INTERVIEW / A government official who will oversee the companies speaks: Nano communicated the assignment to me The state will not shut them down at all! Chief inspector of the firms: “They have productive activity” “For the state to become their owner, it must first subject them to an inventory” Antoní at the brink of death TIRANE - “The companies under government supervision will not be shut down at all, but will be monitored by the state for the activity they carry out. That is my impression and the request that Prime Minister Fatos Nano communicated to me.” This is what one of the eight members of the team that will inspect these firms, Mr. Zhulali, told “Gazeta Shqiptare”. “The government is taking this sector under supervision because of the experience of recent years and the situation that was created in Albania by the collapse of the pyramid firms. It is trying to establish a fair balance that will bring benefits to everyone. Mr. Pragu [?] informed these firms the moment he heard they would be under government supervision. I think they will take this decision calmly, since with the suggestions of the Supervisory Council they will see themselves as being controlled. The existence of the capital of these companies constitutes a guarantee for investors,” said the chief inspector of “Xhaferri” with conviction. He proposed to the elected chairman of the supervisory council, Mr. Këlliçi, that he take over the offices of “Xhaferri”. “It was proposed by me because there we have all the equipment and the space to develop and coordinate the activity,” says Pragu. In the photo: Zhulali

NERAN3 [?] TIRANE - Uncovered the second of the eight persons suspected in the crime against the employee of the Albanian-American bank, Pllumba Shuka. The name of the detained person is not made public by the police, but it confirms that this is a controversial figure in the criminal world. The person was arrested in the capital in the late hours of last night. It is learned that he was taken to the police after the location where he was found in a local in Tirana was identified. Specialized police structures took part in the operation. Sources close to the investigation said that the second arrest is linked to the widening of leads for clarifying the serious event. Continues on page 4

THE SIGNS ARE REVEALED THE MYSTERY OF THE FORMER ARMY CHIEF Zhulali was in Poland: He was helped by foreign military personnel TIRANE - The departure of the much-discussed general, Ahmet Zhulali, is being tracked. According to information obtained by “Gazeta Shqiptare” about the general destination of his route, he arrived in Poland with the help of a military aircraft and then stayed in a safe house. Sources say that his movement was organized in cooperation with foreign military personnel who were in Albania during the period of unrest. The investigations are trying to understand the connections and the way he left the country. On page 4 Safet Zhulali

Neran3 [?] TIRANE - He appears in the scheme of his execution. Three bullets have pierced the head of 32-year-old Edmond Cekrezi, who is fighting for his life. Meanwhile the police have taken to the station relatives of the perpetrators of the ambush, in order to learn more about last night’s shooting. At their home the police found bullets from an automatic weapon. Two hotels where the wanted man was expected to be hiding were also searched. Yesterday’s घटना is linked to the struggle for control of Rinas airport and the trafficking routes. Investigators are checking all possible links between the victim and armed groups. Cekrezi is in critical condition. Continues on page 4

DURRES - Bullets for another serious घटना near a sports facility. The shots were fired at the entrance to the stadium and caused panic among those present. The police are investigating.

DURRES / LOST HIS OTHER FRIENDS Bullets for football too: Koka is killed Ambush at the entrance to the stadium DURRES - The bullets left him dead before he could enter the stadium to watch the football match. The victim is Edmond Koka, 25 years old, known in the area. The killing took place near the stadium entrance, while the perpetrators fled immediately. Police sources say the incident is linked to a previous conflict. Several shell casings were found at the scene and numerous witnesses were questioned. On page 7 Ambush at the entrance to the stadium Safet Zhulali [?]

Elbasan, masked men for the bride; a victim and a saleswoman Elbasan, masked men for the bride; a victim and a saleswoman On page 6

Fier, ambush in the street: revenge bullets kill Fier, ambush in the street: revenge bullets kill On page 5

Berat, a bomb in the house: revenge struck Berat, a bomb in the house: revenge struck On page 6

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