They want his transfer to a higher-security facility Proposal to the Government from the General Administration After a prisoner sentenced to the maximum penalty arrived at the Bënça prison in Tepelenë, the administration of this institution has asked the General Directorate of Prisons to transfer him, along with a group of extremely dangerous convicts, to a prison with higher security measures. The request was made after the arrival at the prison of 75-year-old Haxhi Zeneli, known as a high-risk convict. According to the administration, the facility does not guarantee suitable conditions for this category of inmates and for that reason the closure of the prison or a change in its function has been proposed. The administration argues that the building is old, dilapidated and unsuitable for security standards. In the report sent to the government it is stated that immediate measures must be taken to transfer the convicts to a safer institution. Where a long and unknown ordeal has now begun...

Final discussions today TIRANA - The opposition will once again discuss its draft constitution at today’s meeting before presenting it to the People’s Assembly. Sources close to the opposition parliamentary groups say the document has been drafted by a group of experts and lawyers, and is expected to take its final form after the last political consultations. According to opposition leaders, the draft constitution aims to define more clearly the separation of powers, citizens’ fundamental rights and the role of independent institutions. Today’s debate is expected to focus mainly on the relations between the president, the government and parliament. (continues on page 8)

At Kapshticë the expert colonel is withdrawn TIRANA - Representatives of the Greek side have acknowledged that the recent border incident was the result of procedural mistakes and a lack of coordination on their part. Official sources said that the Greek side has withdrawn the expert colonel sent to the area to examine the issue, while new contacts are being held with the Albanian authorities. According to the information made public, the issue is linked to the movement of border forces and to misunderstandings during a routine operation near Kapshticë. The parties are expected to fully clarify the circumstances and take measures to avoid similar incidents in the future.

Crregj, they are from Saranda TIRANA - Seven months of investigations by the anti-drug unit have led to the arrest of four people suspected of distributing narcotics. According to the police, those arrested are originally from Saranda and were operating mainly in the capital. During the operation, ready-to-sell doses and other materials used for packaging the drugs were seized. The investigation continues in order to identify possible links between the group and other individuals, as well as to determine the source of the narcotics.

Elbasan - In one of the hospital wards, a patient has died under circumstances that are being investigated by the relevant authorities. Hospital sources said that a forensic medical autopsy has been requested in order to determine the cause of death. Relatives have asked for clarification, while the police are collecting statements from medical staff.

TIRANA - Observers from a Bulgarian travel agency reported considerable damage after a fire broke out in the parking lot near the hotel where they were staying. The fire caused panic among those present, but fortunately no casualties have been reported. The authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze and are not ruling out any possibility.

Expired imports: the embassy monopolies Police confiscate 40 containers with foreign responses to the prelude to unrestricted trade Andrea Sterian on page 3

After 11 days KORÇË - The body of a person missing for days has been found in tragic circumstances. Local sources report that the victim was pulled from the water after an extended search. The authorities are investigating to determine the cause of drowning and to verify the victim’s last movements.

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