The Constitutional Court: “His independence is against the law” Ten million ECU from the European Bank TIRANA - The top of the pyramid-shaped roof of the new building of the "Asllan Rusi" sports palace suffered a clear damage during the dismantling of the scaffolding on which its covering was being installed. Part of the structure has been deformed. Sources close to the construction firm told the newspaper that the damage is not irreparable; however, it could have new consequences for the completion deadline of the facility. Meanwhile, the office of the European Bank has announced the approval of a loan of ten million ECU for the completion of the project. The decision has been received with interest by local authorities. TIRANA - 10 private companies have been fined for carrying out their activities without obtaining the relevant licenses. The decision was taken by the district penal section and concerns administrative offenses in the conduct of economic activity. According to official sources, the companies had been operating in several service fields without complete documentation. The fine varies according to the violation and the missed deadline.

Tirana in 8 hours VJEGELI HIQI Tirana in 8 hours VJEGELI HIQI About 18 kilometers of displacement have begun on the broken stretch of road along one of the most problematic segments near Elbasan. According to some sources close to the road directorate, work continued intensively through the night to avoid interrupting traffic. On the other hand, at the port of Durrës, numerous movements of passengers heading toward conflict areas have been observed. The authorities have increased checks at entry and exit points.

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On the naming of the Albanian-Italian edition "Gazeta Shqiptare" or not? The debate over the name and its translation has taken on unusual proportions. In a lengthy response, representatives of the editorial staff stress that the connection with the Italian publication "La Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno" does not diminish the identity of the newspaper in the Albanian language. On the contrary, according to them, editorial cooperation is an advantage that guarantees higher professional standards. The article also mentions issues of naming heritage, use in the market, and the way Albanian readers have received this new formula.

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