The day arrived and the PD council. The President: “To damage the crisis and employment from the loan sharks” [?] The day arrived and the PD council. The President: “To damage the crisis and employment from the loan sharks” Berisha promises: money and interest Today the “loan sharks” in the square. The police warn Madhiç promises punishment [?]. “The PD has governed; the Party has built ethics; it does not threaten the crowd with this,” Berisha stated, addressing his supporters. Berisha: “It is with the interests and they must be in the governments today. Movement and right! it” No governing with the prime minister about the loan-shark phenomenon The police are also patrolling the capital. Vans and agents in uniform and plain clothes in “Skënderbej” square are carefully guarding the entrances and exits. In the “Skënderbej” area, a large number of Republican Guard personnel, stationed with motorcycles, vehicles and even horses, are monitoring the movement of citizens. In the first hour of the afternoon, an increase in security forces has been observed in the center of the capital. Meanwhile, border and transport police continue blocking vehicles suspected of bringing protesters from the districts. Preparations are continuing in the square for today’s PD rally.

Interview with the prime minister about the loan-shark phenomenon Meksi: “Help to dam…” TIRANË - The Albanian government appears to be on the verge of collapse and hopelessness. Nevertheless, the prime minister of the country seeks to explain the reasons for the delay in the response of state structures. He gives explanations about the commission, the role of the government and the way in which the spread of the pyramid schemes was allowed. In the interview he says that the commission was created late, that help should have been given earlier and that the measures taken were not sufficient. He admits that the loan-shark phenomenon took on broad dimensions and that the damage to citizens is severe. Continues on page 12

Hajdari is expelled from the PD council Azem Hajdari TIRANË - Hajdari is forcibly expelled from the meeting of the [central?] council of the PD. The chair of the session cut off his speech and, after protests from the hall, his removal was ordered. According to sources from the meeting, the clash began over positions on the loan-shark crisis and over the way the protest was organized. In the end, Azem Hajdari left under the escort of law enforcement forces. On page 3

TIRANË - Some notes are being withdrawn from the savings bank regarding movements in the foreign exchange market. According to specialists, the fall of the dollar and the instability of the exchange rate are causing consequences for savers and for import trade. Different exchange rates are circulating in the city, while the public is following the changes with uncertainty. On page 3

Invisible and in the darkness behind the stage wings, “a silent movement” has been working for years [?] On page 11

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FROM THE WORLD Jerusalem “No concessions” Light for people in the shadows in the backstage of the Theatre Invisible and in the darkness behind the stage wings, “a silent movement” works to set the entire national theatre in motion. On page 11

Rapper repairs cars and all sorts of Mercedes, and maza? [?] Every week next to the press and the column. They drive around for about three years and a convoy movement, 15 minutes cars. Only for 15 minutes the cars are successful and move, German cars are changed in a shabby way. Automobiles and the personsenti shabby. The cars of the city. The spokes and the work are expensive. Each of you who owns a car wants Nothing is impossible in AUTOMOBILE Adr. “18”, no. 27 December, near PDV

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“The PD has governed; the Party has built ethics; it does not threaten the crowd with this” “The PD has governed; the Party has built ethics; it does not threaten the crowd with this.” On page 3

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