Yesterday, an EU statement after the meeting with the Albanian opposition ■ Fatosn[?] “It is essential to open political dialogue among all parties, whether in government or in opposition, in order to ensure Albania a democratic transition with the participation of all political forces.” ■ The Foreign Affairs Committee of the Italian Parliament “The elections of 26 May in Albania were free. The violations in them were not serious enough to affect the results. But the extension of the president’s mandate by the country’s parliament will damage relations with Europe.” The opposition does not stand behind the European Union’s statement. New complaints to the PD at the Central Commission The areas where revoting will take place within a week The commission met yesterday. Parliament decided to set up a seven-member appeals commission to ensure transparency in the voting. PS leader Fatos Nano said yesterday that the opposition is waiting for the reaction of the international community. The President of the European Commission said that “failure to meet standards would seriously damage the democratic process”. In the center of the capital, sub-officers are thriving. The murderer disappears

Murder at midday. Ex-wife with a young man Accused of a border killing They abused the victim’s body by taking it away As soon as he came down the stairs of the house where he lived, [unreadable name][?] was hit by a burst of automatic fire from a masked person. According to the police, the घटना took place on Kavaja Street. The victim was a member of the Republican Guard, and the perpetrators are believed to have fled immediately after the crime. Automatic-shell casings were found at the scene. Police are investigating the victim’s possible links to a border killing.

New complaints from the PD to the Central Commission The commission will review requests for a repeat vote in several areas where irregularities have been identified. PD representatives said they will submit additional evidence, while the opposition is calling for transparency in the process. The decision is expected to be made within a week.

Migrant trafficking: new influx toward Italy Police exploit the shelters of Puka. Price: 2 million lire The country is experiencing a new wave of trafficking in undocumented migrants toward the Italian coast. According to sources, the organizers are asking up to 2 million lire per person. Police are following several leads in the north of the country, and the networks are believed to operate through the mountain areas of Puka.

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A multinational company is looking for managers to hire in Fier[?] It also wants to create staff. Boys and girls, 18-25 years old, in various Bingo profiles. Those interested should go to the former exchange offices in the city, Fier

TIRANË The opposition is once again asking for the square On page 3 SHKODËR Montenegro closes the borders to trade On page 5 TIRANË Genocide: sentencing request for three defendants On page 5

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