PD reacts: “This is a platform of violence against our people” Ceka: An uprising in the north The minister denounces the “plot” in Parliament “Segments of power that have broken away are preparing to commit treason” Yesterday, Parliament voted The Nano government wins the confidence vote EXCLUSIVE Today, “Gazeta Shqiptare” brings the secret file of the “Albanian agent” Journey into hell: The more than twenty-four-hour route of the treasury escort from the south to the north was interrupted in Pukë by heavy fire from the so-called “saviors” [?] Ceka drops the bomb: “Preparations for an uprising are being made in the north. They aim to take over PD segments” PD reaction: The harshness of this opposition strategy distracts the right-wing nation [?]

Yesterday, Parliament voted Tirana - With 104 votes in favor, 5 against and 2 abstentions, the new government led by Bashkim Fino [?]/Nano [?] won Parliament’s confidence vote yesterday. The vote marked the official start of the new cabinet’s mandate. The government program and the main priorities of the left-wing majority were presented in the session. On page 2

Shqipëtare [?] In Lezha, a burst of automatic gunfire hit the car in which our journalist was traveling on Friday morning. He was seriously injured in the attack. The incident occurred on a stretch of road where, a few minutes earlier, the prime minister’s motorcade had passed. The attack has raised suspicions of political motives and has been described as a serious act against the press. (To be continued on page 6)

Journey to the north: The nine-day road was stopped by weapons TIRANA - Members of the escort carrying the state treasury, which had set off from the south toward the north, encountered armed blockades and resistance on several road sections. According to testimonies, the movement of the vehicles was hindered for hours and part of the escort was forced to turn back. MYSTERY Operation on the colleague’s report [?] On page 3

MYSTERY The journalist’s loss of life: an alarm against crime Portraits and events, expressions of sorrow and protest TIRANA - The tragic killing of the journalist has triggered strong reactions in public opinion and among colleagues. The article brings together portraits, testimonies and comments that place the event at the center of the debate on the safety of the media and citizens. On page 3 On page 4 On page 21

On page 3 On page 4 On page 21 TIRANA - Ylli Rakipi, journalist of “Gazeta Shqiptare”, was hit yesterday morning by bursts of automatic gunfire near Lezha, while on duty. The news took center stage on the front page and was followed by numerous reactions. TIRANA - “Qazim Shpuza” [?] confirms that at the age of 15 he was a student at the “Skënderbej” [?] school and later worked in several state institutions. He recounts episodes from his personal and professional life. TIRANA - Sokol Kimi [?], a graduate in economics, worked in a bank and later in the administration. In 1990 he was appointed to a management post. His experience was praised by colleagues. TIRANA - Kujtim Spahiu [?], chairman of the independent culture union, declares that attacks on the press pose a serious threat to pluralism. TIRANA - On the culture page, an article is published about the National Theatre and the actors of the Albanian stage. TIRANA - Comments on the political situation in the north speak of the possibility of escalation and of the involvement of armed structures. TIRANA - The sports section contains brief notices about the championship and the teams’ preparations. TIRANA - The inside pages include analyses, interviews and reports. On page 6 On page 2 On page 3 On page 4 On page 21