War with Zani’s gang: three captured, one wounded man escapes The Deputy Interior Minister says: “We will not leave Vlora until we wipe out crime” VLORA - Unpredictable scenes have been recurring in Vlora since yesterday afternoon, from 6:30 p.m. At the entrance to the city, in the Skela area, RENEA and rapid intervention forces blocked off two houses, where dangerous elements from the criminal underworld were believed to be hiding. Gunfire then broke out and could be heard throughout Vlora. Sources from the Ministry of the Interior said that, after last night’s assessment meeting, attended by Deputy Interior Minister Bare, Police General Director Klosi, and the Prefect of Vlora, Kume, it was decided to escalate the operation to capture the armed individuals. Since Saturday, a major operation has been under way in Vlora to arrest wanted persons. The ministry says that, as a result of this operation, by yesterday evening 18 people had been arrested for murder and robbery. In addition, 30 weapons, shells and grenades were seized. According to the sources, the operation began yesterday at around 6:30 p.m. Large police forces surrounded two villas in the “Pavarësia” neighborhood, where wanted persons were believed to be hiding. One of them was said to be fortified and reinforced, while machine guns had been positioned on the terrace. As soon as the police approached, fire was opened from inside. For several minutes there was a fierce clash with automatic weapons. Special forces then entered one of the houses and arrested three people, while another managed to escape wounded. Late in the evening, Deputy Interior Minister Ilir Bare declared that the police would not leave Vlora until crime is completely eradicated. PASK TUSHA: 3 AS KILLED INCIDENT

BREAKING NEWS Zani returns: four hours of savage fighting in the afternoon

We broke them, Sharro... the police intervene TIRANA - Since yesterday, matches in the national First Category championship have resumed in the capital. On the very first day, serious incidents were reported. The Partizani-Teuta match was played under great tension and almost turned into a bloody clash. According to those present, after a referee’s decision, supporters and some footballers became involved in heated arguments. The situation was calmed only after police intervention. Professional volleyball, basketball in the city

The National Council removes the first names The great purge in the PD: Meksi and Shehu out TIRANA - The PD has removed some of its best-known figures from the leadership group. Aleksandër Meksi and Bashkim Shehu are among the figures who will no longer be part of the main structures. The decision was taken by the party’s National Council and is seen as the beginning of a broad political purge after the recent defeat and crisis. Sources from the meeting said there were debates and objections, but the majority voted for the changes. Nuqe 2

Italian is the favorite, but they also speak Vlach Economists dominate the parliamentary seats TIRANA - Economics is the dominant profession in the composition of the new Assembly. Verification of the data shows that a significant share of the deputies have studied economics, while among them there are also lawyers, doctors and engineers. In the first sessions it has been noted that some of them speak Italian fluently, while others also know the Vlach language. This has led to comments and curiosity in parliamentary circles. Nuqe 2 Parliament hall

Poor road conditions delayed the firefighters Since the 11th century KRUJË - The fire broke out last night around 9:00 p.m. in the Clock Tower, a well-known monument of the city of Krujë. The flames spread rapidly and seriously threatened the old structure of the building. According to local sources, the firefighters’ intervention was made more difficult by the condition of the road leading to the monument. As a result, it took longer to reach the scene. The local residents initially tried to extinguish the fire with improvised means. The damage is considered extensive. Studio “Stinët” FM 106.9 MHz

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