Tirana, here is who will withdraw their capital from Vefa today
The memorandum drafted at the DP National Council is published. Strong attacks on Berisha and Shehu
Vlorë, students make their decision: we will occupy the premises and go on hunger strike. Yesterday 60 people shut themselves inside the University
Memorandum: “Urgent need to establish democracy within the Party.” Reservations also about Berisha’s leadership
Ruli: “It’s not personal animosity; we are asking for new spaces for alternatives, not more instructions from above”
Yesterday at 11:00, the first 45 students crossed the threshold of the University. In the afternoon, 15 others arrived
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Police surround the building. A medical team is on full alert to monitor the students’ health
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“The memorandum? An act of jealousy”
Tritan Shehu
“The memorandum? An act of jealousy”
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School desks turn into beds
Yesterday, students from Vlorë on hunger strike (H. Pustina)
School desks turn into beds
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Clashes of stones and rocks with the police
After the opposition rally, three people are taken away in a police van
Clashes of stones and rocks with the police
Yesterday, February 20, a day of rallies in Tirana: DP and Forum
TIRANA - A day of rallies in Tirana. The harshest moments were during the Forum rally’s aftermath. Additional police forces—uniformed and plainclothes—occupied the entire “Ali Demi” Street for more than two hours. The crowd wanted to go to the square, but encountered the firm police cordons. Stones were thrown by both sides, while a plainclothes officer fired into the air. At 13:30, the Democratic Party rally also began, at which the President of the Republic, Sali Berisha, also gave greetings. February 20, the symbolic day of the dictatorship, was commemorated. Meanwhile, an hour later, a rally by the opposition was due to begin in “Ali Demi” Square, which later ended in violent clashes.
Fier, police block “no rally”
Tension in the districts
Protests in several cities across the country. Pjetër Arbnori goes to Fier, Prime Minister Meksi to Korçë
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Brussels sets conditions: dialogue and new elections
European Parliament resolution addressed to Tirana
TIRANA — European diplomacy is concerned about Albania’s future. On the eve of the meeting of foreign ministers to be held on Monday, the test for the official authorities in Tirana appears set to be very tough.
According to a BBC report, dialogue and new elections are expected to be demanded at all costs. Also yesterday, representatives of 6 political forces presented a tough draft resolution in the European Parliament on the situation created after the collapse of the pyramid schemes.
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Vefa keeps its promise, but the payouts bring fear too
Alimucaj: “We are strong, I guarantee the deposits”
TIRANA — Vefa began distributing the first funds yesterday.
Nevertheless, throughout the day, people could be seen in front of the railings, worried and very frightened about what would happen to their money. Meanwhile, another announcement by Vefa’s president stressed that all its creditors’ deposits are guaranteed. A fact that citizens still do not consider certain. “I guarantee that within a short time I will repay everyone.”
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People yesterday in front of VEFA’s counters (Photo P. Ilo)
Clubs: The classic system remains in force
SPORT
Clubs:
The classic system remains in force
Yesterday, at a meeting, club chiefs called for: the championship to be reinstated
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Sanremo: Few contenders for victory
SHOW BUSINESS
Sanremo:
Few contenders for victory
Patty Pravo is the only one predicted to be the festival’s “queen.”
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