Nano reacts unexpectedly after the President’s invitation to meet Yesterday the head of state called for talks on forming the new government. The Socialist Party leader: “He has no moral right; let him leave” The political crisis continues. After the first deadlock was broken, a second rift emerges. The two heavyweights clash over procedures TIRANA - “We will convene Parliament without the President’s permission.” This strong, new, and perhaps unexpected statement was made yesterday afternoon by Socialist leader Fatos Nano, just a few hours after Berisha’s invitation to discuss the appointment of the new Prime Minister. Speaking into the BBC microphone before the news, Nano said the current President had not put himself forward, and, without a decree convening Parliament, Nano reminded Berisha of yesterday’s promise and called on him to resign soon. The Socialist Party’s decision not to accept the invitation from the head of state came very quickly, shortly after his consultations with several other parties. Nano said yesterday that Berisha no longer has any moral right to take part in negotiations to form the new government. As for Gax-heni, he clarified that going ahead with the parliamentary session even without Berisha’s decree was not pressure at all. The Socialist leader did not spare the Socialist Party, and the parties that had won more than two-thirds of the seats in Parliament no longer intended to meet with the current President. “The one who had the means surrendered; he should understand and choose the position of a deputy, otherwise...” Sali Berisha Fatos Nano

Sali Berisha Fatos Nano

TIRANA - “Here is why the candidates who achieved results changed their positions.” Fatos Klosi explained yesterday the reasons that led him to sign the final report of KOZ on the election results. “Breaking the deadlock and opening the way for other paths and channels toward the functioning of the state” were the reasons that led the deputy chairman of KOZ to give the green light to the results of a regulation that had blocked them amid the “crisis.”

BERAT - Two more people have been killed in Berat in the last 24 hours. - Two more people have been killed in Berat in the last 24 hours. The departure of the special forces has once again brought a wave of uncontrolled violence to the city. The police are still powerless to confront it and are suffering from a serious shortage of essential equipment. A statement from the new commissioner’s office reports that threats have been made against his personnel and police officers. Since the beginning of March, the death toll in the city has reached 207. The Berat Prosecutor’s Office, burned down

Director of “Cenaj”: “We will pay out all the money” TIRANA - The “Cenaj” company has confirmed that it will distribute all its clients’ money. “We have every possibility of paying out all our clients, and we will pay them” — this is what the General Director of the “Cenaj” Company told Gazeta. The company has now begun distributing money in Tirana only, since in the other cities where it has branches distribution is impossible because of the serious situation. According to Agorat, the company distributes 150 million old lekë every day, which is also its daily withdrawal limit from the bank. The heads of Cenaj say they are ready to disclose all their records to the transparency commission, which is being discussed a great deal, though they believe that it should be…

Fier, police suspect revenge FIER - A van with Berat license plates was attacked with automatic weapons and grenades on the national highway near Fier. Three people have lost their lives, while a fourth has been seriously injured. Judging by the manner of the attack, the victims included a woman; the names of none of those killed are known. Police suspect they were killed in a revenge attack. The killers fled the scene in a car they had stolen a short time earlier.

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VLORA - The withdrawal of Italian troops from Albania was delayed. The storm that struck the Vlora coast at 4:45 on Friday was the main obstacle, subsequently leaving the troops stranded on the vessels. The warship “San Giorgio,” carrying the 151st Regiment of the Sassari Brigade, remained stuck in the port of Vlora because of the extremely dangerous sea conditions. This was reported by the Albanian Telegraphic Agency, citing one of the Italian regiment’s spokespeople. The 266 soldiers on board, who were supposed to return home after a multinational mission through 12 August, appear to have been held up by the weather. The departure of part of the FMP forces from Albania had begun a few days earlier. Albanian and Romanian forces were the ones that initiated the departure of the foreign forces. But it seems that the rough sea has emerged as the strongest enemy for the soldiers. “Alba” forces in Albania

Coordinating work with the coaches TIRANA - The national team will have a technical staff. Starting with the match against Ukraine, the team’s lineup will also include a technical staff, which will coordinate the work of the two coaches. Parzari toward the complete management. Seven players have left the autumn squad, which began its campaign in the Albanian Cup, while Tafa and Riza have moved to Tirana. Ulrich seems to have won in Tirana. Although yesterday’s stage was dominated by Pantani, the German from Telecom is ahead.

A discovery: “The police protect you” And now I find myself in a difficult position, after the common-sense realization that everyone generally has: I look at the others. None of them knows what to do. On one side stands the law with all its severity; on the other are family, friends, companions, friends, acquaintances—in a word, everything that falls within the circle of one’s relatives. And everything else. And finally, a loud whisper: “The law must be enforced.” This refrain, repeated all around, is a great nuisance. If one of the police officers has to answer to superiors, and decides to be “liberal,” then why should he have to answer for it? It is one of those situations that one would wish on very few people. Public order, chance, the increase in crime, armed people—all of this is expected of the police and of every other person responsible for ensuring that things are done and enforced in the required ways. Problems often arise from such errors, tangled between the state and citizens with legitimate rights, and from possible wrongdoers. At this time, cooperation is needed from citizens, from people who can help restore order. Police officers, special forces, ordinary guards, or senior officials—all face a difficult profession, especially in this chaos, and one that is indispensable. No one takes up this profession only as a “hobby” and comes away unscathed. Alongside the familiar word “Order” is the equally familiar word “danger,” or something closely bound up with a tragically harsh life. Because restoring order is now closely linked to the survival of those who have undertaken to guarantee this task. The dangers in the neighborhoods and districts are certainly unpredictable. In Berat, the magnificent city, the tourist… [the text is damaged and unclear] …and even at night, there is a category of people facing particular danger. Police officers, special forces, ordinary guards, or senior officials—all face a difficult profession, especially in this chaos, and one that is indispensable. No one takes up this profession only as a “hobby” and comes away unscathed. Alongside the familiar word “Order” is the equally familiar word “danger,” or something closely bound up with a tragically harsh life. Because...