Initial investigations into Monday’s attack The capital bids farewell to the victims. President Berisha is also with the families More people detained by police in connection with the attack in Tirana. After three former officers of the Albanian Security Service, six employees of the newspaper “Koha Jonë” were also detained yesterday. The correspondent of the newspaper “Populli Po” is also in jail. Hundreds of people attended the funerals of four Tirana residents. The coffins of Vera Dumes, Asim Karamanit, Muhamet Karamanit and Vait Osmanit also bear the weight of the capital’s grief. On page 3 Here are the phone numbers where you can report information 280-98 233-22 244-43 225-49 Tears and grief in the family of Vera Dumes Tears and grief in the family of Vera Dumes (photo: Hektor Pustina)

Yesterday, the socialist leader’s proposal TIRANA—“The PS proposes organizing a large rally in ‘Skënderbej’ Square, attended by all Albanian political forces.” TIRANA—“The PS proposes organizing a large rally in ‘Skënderbej’ Square, attended by all Albanian political forces. But we failed to have President Berisha with us, so that together we could condemn terrorism.” This was the latest appeal to emerge yesterday from socialist circles. If it brings all the political leaders together in the capital’s square, it will usher in a new chapter of unity among the parties across the Albanian political spectrum. What “compelled” socialist leader Servet Pëllumbi to put his proposal on the discussion table was the tragic event just two days ago. The car bomb not only caused the profound grief of losing four people, but also shook the foundations of Albanian politics. Almost all political party leaders, just moments after the fatal explosion, did not hold back as they condemned the horrific act and called for immediate measures to ensure that no more lives are lost to sudden death. Promises and determination to identify the perpetrators were also immediately voiced by the presidential camp. Having been at the scene before the explosion of 50 kilograms of explosives, the Albanian president now has nothing left to do but decide whether or not to consider the proposal made by his greatest political opponents a good one. After the socialists extended a hand, Albania’s governing party and opposition are now expected to draw closer to one another and cooperate toward a shared goal: the fight against terrorism. Naturally, they also hope that in this silent struggle they will have the goodwill and support of the man currently leading the state, President Berisha. The Socialists declare: “There is no secret police in Albania” On page 5

One day after the explosion. The Municipality undertakes the funding TIRANA—The state has undertaken to cover all expenses for repairing the apartments damaged by the car-bomb explosion in the center of Tirana. One day after the horrific attack, the Municipal Services Enterprise in Tirana immediately began work—passersby saw its workers carrying out repairs—to restore the homes to normal as quickly as possible. It was an order from the Mayor of the Capital, Sali Kelmendi, that directed municipal service workers to repair all the damage, with the costs to be covered by the state budget. This measure was prompted by the fact that the powerful explosion damaged not only the “Aldes” supermarket belonging to the “Vefa” company nearby, but also the surrounding buildings, consisting mainly of people’s apartments. The apartments most badly damaged were in the building on whose ground floor the wrecked supermarket was located. On almost every floor, not only had the windows been shattered, but window frames and balcony doors had also been torn loose. Inside the apartments there were cracks in the walls and damage to furnishings. Damage was also observed on the facades of buildings located within a radius of up to 150 meters from the explosion’s epicenter. The homes above the supermarket after the attack (photo: H. Pustina)

Interpol experts: “Fiat Tipo” stolen in Italy TIRANA—The mystery of the explosive-laden car that blew up in the center of Tirana is beginning to be unraveled. Swift investigations and cooperation between Interpol and the Italian police brought preliminary information to light yesterday. The type of car—and even its first owner—has been identified. The vehicle that had transported the terrifying explosives was a blue, diesel “Fiat Tipo”. According to preliminary information, it was brought from Italy, specifically from one of its southern cities. On page 5 After the explosion (photo: H. Pustina)

Kutsik: “The law on genocide is good, and don’t form a coalition with the PS” Arriving in Tirana yesterday at midday, the delegation of “New Democracy”, led by Marieta Janako Kutsiku, expressed its full approval of all the issues “put on the table” by Shehu, the number two in the PD. On page 5 Tritan Shehu

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