INTERVIEW 16-year-old Edri Osmani speaks, one of the three little ones kidnapped in Shkodër by a gang “This is how we escaped from the hut-prison” The story of 9 children who escaped unknown kidnappers “Twenty armed men with masks loaded us into a van. We traveled for nearly five hours. In a hut near Durrës they locked us up together with other children. Every day under their watch.” SHKODER - Just an hour and a half after returning home, surrounded by hundreds of fellow villagers amazed by what had happened, 16-year-old Edri Osmani says: “The three of us were kidnapped together with 6 other children...” Pale and exhausted, but constantly smiling, he recounts in detail the real adventure he experienced. “Someone covered my face with a cloth. They put me into a dark-colored van. My two friends were there too. They pushed us between their legs. We traveled a long time and only before evening were we taken into a hut. There were six other children there too. They gave us bread and water. We were afraid. By day they kept us locked in. At night we heard voices...”. Continued on page 3

Tension remains, but talks have begun TIRANË - There are still as many as 13 km of road to go before making a Norwegian-style motorway of one’s own, was revealed in the first talks by Skorpjonj? in the town of Dracit. You keep the 35-year-old sum for 45 minutes while accompanying the unwanted conflict that has spread and spread. In the first protests, hundreds of residents blocked the town’s roads, not allowing vehicles to pass. “Without any warning and without promising anyone, they came to demolish these houses. We are a solution, not violence. This new town is the only Albania that has everything without permission,” reads the loud statement of the mediators for the elderly. “Give them at least 15 days’ notice and then talk with us.” A. Mero on page 5 Residents blocked in the street (photo: J. Dihsura[?])

Ministry of Public Order “Only 4 kidnappings have been reported” Statement for Parliament and the Government PP: “Death penalty for family kidnappers” SHKODËR - “The armed robberies, kidnappings and bandit acts recorded in recent days have shocked and alarmed not only public opinion in Shkodër but the whole country.” This is what the Director of the State Police said yesterday before the deputies of the Public Order Commission. According to him, although many kidnapping cases were spoken of, so far only four have been officially reported. Meanwhile, the People’s Party has called for the death penalty for family kidnappers and the perpetrators of kidnappings. On page 3

Next Saturday trial for the former President... Ala before the judges “The Penal Code” upsets me TIRANË - Next Saturday another hearing for the former president will open before the judges of Tirana. Defense lawyers and the plaintiff’s side have debated the articles of the Penal Code that strengthen the charge. The defense claims that procedures have been delayed and that the penal “Code” is being used incorrectly. The other side insists that the file is complete and that the trial must continue. On page 5 Arshi Kula

Balkans Will the U.S. lift the arms embargo on Bosnia? Trial One week in prison for Ilir Hoxha Elbasan Two armed men wounded an 18-year-old On page 2 On page 5

Appeal by the Minister of Agriculture BERAT/ KURBIN - Because of recurring cholera in the Berat district, the Minister of Agriculture has called on farmers and citizens to respect hygiene and sanitation rules. Likewise, suspected cases have also been reported in Kurbin. Doctors and veterinarians are monitoring the situation, while local authorities are urging people to avoid consuming untreated water and contaminated products. Minish Kuci On page 5

REPORTAGE CHISINAU - It was the 1000th difficult evening during the month. It was about the Albania-Moldova match, valid for the qualifiers. For a moment, football seemed to have brought everyone together. Red-and-black flags waved in the stands and the cheers of Albanian supporters could be heard. The atmosphere created in the stadium made this city look like a piece of Albania in a distant place. Kristina [?] Moldova On page 4

$5 million TIRANË - Another food aid package is being allocated to Albania by the USA. This aid will be distributed in several districts of the country and is mainly intended for low-income families. The program includes flour, oil and other basic products. On page 3

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