After Xhuka and Shehi and the newspaper accountant INTERVIEW Melo: “The news about the fifths may benefit Omonia” Speaks the chairman of PBDNJ SAVANËS - The investigation into the case that shook last week with the scandal of the 85 million ports. It has effectively entered its final stage, generally marked by official responsibilities. After the arrest of 5 senior officials of the Ministry of Agriculture, under suspicion of misuse of funds requested for the purchase of a newspaper at press value, yesterday additional arrest warrants were also signed. The Tirana Prosecutor’s Office is continuing at a rapid pace the full clarification of the case of the newspaper “ZP”. We are talking about 400 thousand dollars placed in a suspicious account, the purpose of which was the purchase of a printing house. In addition to Sali Shehi and Ylli Xhuka, previously arrested, other people linked to the financial administration of the newspaper have also been taken to the police. From the first materials it appears that financial actions were carried out in violation of procedures. Investigators are verifying the links between the ministry structures and the people who authorized and withdrew the funds. The chairman of PBDNJ, Vasil Melo, also reacted to the case, saying in an interview that the latest developments may also affect the political climate and favor Omonia. Vasil Melo

The fear of earthquakes returns: the south shaken The latest reports continued to keep the southern areas on edge, where seismic tremors have been felt again. Authorities and residents speak of light damage and a sense of insecurity that is lasting. Specialists are following the situation.

The film festival closes, predictions confirmed The National Festival of Albanian Feature Film closes, predictions confirmed Floko and Xhuvani among the best TIRANË - The first prize of the National Festival of Albanian Feature Film went to the film “Mother’s Heart”, with screenplay and direction by Vladimir Prifti. The winning production was praised as the most complete artistic achievement of the edition. At the festival’s closing, awards were also given for acting and for contribution to cinematography. Among the names honored, Floko and Xhuvani were also mentioned, ranked among the best. A scene from the winning film (Photo H. Purishta)

A policeman from Vlora involved in drug trafficking He handed the heroin over to the Italians on the coast TIRANË - Another case of law enforcement officers’ involvement in criminal activity was cracked. According to investigative sources, a police officer from Vlora is suspected of taking part in drug trafficking, handing heroin over to Italian citizens on the coast. The collected testimony speaks of ongoing contacts with trafficking networks and use of official means. The investigation continues to uncover his accomplices. A stubborn glassworker seriously injures his accomplice and eight others

“Only $135,000 to become ambassador” TIRANË - Initially as a private sum for a person in state service. Then as payment for a diplomatic post. This is how another investigative lead linked to the case of suspicious funds is being interpreted. Sources close to the investigation suggest that a sum of 135 thousand dollars has been mentioned in connection with an ambassadorial appointment. The case is being verified.

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