Strong reactions to the two governments, criticism heaps on the refugees: What will happen to us? Italy forcibly returns migrants Dramatic scenes at Rinas Airport: The first tragic names 72 refugees expelled from the Termos camp. Rubber batons and detention in Tirana TIRANË - Albanian emigrants are being expelled by force from Italy. Early yesterday morning, 72 migrants who arrived in Rinas recounted how the Italian police had gathered them at the Termos camp, in Viterbo, and after a dramatic plane journey had brought them to Tirana. According to their accounts, the return was accompanied by shouting, shoving, rubber batons, and uncertainty about their fate. At Rinas and later in Tirana, many of them stated that they did not know where they would go or what they would do next. Some were minors, others had family members in Italy. (PHOTO: REUTERS)

I dodori Koke Yes, dear readers, the Albanian people expect a great deal from Italy. The neighboring state has offered not only economic support, but also moral backing. However, the returns of migrants and the way they are being treated have raised serious concerns. The editorial asks whether this is the fairest way to solve the crisis. Italy is a major partner, but also bears great responsibility for the fate of the people who have left Albania. If the attacks on migrants continue, the consequences will be serious for relations between the two countries. (CONTINUES ON PAGE 5)

NEW INVESTIGATIONS Rakipi: Smuggling reaches the state The Prosecutor General: There are structures that do not want to fight it Skënder with the disc with the Cassanos camp in Italy One liter reaches 80 lek Night and gasoline reach the sky: drivers on alert TIRANË - A series of new investigations has been opened by the prosecutor’s office regarding fuel smuggling and its links to segments of the state. Prosecutor General Rakipi states that there are structures that hinder the fight against this phenomenon. Meanwhile, market gasoline prices are rising sharply and drivers are on alert. At some sales points, one liter is going up to 80 lek. (CONTINUES ON PAGE 3)

A special group, practically unidentified on the list of sponsors, has been used to justify questionable financial ties. The names are not made public, but rumors are circulating through the corridors. If the investigations are deepened, unknown beneficiaries may come to light, beneficiaries who until today have remained hidden. (CONTINUES ON PAGE 6)

TIRANË Since January, more than 200 murders, half unsolved POLITICS Hajdari and others sued the Police No. 2 page 2 TIRANË - Concern over crime, and especially over the number of murders, remains high. According to the figures published, since the beginning of the year more than 200 murders have been recorded and about half of them have not yet been solved. This has increased pressure on the police and investigative bodies, while the victims’ families are demanding justice.

A NEW INITIATIVE Tirana does the New Year chores The big cleanup campaign begins today TIRANË - Starting today, the capital enters a broad cleanup and tidying campaign as part of the preparations for the year-end holidays. Local institutions and citizens have been invited to take part in making Tirana cleaner and more orderly. According to the organizers, the work will focus on streets, sidewalks, markets, and public spaces. The campaign will last several days. The slogan of this initiative seems simple: let us enter the New Year with a cleaner city. (PHOTO: REUTERS)

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