Measures demanded against Tirana prosecutors Yesterday at midday the stormy meeting ended; Qeleshi and Gjokutaj defend their institution against the accusations from the inspection. TIRANA - An earthquake in the Prosecutor's Office of the capital. Dozens of minutes after midday, the inspectors from the presidential section attached to state control, led by the head of this body, entered the offices of the Prosecutor's Office and blocked, in order to expose numerous serious violations, dozens of prosecutors, among them also 5 deputy heads of the Tirana section. It is learned that this sudden action reached even chief prosecutor Meksi and the cause of this shock was the inspection carried out in the prosecution bodies by order of Colonel Agim Shehu and his group of inspectors. "Lack of control, organization, delays in the deadlines of investigation and punishment, serious violations of criminal procedure" - for these and several other issues stands the strong accusation that led to the inspection of the Tirana District Prosecutor's Office yesterday. According to the information available, at the end of the inspection, the head of this body, Mr. Bujar Hoxha, was asked to take measures against 5 prosecutors and 6 investigators for the responsibilities found. On page 3 General Prosecutor's Office

"It arrives from Italy and heads to Iraq" A hypothesis put forward by the Italian press remains unconfirmed TIRANA - A shocking report has made a big splash in Italy, through Albani[s?]erfunduar in Italy. Democristi? was published yesterday in one of the Italian newspapers, which says that Albania had become the center of a traffic that in recent years supplied Iraq with radioactive nuclear material. According to the same journalistic sources, the Italian secret services were also investigating the report. The investigations and the framework of the suspected activities were circulating through what appears to be a secret network. According to the French-Italian daily, the investigations began as soon as they found, following a letter from the director of Rinas airport, which said that there were suspicious loads at the departure and arrival of the planes [?]. On page 5

Vlore / Stivorov and Luço in a party meeting VLORA - Last night, the Italian[?] m[?] presented by [?.] through the newspaper for the protection of the rights of Albanian emigrants in Italy has taken a new turn. At the party meeting of [?.], held in the premises of [?.], its representatives asked that the issuing of negative visas for citizens who want to travel to Italy begin as soon as possible. According to them, this would help filter requests and avoid abuse. At the meeting it was said that the relevant offices in Vlora should prepare for this process. On page 3

Korçë - The trial held against the five arrested over the Savra disaster has also continued, with them also being accused of unlawful deprivation of liberty and illegal use of force. At the end of the trial, family members and relatives of the detainees declared that they would begin a hunger strike if the case is further delayed. According to sources from the court, 600 family members involved are concerned about the progress of the proceedings. "The truth," one of the relatives said, "we want to hear it from the court." On page 3

They warn against the draft law TIRANA - A group of teachers from private schools have opposed the new draft on private education, describing it as unfair and harmful to the functioning of their institutions. In a press statement, they said the bill imposes unnecessary administrative and financial barriers. "The government treats us as a problem and not as part of the solution," their representatives said. They asked for dialogue with the ministry before the law is approved. On page 5

TIRANA - On the eve of new economic decisions, government representatives have expressed their opposition to assistance schemes which, according to them, encourage dependence rather than work. In a meeting held yesterday, it was said that new measures are needed to direct aid toward the neediest groups, but without creating unfair privileges. The debate is expected to continue in the coming days. On page 4

Tokyo - Japanese authorities have announced a serious incident involving a Boeing aircraft, which was hijacked by armed men. According to initial reports, security forces intervened to bring the situation under control, while passengers were partially evacuated. The incident has revived fears of air terrorism in the region. On page 2

"Play off" Since yesterday "sopon" closer to the First Division TIRANA - In the capital, the draw for the playoff phase for promotion to the First Division has been made, with different teams set to face each other in order to secure their place in the domestic football elite. Organizers said fan interest is high and the matches will be played with increased security measures. On page 3

45 million dollars are at stake Albania will look to the East On page 5

Fishermen abandon work indefinitely On page 3

Police uncover two plans involving narcotics On page 6