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Gazeta Shqiptare

e hënë, 22 korrik 1997

Albanian Kalashnikovs for Cameroon

The Italians catch a man from Durrës with the frightening cargo Dozens of guns and a large quantity of ammunition are seized in Bari on a van with suspicious covers IN GJENAL STAFKA[?] Zalla and emptiness[?] with pain Peace and the magic of the little ball Berisha withdraws and signs: Parliament starts tomorrow TIRANA - Italian and Albanian nationals were trying to traffic a large quantity of weapons and ammunition toward Cameroon, but they were discovered and arrested at the port of Bari. Italian sources say that during the inspection of a van that had arrived from Albania, automatic weapons, rifles, ammunition and bullets in large quantities were found. The vehicle was driven by a man from Durrës. According to the Italian police, the cargo had been hidden among other goods. Investigators suspect that the final destination was Cameroon. The operation took place in the port of Bari and led to the seizure of the entire arsenal. The authorities are investigating possible links to international arms-trafficking networks. Peace and the magic of the little ball Berisha withdraws and signs: Parliament starts tomorrow
Bershisa[?] Kamerun Bari Shqipëri Durrës Tiranë

Peace and the magic of the little ball

Zalla and emptiness[?] with pain

Berisha withdraws and signs: Parliament starts tomorrow

Berisha withdraws and signs: Parliament starts tomorrow TIRANA - Tomorrow the first parliament emerging from the latest elections meets. According to political sources, the plan is to decree the new government and begin the work of the legislature. Berisha[?] withdraws and signs, opening the way for parliamentary procedures. In this political climate, the country is expected to enter a new phase after the crisis of recent months. Several security and administrative issues remain unresolved, but the first session is awaited with great interest. From the government of Vlora Sali Berisha
Sali Berisha Tiranë Vlorë

Kakavijë is closed, fear of bandits

Athens raises the alarm KAKAVIJE - The Greek police has temporarily blocked the Kakavijë border crossing, expressing concern about the presence of armed gangs on the Albanian side. Sources from Athens say the alarm was raised after information about suspicious movement near the border. The closure has caused long lines of vehicles and passengers. The Greek authorities are calling for increased security measures. On the Albanian side, there has still been no official response to Athens’ decision. On page 5
Kakavijë Athinë

Vlora bleeds, 6 killed and 10 wounded in two days

The priest is also kidnapped in the town of Proskafes[?] VLORË - The killings and injuries have continued at a high pace in the coastal city. In the last two days, 6 people have been killed and 10 wounded, while the public order situation is extremely serious. Local sources say that a priest has been kidnapped in a town in the area. Residents say they are frightened and are calling for immediate state intervention. The police are investigating some of the incidents, but the lack of order and the presence of weapons make the situation very tense. On page 5 From the government of Vlora
Vlorë Proskafes[?]

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Even the Prime Minister read the magazine

From a specialist of the Guinness number of Vlora
Vlorë

Litra 38408 exchange for races and vases

Litra 38408 exchange for races and vases[?] Mileage exchanges[?] Specialist for economic registration[?] Various services[?] Rruga e ...[?] Hours from 8:00 to 18:00 Elevator ...[?] 2250