Alarm at Sudja. The outlets remain closed “we do not recognize exchange in coupons, but we hope to ensure transparency” Crowding outside Sudja’s office. The news from the IMF missionaries send money. Are Albanian investors bracing for the fate of the usury offices? Does “Sudja” need more than one billion two hundred million lekë to pay its obligations? Yesterday’s issue. Gazeta Shqiptare mentions 50,000 dollars lost. There were long queues last night at “Cezari”, “Vefa” and “Gjallica”, but it emerged under what conditions? The IMF missionaries at yesterday’s conference. Are the delays continuing? “The government is successfully implementing the scheme. The institutions are cooperating to ensure transparency of revenues and obligations.” (Photo: p. 10) FOOD INSPECTORATE “Oil is being sold fraudulently on the market” TIRANA - A considerable quantity of edible oils with falsified expiration dates has been put on the Albanian market. The news is confirmed by the Food Inspectorate. Its specialists inspected the oil factory “Sudjes” yesterday, where they found that in most of the existing stock there are oil drums on which the expiration dates had been erased and replaced with other dates. Most of this quantity had arrived from Italy, and it had expired for consumption two months ago. “We are also concerned about fruit juices, concentrated sauces and other food products that have expiration dates. Such quantities being sold on the market must be blocked,” the inspectors said. Amnesty for Nano PS silence amid an opinion divided into two fronts TIRANA - A large group of MPs and forums of the Socialist Party have strongly urged the head of the PS parliamentary group, Servet Pëllumbi, to make every effort as soon as possible with the President for the pardon of the opposition leader, Fatos Nano. After the former prime minister was sentenced to prison, the PS is trying to secure a presidential amnesty. The request has been made in the name of the PS parliamentary group. A delegation of this party is expected to meet President Sali Berisha. Erbakt: this baby is idiotic The husband listens to his wife about the fatal step

“We do not recognize exchange in coupons, but we hope to ensure transparency” TIRANA - All the “Sudja” outlets were closed yesterday. Tired people stood in line, waiting to withdraw their money, but without any explanation. Representatives of the company made no statement. Meanwhile, the missionaries of the International Monetary Fund, at yesterday’s press conference, declared that pyramid schemes pose a serious risk to the Albanian economy and called for full financial transparency. “Sudja” has collected very large sums of money from Albanian citizens. Rumors and reports are circulating in the market about liquidity difficulties, which has increased panic among depositors. (Photo at RAM)

Çeka: “In our alliance, Kadakulla and Diviza” Çeka and Gjimshiti ready to sign a new grouping Amnesty for Nano PS silence amid an opinion divided into two fronts TIRANA - “Gazeta shqiptare” writes that the split of Çeka, Kadakulla and Diviza from the Party of Freedom has become a fact. For several days there has been talk of a new political grouping, which could be officially announced very soon. According to sources, this grouping will include well-known political figures who have had disagreements with the current party leadership. At the same time, within the Socialist Party the strong debates continue regarding the stance on the Nano case. Some are calling for a tougher opposition line, while others favor an institutional solution and a request for presidential pardon. Continues on page 10 Gjimishi, Çeka

The husband listens to his wife about the fatal step BERAT - “I do not want our son to suffer,” said yesterday a 22-year-old woman who killed her baby only a few days after giving birth. The shocking घटना took place in Berat and, according to preliminary investigations, the woman had shown signs of severe psychological distress. Her husband has admitted that he helped conceal the incident. Police are investigating all the circumstances.

KOKÇË “One man dies from the poliomyelitis virus” SHKODËR Lightning and floodwaters kill two people FIER An armed “battle” between police officers Xhelili: “Shqypi enforces the laws”

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