A study reignites the old debate In court proceedings it uses a passive approach and does not react with priority when the court hands down lenient sentences, and the same is the attitude of the young prosecutors TIRANA - the polemics are intensifying after the publication of a study by the association of jurists, “On the level of crime and the fight against it”. In yesterday’s analysis, the way criticism is directed at prosecutors stands out. The document says that they tend to seek lighter sentences and that judges are left without the full authority of the prosecution. On the other hand, prosecutors respond that the courts hand down unjust sentences and that in many cases the decisions do not match the seriousness of the criminal acts. The debate reopens the old clash between the two links of justice and raises questions about how the system functions. The prosecution’s complaint Ministry of Justice

The first difficulties after the elections The opposition shows its pockets: “Now we have no more money” From the PD: “We are in bad shape too” TIRANA - the Albanian opposition has sent a special request to the leaders of the European Union’s “PHARE” program, expressing financial difficulties in organizing its structures. The document stresses that internal funds have shrunk and that the opposition parties need help to preserve their public activity. The request is linked to the post-election period, when, according to them, funding has been significantly reduced and political activity is facing restrictions. On page 5

Tirana, the Interior Minister’s response TIRANA - Saimir Shamata rejected the accusations published in the foreign press about Albania’s broad involvement in international trafficking and money laundering. In a statement to the media, the Interior Minister said that the country is strengthening its control mechanisms and that there is no evidence for the claims made. According to him, police structures have cracked down on several smuggling cases and cooperation with international partners is being intensified. On page 3 Haxhi Shamata

OPERATIONS AT CUSTOMS CHECKPOINTS Three ferries in customs’ “claws” Six dynym of sikhade seized Durrës Customs has carried out thorough inspections on the ferries entering the port and has blocked undeclared goods. According to preliminary information, hidden cargoes were found on three ferries, while part of the goods was seized. The operation is part of the anti-smuggling actions being carried out at the country’s customs checkpoints. On page 3 Customs Directorate

Bashkim Kopliku speaks TIRANA - “Not because there is no concern, but for a faster relationship between the bank and the citizen, the privatization of banks is a path that should be seriously considered,” Bashkim Kopliku said. According to him, the country’s banking system needs deep reform and greater efficiency. Kopliku emphasizes that private banks would bring more competition and better service for customers. On page 7

ENTERTAINMENT Sinaku again in Singapore: Maybe a concert On page 4 FROM THE WORLD Serbian crisis: the opposition boycotts parliament On page 2 Pazagjovci Sinaku

SPORT Islamic League: “foreigners, leave” Government and Football On page 6 Qazim Mëllëfiu

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Migrant woman assaults hotel: two arrests On page 5 GJIROKASTËR Handcuffs on one and three customs officers On page 3 BERAT The soldier’s file: “It was suicide” On page 5

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