Secrets between Moscow and Tirana will soon be revealed

Agreements signed President Berisha and the Russian deputy foreign minister On page 3

Berisha’s visit: opposition against it

The Presidency objects. Pollo: “There is nothing unconstitutional” Berisha’s visit: opposition against it “The President is campaigning in favor of the DP” TIRANA - Before the echoes of the ceremonial applause in Berat had even died down, harsh criticism from the opposition erupted in the capital over President Berisha’s visit to the city of “A Thousand Windows.” Politicians from the PS and PAD have criticized and called for the head of state to be condemned in the media for campaigning in favor of the governing party, demeaning the office he holds as a symbol of national unity, and violating constitutional provisions. But the Presidency’s response was swift: “There is nothing unconstitutional about Berisha’s movements.” On page 3 Dole Imami

FIER Stabbed at the doors of the Public Order offices: 2 injured On page 9 KORÇË Quarreled with his wife: kills himself On page 9 TIRANA Fight between mechanics in the billiard hall On page 9 VLORË Illegal construction: alarm at the Prefecture On page 3

Visa trading? Embassy denies it

Investigation in Italy into a diplomat Italian Embassy On page 9

Bushati summons Shehu and Ceka

“How should we receive the EUCD delegation?” On page 3

Women traffickers in handcuffs

Durrës police arrest two young men from Berat Women traffickers in handcuffs They were taking two girls to Italy DURRËS - They had deceived two girls whom they were taking to Italy, but fell into the police’s trap. The latest to be arrested are two young men from Berat, O. Londo, 21, and J. Prifti, 19. The two men from Berat were detained two days ago by the Durrës criminal police. A pistol with five cartridges was also found in the car in which the two “traders” were travelling. On page 9

Gjinushi’s throne remains steady

Social Democrats’ congress on Monday: “We hold the centre-left position” Gjinushi’s throne remains steady No candidates for the post of PSD chairman The steering council con Gjinushi On page 3

Local government brings the Socialists together

In Tirana, national meeting today TIRANA - Today the Socialists are “attacking” local government. Called to a meeting at the PS central headquarters, chairpersons of districts, municipalities and communes governed by the socialist left will take part in discussions on this party’s programme for local government. Secretary-General Ilirian Hoxha has announced that the main presenters of the Socialist viewpoints today will be members of the Local Government Commission attached to the PS leadership. On page 3

Murderer father: “Custom protects me”

Yesterday’s verdict: 10 years in prison TIRANA - The 60-year-old will spend his old age in prison. The judges sentenced the elderly Zhilima to a full ten years. The crime for which he will now be behind bars is the murder of his 34-year-old son. A difficult and delicate trial, even for the judges themselves. On page 9

Lining up to “discover” America

The “Statue of Liberty” still fascinates Albanians Lining up to “discover” America Crowds gather to buy US lottery forms TIRANA - Columbus discovered it more than 200 years ago, and ever since then people have never stopped dreaming of America. And this “epidemic” fascination has now captivated Albanians too. The first round of the lottery to go to the USA has once again awakened the hopes and dreams of hundreds of people. “Get a Green Card and make your life in America, together with your family.” The requirements include being at least 1 resident. It has only been a few days since people began gathering in the country’s cities; queues formed by the meter, and lines immediately appeared as people tried to get there before it was over, before the lottery forms ran out. Queuing to buy lottery forms (Photo: H. PUSTINA)

Athens: grenade at the US Embassy

Left-wing extremists suspected ATHENS - Greek investigators have found 17 signatures; suspecting an anti-terrorist group, they have concluded that an attack was being prepared. For the first time that evening, they carried out a terrorist act, throwing a grenade in the direction of the US Embassy. According to the latest reports from the anti-terrorist unit, it exploded about 100 metres from the embassy’s main building in Athens, damaging cars and breaking the windows of nearby buildings, but fortunately causing no casualties. On page 2

The Krujë players fought among themselves on the pitch

Olimpik-Kastrioti 1:0 The Krujë players fought among themselves on the pitch After the match, police intervened and took several fans to the police station TIRANA - The “Canttona” phenomenon moves to “Qemal Stafa”. An article published in our newspaper after the “Olimpik” - “Flamurtari” match dealt with the gesture by the Vlora player Vito. This time, using the same reasoning, we are obliged to title our article “The Blackburn phenomenon moves to ‘Selman Stërmasi’.” On page 12

The festival’s songs and photos

SANREMO SPECIAL On pages 5–8

Crossword grand final

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