The deputy chairman of the Socialist Party is only a witness in the “ZP case” Two hours after questioning the deputy chairman of the Socialist Party, Dritëro Agolli, the General Prosecutor’s Office ordered the arrest of the ZP engineer, Ylli Xhixho. For two hours straight, at the General Prosecutor’s Office, around 4:00 p.m., Dritëro Agolli was questioned about the ZP case. As he left the Prosecutor’s Office building, Agolli told Gazeta Shqiptare: “That money belongs to ZP. The state wants to seize it.” Dole accuses “That money belongs to ZP The state wants to seize it” “I was asked about 400 million dollars. It is ZP’s money and it has been put into motion through the profits. These ‘ZP’ buildings should be returned, along with the money, to a country. The keys would be for the opposition journalists.” Edmond Lala [?] (Photo Hektor Pustina)

Import costs change TIRANA - On Monday it comes into force. The Albanian government has accepted all IMF demands, and yesterday’s government decision, published in the afternoon in the Official Gazette, states that “from next Monday” new tariffs will be applied in the country for imported goods. According to official sources, the additional 5 percent will be permanently removed. Businesspeople have reacted against it, arguing that import costs will rise significantly. On page 5

Ten vehicles heading to Vlorë VLORË - On Saturday. Contraband? The anti-drug unit has taken delivery of 10 jeep-type vehicles donated with the help of the German government, which will be used for patrols in coastal and border areas. Sources close to the Vlorë police said the vehicles will help in the fight against contraband and illegal trafficking. On page 3

The protest is spreading to the district’s rural schools From Saujeva to Fier: “Jutegjofërm e lutjes” INTERVIEW From Saujeva to Fier: “Jutegjofërm e lutjes” ELBASAN - The continuous pressure from state institutions on the teachers’ strike in Elbasan continues. Yesterday, according to statements by some of the striking teachers, representatives of SHIK appeared at schools and pressured them to end the strike. One teacher states that she was threatened with dismissal from her job. Meanwhile, the protest is spreading to schools in the district’s villages as well. On page 5

The child dies ELBASAN - Another shocking story. A young woman was found drowned under unclear circumstances, while her child lost his life a little later. The घटना has shocked public opinion and sparked strong reactions in the city. Investigations continue to clarify the circumstances of this tragedy. On page 3

Trial in court GJIROKASTËR - A regular trial has opened in the Gjirokastër Court over the cover-up of a rape. Several local officials are seated in the dock, while the plaintiff claims the incident was kept secret. The case has sparked strong debate in the local public. On page 3

Becat had been informed that he was divorced BERAT - A serious family incident has shaken the city of Berat. A man who had returned from Greece killed his wife after a long conflict. According to sources, he had come back only to confront her and the tragedy occurred after a violent quarrel. Police are investigating the motives for the crime. On page 6

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