DEBTS / The two children of the “boss” have arrived in Tirana. Interpol searching for their parents in Athens Gjallica, there is no going back Shemsia: I want to come back. Prosecutor’s Office: If she comes, she will be arrested Chief investigator Ymeraj: The company’s transparency does not prevent their arrest. Kadria: We’ll return if we are given guarantees TIRANA - Gjallica’s return in handcuffs. The police will arrest the couple Gani and Shemsie Kadria, as well as Fitim Gërxhaliu, as soon as they set foot on Albanian soil. Transparency does not prevent handcuffs being put on the three bosses. “The executive’s decision cannot overturn the law,” Kujtim Ymeraj, Director General of Investigations at the Military Prosecutor’s Office, told Gazeta yesterday. Sources close to the family said yesterday that Shemsie Kadria had expressed a desire to return to Albania, telling newspaper reporters about the transparency process. But she has asked the state for guarantees that she will not be arrested. The prosecutors, meanwhile, stand by the court’s decision on the arrest measure. The Ministry of the Interior has received information that Kadria is approaching the Albanian borders and has put the southern border crossings on alert. “Arrest her immediately,” is the order. While the children of the fugitive couple have returned to Tirana, the monsters advise that in any case there should be only one ending: handcuffs. A “compromise” between the state and the bosses can be reached only if they guarantee that the money will be returned. On page 3

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Experts: The victims will be above water BRINDISI - The Albanian ship “I Kateri i Radës” will be raised from the bottom of the Strait of Otranto on 12 October. This was announced by Italian experts, who have been working for six months on building the structure that will lift it. Work will begin on 9 October and will last only four days, until the final recovery of the greatest tragedy? of this year. The ocean-going ship “The performer” arrived yesterday at the port of Brindisi, carrying on board the entire structure built to lift “I kateri i Radës”. The project was designed by Italian technicians from the “Imperial” company, which has carried out many recoveries of relics from the seabed. The ship is being raised following numerous protests by relatives of the victims of the Strait of Otranto disaster from Vlora, and especially by those who remained in the “Karafa” barracks in Brindisi. There were only 14 people from Vlora who spent their days protesting, demanding that the Italian government bring the truth about what happened to light and that the victims be brought to the surface as soon as possible.

Flooding in Shkodër, cyclone in Kukës In Lezhë, 15 families in tent-homes are soaked by the swollen stream TIRANA - Bad weather “invades” northern Albania, with torrential rain reaching as far as Tirana. Yesterday, Shkodër found its streets covered in water, and children were unable to go to school. The situation is serious in Kukës. A powerful cyclone has brought down trees, while electrical faults have left the city without power. The situation is difficult in Lezhë as well: a swollen stream has entered the tents of 15 families in the village of Kolsh, putting their lives at risk. Laçi has also been alarmed by the bad weather. Cars were stopped for long periods, waiting for the rain to ease; the downpours could make things frightening. Yesterday, Tirana’s streets filled up completely in just a few moments, as if in a frenzy. Traffic on the capital’s Ring Road was very difficult. On page 5

Prosecutor in Vlora for investigations TIRANA - Zani Çausi denies the accusation of the Prosecutor’s Office. In fact, he continues to stand by his earlier statements: “I am the hero of Vlora.” Sources from the prosecution said that Zani had been sparing in his answers to questions. “Keep it brief,” says an investigator. Meanwhile, the prosecutor in the case has returned from Vlora. This is the third time we have gone there. Our collaborators with the police on specific aspects of the investigation have ...”, the prosecutor investigating the “Zani” case file told Gazeta Albanian. On page 5

“Saturday is my last day as Chairman” THE END IN THE JUDICIARY TIRANA - “I know that the proposal by Minister Kondi to dismiss me will be approved by the High Council. Today I said goodbye to all my colleagues.” This is what Qazim Gjonaj, chairman of the Tirana Court, said one day before the second meeting of the KLD. “All my colleagues are expected to be dismissed on Saturday,” says the chairman, explaining that the court’s review has been prepared in recent days. Today you received an invitation to the Presidency, where two other judges, says the chief judge. Have you received an invitation from the High Council of Justice? “Yes, an official invitation to the Presidency. As is known, the meeting is at 10:30 at the KLD, because they will review the constitutional-executive area of the Ministry at our court. Similar invitations were also sent yesterday to judges Alfred Vasili and Seit Hoxha. These judges have worked at our institution for around 3–4 years.” Will there be “celebrations” for the other judges too? “It is expected that every Saturday the court’s entire performance will be reviewed. These judges will be in the same large ... during the court’s review of the section on decline. The judges know that they can be removed at any time, and this is a kind of pressure exerted on them to make them obey someone’s politics. Time will tell whether this is what will happen.” Would you agree with testing judges? “Testing is a slogan. Who will set the conditions that must be met to pass this test? The real test is the School of Magistrates. Anyone who does not pass this school cannot serve as a judge in court.” What will happen to the six-month trainees of Ple-pave? “There have been two options. The first was for them to be tested, and for their political period to be completed; then everything changes. They are free people and have the right to have their own views and vote for a political force. Those who replace these judges will also have an identity.” What do you expect from tomorrow? “I know that the High Council will approve Minister Kondi’s proposal to dismiss me from my post. Today I said goodbye to all my colleagues, the judges, secretaries, bailiffs and investigators. We parted with mutual respect. This makes me happy and encourages me to recognize my own worth.” Erjon Tase Tirana Court Gjonaj

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