The parliamentary deadlock is averted. Late last night, after much debate, the final outcome was decided The SP backs down, Berisha remains Socialist representatives sign: Both President and MP Kondi signs, but insists on declaring his vote against. The tangle will be resolved on the first day of Parliament TIRANA - The deadlock over Berisha’s list is resolved. Last night, Deputy Chair Klosi and Secretary Kondi signed the final report recognizing Berisha as an MP. Klosi wanted to add a paragraph, but the other DP members did not accept it. “I agree with the report, but the Mandates Commission should examine the Berisha case.” That was the substance of Klosi’s proposed addition, which was regarded as a comment and was not accepted. This has thus unlocked one of the most delicate moments in Albanian politics during these hot July days. Over the three days of waiting, coffee-drinking and tension inside and outside the CEC, people witnessed the politicians’ political stubbornness and their absurdity. But just when it seemed that nothing would be achieved, Fatos Klosi convened the CEC and announced: “Yes to the election results, but with our additional condition.” Klosi’s view was not accepted by Pellumb Çela and the other DP members of the Commission. Meanwhile, Thimjo Kondi agreed to sign, while making clear that he remained loyal to his vote against. The Commission finally agrees to announce the result. The SP representatives back down and recognize Sali Berisha as number one on the list of MPs After nearly 30 minutes of debate between the opposing sides, the DP members reject Klosi’s proposal: “The mandates should be verified on the first day” Sali Berisha The Secretary and a member of the CEC On page 2

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One killed, many others wounded in the city VLORA - Around Vlora Square. One person has lost his life, while at least nine others—including two police officers—have been wounded in a severe wave of violence that has erupted in the city since midnight on Thursday. The number of wounded is thought to be much higher, but some of them have not gone to hospital at all, for fear that their opponents might take revenge there as well. An armed gang has stolen the money intended for the pensioners of Selenicë and killed the finance officer escorting the money, along with the two police officers accompanying him. Meanwhile, “Alba” is preparing to leave Vlora. Yesterday, bad weather prevented the repatriation of the Italians who had left Berat; the ship that was to collect them was unable to enter the port. The situation in Berat is also serious. The special forces that arrived there on Tuesday left unexpectedly on Thursday evening. In the city—perhaps after 48 hours of calm—the gunfire and bomb explosions have started again. On page 5 From the latest protests in Vlora

Milo speaks, the future minister TIRANA - “A new national strategy in foreign policy.” Paskal Milo, the most likely candidate for foreign minister, supports a diplomatic platform with a broad party-based foundation. “This will bring continuity to foreign-policy strategy,” he said, describing it as having previously been both a reporter’s account and spontaneous. “Professional criteria for new candidates in the field of diplomacy,” says Milo. On page 3

TIRANA - Rather than the post of deputy foreign minister, I would prefer a parliamentary mandate. TIRANA - “Rather than the post of deputy foreign minister, I would prefer a parliamentary mandate.” Ilir Meta, one of the leaders of Albanian socialist youth, explains the current situation. He discusses leader Nano’s proposal, Berisha, relations within the SP, and the future of the socialist parliamentary group. “If the former opposition manages to find common ground, there will be little room for action for the current opposition. At least for the near future,” Meta believes. On page 2

Korçë Police criminal-investigation officer wounded KORÇË - Shots fired by an escaped prisoner at the crime inspector. A police officer was seriously wounded at midday on Friday and was taken to a hospital in Tirana for treatment. Van-Follorinës për t’u uruar. Van-gjel Papania was escorting a car carrying humanitarian aid destined for Voskopojë when he was hit by several pistol bullets. There is still no information about his condition. Also on Friday, a 14-year-old adolescent was accidentally killed when he was shot by a peer. On page 5

GJIROKASTËR The Greeks Repeat the “Broom”: Hundreds of Migrants Turned Back at the Border The city filled with people who were turned back On page 5

DURRËS Bandits Attack the Military Unit: Its Personnel Member Flees in Fear Police intervene with armored vehicles and calm the situation On page 5

THE CASE AGAINST THE MAGAZINE The Miss Trial: Experts Will Assess the Photograph TIRANË - Now, experts in photography, cameras, and human rights will decide the outcome of the famous trial over the photograph of Miss Sidorela Kola. After much controversy, the case between “Miss” and the journalists of “Klan” magazine, who published Kola’s see-through photograph, has stalled over the two parties’ reciprocal requests to seek the opinion of experts. “Does the photograph offend and violate human rights or not?” This is the question the experts proposed by both parties must answer. The journalists, also represented by the publisher of “Klan,” Aleksandër Frangaj, have proposed the photojournalists Hektor Pustina and Leon Cika, as well as Elsa Ballauri, Gëzim Erebara, and Zamir Mahi. Kola, for her part, has asked director Kuttim Çashku, the director of the film in which the photograph that became the subject of the case was taken, to give his opinion on her photograph. The cover of “Klan” under accusation. On the cover: “Eros & freedom,” Sidorela Kola; “Beyond ‘Alba,’ life kaunër [?]”; “Sali Berisha, aje [?] with freedom”; “Arnatave and the queen’s great love”

“Nano’s Promise, the First Test” TIRANË - “The June 29 elections were conducted with many passions following the losses suffered by Albanians in the pyramid schemes.” This is how the Albanian vote was assessed by the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe of the U.S. Congress. A published report, which arrived yesterday from the USA, analyzes the matter and forecasts the future that Albania’s most recent elections have in store for it. Concern about the most accurate possible administration of the Socialist Party’s victory, the reasons for the Democratic Party’s defeat, and this party’s inability to conduct a normal campaign are the main points of this document. “All parties must accept the result regardless of their wishes,” the statement says, “but it remains to be seen how the socialist majority will govern the country. On the one hand, there may be retaliation for the retaliation undertaken by the PDM against the years of communist oppression. Fatos Nano’s closeness to recovering the losses in the pyramid schemes, and his response to protests if he is unable to return the money, will be the first test of socialist governance.” P.R.