The prosecutor’s office is “racing” to unravel Thursday’s mystery. “The investigation is top secret, but the correct account will emerge very soon” Zogu faces investigators He will be summoned together with Mulosmani over the bloody rally Investigation into the killing: many police officers, police chiefs and witnesses to the incident at the CEC questioned Yesterday, the funeral ceremony for the young man who was killed. Leka Zogu accompanies the deceased’s body. After the ceremony in Skënderbej Square, the monarchists continued their rally Investigations into the killing of the young Pali are continuing. “Very soon the investigative authorities will establish the truth about this killing.” Many police officers and police officials questioned TIRANË—Leka Zogu and the Minister of the Royal Household, Abedin Mulosmani, will be summoned by the Prosecutor’s Office to testify about the rally organized on Thursday in Skënderbej Square. Meanwhile, the investigation into the killing of the young Agim Gon Pali is continuing intensively. Investigators have seized all the weapons carried by the police on the day of the incident, which are now undergoing forensic examinations. Testimony has also been taken from many police officers and their commanders who were on duty that day at the Palace of Congresses, where the clash between the police and the armed monarchists took place. Meanwhile, the police have filed a complaint regarding Thursday’s rally, deeming it illegal, and for this reason—as they explained at the Prosecutor’s Office—the investigation also requires the statements of the monarchist leaders who played a leading role in it. On page 3 Leka Zogu pays his respects at the home of the deceased Pali (Photo: REUTERS)

— The abduction of a girl from a village in Sarandë was paid for with lives. Two lives, in fact. The girl’s relatives set off in pursuit of the kidnappers and, after finding where they were hiding—a hotel in the city center—surrounded them. A fierce battle broke out between the two sides and lasted almost four hours. Two of the kidnappers died during the clash, but their names have not been confirmed. One was taken to the morgue at Sarandë hospital. The other disappeared under mysterious circumstances. The police did not intervene in the clash. The girl regained her freedom and was taken away by her relatives. On page 5

According to the party: “For political purposes” TIRANË — An assassination attempt against Tritan Shehu? The central headquarters of the PD confirmed yesterday the “attempt to kill the leader of the Democratic Party.” According to a statement issued by the press office, Shehu was hit while he was sitting inside a kiosk opposite the headquarters. A 7.5-caliber bullet passed straight through and struck with force, leaving a mark in the wall of the establishment. On page 2

But the “pharaohs” are not here TIRANË — They will open TIRANË — The series of high-profile trials against pyramid schemes will open next week in the courts of Tiranë. The first file the judges will begin examining will be that of Maksude Kadëmi. Meanwhile, 14 July has been set as the date for the start of the trial concerning the “Xhaferri” foundation. But of all the defendants in this saga, only Sudja will be in the dock, since the others are awaiting the end of the trial on beaches around the world. On page 5

TIRANA - It seems strange, but the [solution?] amid the Albanian heat has been blocked by the fog and bad weather in Paris. Catherine La Lumiere, vote coordinator in Albania, was prevented yesterday—together with the other passengers on the Suisse Air flight—from flying to Tirana. The dense fog in Paris thus prevented La Lumiere from visiting the 32 voting areas. The OSCE spokesperson in Tirana says that the grounding of the chief observer was temporary, but notes that it disrupted her schedule for yesterday, and even today during the elections. According to Mark Smith, yesterday La Lumiere was supposed to make a “tour” of many areas of Tirana and Durrës. Although she was due to arrive in Rinas at around 13:00, La Lumiere confirmed from Paris that she was stranded at Roissy airport in the French capital. Smith said yesterday that the coordinator should arrive in Tirana today. And for La Lumiere to come today, the fog must clear from Paris.

