But Baleta replies: "the party is with me" INTERVIEW The leader of the cassation court called Beçiria's proposal a maneuver But Baleta replies: “the party is with me” INTERVIEW The leader of the cassation court called Beçiria's proposal a maneuver Both sides are arguing over the future position of local organizations and ordinary members Brozi: “The Constitutional Court is now illegitimate” LAÇ'S PLACE TIRANA - “The Constitutional Court has lost its legitimacy since its mandate ends on 31 July this year,” said yesterday to “Gazeta Shqiptare” its chairman, Xhezair Zaganjori. The Constitutional Court still needs another 18 months to be completed, because the position of the legal committee is contrary to the president's decree, who will continue with his proposals. According to this logic, constitutional legality will continue to remain in doubt. Zaganjori stated that even after the dismissal of the sixth judge, the cassation court will continue to act in this way. “We will send these decisions to the president for him to pronounce on them,” he said. “If there are further dismissals, then our decisions will be invalid.” TIRANA - At yesterday's party conference, in the hall of the former youth club, after a lengthy debate between the two candidates, Sabri Godo [?] / Kalakula [?] was declared the winner by a narrow margin over his opponent Abdi Baleta. According to those present, the debate was fierce and both camps claimed to have the support of the grassroots. Baleta declared that “the party is with me”, while his opponents said the result must be respected. In the interview for the newspaper, one of the leaders called Beçiria's proposal a maneuver to alter the party's internal balances. Both sides are arguing over the future position of local organizations and ordinary members.

Gjogjik's decision, a hope to postpone it CARLO BOLLINO TIRANA - The situation within the leadership of the majority and its relationship with the opposition underlines that Gjogjik's decision to postpone the procedure may have come as a result of pressure and political calculations. According to observers, the move aims to avoid a new institutional clash at a delicate moment for the country. Political circles say this may serve as a temporary step, while further developments are expected in the coming days. Continues on page 3

Passport? agreement for visas TIRANA - In the first days after the opening of the new procedures for passports and visas, long queues of citizens have formed near the Italian consulate. Many of them have reported difficulties in obtaining documents and a lack of accurate information about deadlines and conditions. Sources close to the consulate said work is under way to cope with the influx and to implement the new agreements. In the background remains the public's strong interest in travel to Italy. On page 2

Another 150 Albanians in the Vatican TIRANA - Prelima reportedly stated that the reception of the Albanian delegation and the meeting with Mother Teresa were regarded as important symbolic events. Another 150 Albanians were seen in the Vatican, having come for this occasion. According to those present, the ceremony took place in a warm atmosphere and with great media interest. The event was interpreted as a sign of closer ties and greater recognition of the Albanian community. On page 2

MAJLAND MUÇO TIRANA - A lady from Olivetti and the USA, Mrs. Oliveri [?], who described herself as a person living in a house with children, visited yesterday the new educational center of “Hope for the World”, donating aid and getting to know first-hand the problems of street children. According to the organizers, the meeting aimed to raise public awareness and find support for these children. The visit was received with emotion by the staff and by the minors themselves. On page 3 This is how the doctors work

Newspaper TIRANA - For several days in a row, debates over privatizations and the sale of public assets have continued. In a critical reaction, Shehu said that in Tirana they are trying to sell even property and spaces that should not be privatized, raising concern about the lack of transparency and the interests involved. The debate is expected to continue. On page 3

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