Democracy Politics Justice Democracy Politics Justice Zhulali and Tata in a war of accusations Both about each other: “He worked for the Serbs” TIRANË - The unprecedented attack carried out by the head of dhTANË [?] on President Berisha through the TVSH programs “Dossier” and “Next” and the continuation of the harsh public and political “clash” between him and the press close to the Democratic Party is the culmination of a state-political scandal unprecedented in Albania. If two weeks ago this conflict seemed to be about an old personal and political rivalry between Defense Minister Safet Zhulali and the leader of the Democratic parliamentary group Tritan Shehu, now it has advanced to include the institution of the President of the Republic. This involvement first became clear in the minister of defense’s harsh and unrestrained statement and later in yesterday’s interview, which was urgently broadcast by TVSH, sanctioned with certainty not only by public opinion but also by the head of state. If a week earlier even President Berisha himself had confirmed that the head of state and the head of government had a similar view regarding “mafiosi” and “loan sharks,” yesterday Defense Minister Zhulali took this accusation to even higher levels by claiming that the leader of the Democratic parliamentary group Tritan Shehu also had ties to “anti-national forces.” TIRANË - Regarding the revision of the armed struggle of the Albanian people against the German and fascist occupiers, as well as the figure of Enver Hoxha, opinions are appearing more and more often that try to put an equal sign between collaborators with the occupiers and the fighters of the National Liberation Anti-Fascist War. In this context, a notable interview is that of Defense Minister Safet Zhulali given to the newspaper “Rilindja Demokratike,” where it is said that “the President of the Constitutional Court, Fehmi Abdiu, is a man with pro-Yugoslav views; according to him, his father was also such during the war years, since he was a commissar of the 5th Assault Brigade.” To suspect people because of family ties, without knowing their political formation and ideals, is a method borrowed from the poverty of the ideological methods of the communist apparatus. Moreover, it is not right to try to apply the same political standard to events of entirely different historical magnitude. While in the war years participation in the partisan forces was, in general, a patriotic act, today the political project of orienting the country toward a Yugoslav federation would be an unacceptable alternative. TIRANË - Under these conditions, the Defense Minister seems to aim to delegitimize political opponents through the rhetoric of war. It is not clear whether these accusations are part of an internal power struggle within the right wing or signal a broader institutional escalation. But the fact that this battle has moved from the newspapers to the screen of state television and involves the president makes it one of the most serious political events of recent days. Zhulali and Tata in a meeting and with... the minister who was replaced from below by the president. The Defense Minister was entering the office of the head of the parliamentary group in the presidency hall a few days before a heated debate.

Defeats 1-0 in Peqin Football TIRANË - Next Wednesday, in front of its blue-and-white supporters, the reigning champions coached by Sulejman Demollari will play. In this week’s match Tirana won by the narrowest margin, keeping the top spot. In Peqin a tough match was played, with the home side seeking at least a draw, but the visitors were more precise. The only goal was scored in the second half. The victory keeps Tirana in first place. Here are the results Apolonia-Gramshi 1-1 Flamurtari-Skënderbeu 3-1 Pogradeci-Tomori 0-0 Besëlidhja-Besa 3-1 Partizani-Luftëtari 1-0 Shkumbini-Tirana 0-1 Skënderbeu [?] On Friday there will be movement in the table and, although the leading teams have not broken away, the championship is entering a clearer phase.

GAZETA TV capital discomfort of returns [?] Missing bozna [?] A rush of returns from Italy Minister Nusaraj discusses the front Vlorë, the main entry point where the new waves of returning emigrants are concentrating. Since the early hours of the morning the port has been full of people, suitcases and many belongings. Local authorities were trying to temporarily house the arriving families, while in Tirana the measures that need to be taken were being discussed. Minister Nusaraj held meetings with local leaders and representatives of institutions in order to coordinate an action plan. Sources said that more returns are expected in the coming days. TIRANË - The economic hardship had become so severe that people were looking for an immediate way out. In this climate, Italy remains the main destination for departure, but also the place from which the most painful returns come. Some of those who returned said they had not been able to find work, others that they had been stopped at the border. Among them were also young people who intended to try their luck again. The newspaper brings testimonies from the field and comments from officials about the situation that has arisen.

Tirana TIRANË - He used to appear offering help and promising papers and appointments. He is accused of having taken money in exchange for the promised interventions. Police sources said the man was detained after a complaint, while possible links to other officials are being investigated. The Association has reacted by distancing itself from his actions and calling for the case to be fully clarified.

Gjirokastër, it closes the bug [?] for the station Tirana, cocaine moved with garlic at work Electricity cuts will be avoided in inhabited centers by installing new transformers. A person was arrested for possession of narcotics. In Fier a road section was inaugurated. In Lezhë measures were announced for the market.

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