Leaders by the pool: “Leave the area to me” TIRANA - Hours of anxiety, hope and, why not, disappointment were experienced yesterday by the runoff candidates. For two days or so, Rogner, one of the capital’s most luxurious hotels, has resembled a politicians’ beehive. Throughout the day, those who have decided to bring Albania out of the crisis came and went. Because yesterday was the last day, the only day on which electoral “deals” could still be made. And the party headquarters looked deserted, as the people who usually populate this island had almost all moved to Rogner. Many leaders arrived, changing tables several times within just a few minutes. Nano, Godo, Ceka, Starova, Zëri, Malaj or Mehdiu—there may surely have been some other names scattered around here too—could not find enough room to finish their conversations in the lobby, by the pool and in the restaurant. Moving from one table to another, they spoke in low voices, but often forgot themselves and spoke openly within earshot of the other tables. “I can’t call on my electorate to vote for the other candidate; it’s too late now. These things should have been settled much earlier.” This was the refrain of the “deals,” often difficult to conclude successfully, among the various leaders across the political spectrum. Among them, Ceka seemed genuinely calmer. He said that only the day before, Nano had called on Elbasan to vote for him. So yesterday, a “warm” greeting with the head of the PS was enough for Ceka at the Hotel Rogner. Meanwhile, the hotel proved “unlucky” for the chairwoman of the Republicans. Godo, too, waited for Nano yesterday—the PS leader arrived with his driver, Kastriot Islamit—to persuade him to help Mehdiu against his Socialist rival. But his efforts [at the luxury hotel?]. Not that Laço has anything against the ballot papers, but the rule has been that the PBSD leader is in places frequented especially by his opponents. Suddenly, Ethmi Ruka of the PS appears. At a table with Laço? And then people say political rivals don’t know how to coexist... a.ç. Nano and Godo yesterday at “Rogner”

HISTORY The last two days of Zog’s Kingdom On page 4 THE FINAL HOURS OF ZOG’S KINGDOM

Zone 1. Sandër Uldedaj PD+PDK; Nduë Keqaj PS Zone 3. Valentin Palaj PD; Beqir Malaj PS Zone 4. Ali Spahja PD; Lek Gjeto Ukaj PS Zone 7. Jozefina Topalli PD; Skënder Dizdari PS Zone 8. Ferid Hoti PD; Memli Begu PS Zone 9. Mark Kroqi PD; Bashkim Zenoll PS Zone 10. Nexhat Kallaj D[B?]SH; Fatmir Brahimi PS Zone 14. Muhamet Ukperla PD; Gafur Mazreku PS Zone 18. Llesh Kola PD; Agustin Marku PS Zone 19. Kol Biba PDK; Ndrec Pema PS Zone 28. Ilir Spata PD; Paskal Milo PSD+PS Zone 29. Sherofedin Shehu PBD+PD; Kadri Rapi PS+PSD Zone 30. Pëllumb Shulla PS; Namik Hoxha PLL Zone 33. Metali Deliallisi PD; Alush Xhihani PS Zone 35. Xhovdet Forri PD; Zihni Beqaj PS Zone 36. Edmir Kapidani PD; Iliriana Karcuku PS Zone 37. Argjile Gega PD; Bardhyl Agasi PS+PSD Zone 38. Luan Maltezi PD; Natasha Paco PS; Ruzhdi Keçi PD Zone 41. Lush Përpall PS+PSD; Engjëll Hysenbegasi PD; Spartak Poçi PS Zone 45. Ermin Riza PD; Afridita Stefani PS Zone 46. Fatos Kongoli PD; Kico Bushi PS+PSD Zone 49. Fatos Beja PD; Limoz Dizdari PS Zone 56. Aleksandër Meksi PD; Enver Reçi PS Zone 57. Halit Shamata PD Zone 58. Ejup Tabaku PS; Fatbardh Hushi DBSH; Tritan Shehu PD; Luan Skënderi PD. Zone 60. Ismail Togu PS; Neritan Ceka PAD. Zone 64. Bahri Myftari PS+PSD. Zone 86. Irakli Gjika PSD; Maksim Hasani Independent. Zone 94. Ligorak Karamelo PBDNJ; Setki Mulla PS. Zone 104. Vladimir Foja Independent; Plator Arapi Independent. Zone 107. Skënder Gjinuishi PS+PSD; Frrok Çupi PAD. On page 2

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