Minister Milo: The army is ready to defend the country. The General Staff rejects the protest note Sniper battle in two villages of Kukës Morina border post also hit Ramiz Alia: The Contact Group strangled the KLA THE PAIN OF POWERLESSNESS ALFRED MOSIU INTERVIEW Mediami: This is how I would like Albania In such moments, in the name of feeling, we express the ideal that an ordinary person imagines for the homeland. When we turn our eyes to ourselves, our achievement in 7 years is this: the country is poor, people are sad and without hope, officials stand by and watch, the state is weak, the police and the army are disorganized, the events in Kosovo are weighing down the situation and, naturally, everyone asks themselves: does Albania have any defense? The situation in this country seems as if it were designed to escape every rule. At its center is the Albanian person, unprotected and without trust. Yesterday in Tirana temperatures reached 42 degrees. Drinking water alert in the capital and in the districts The heat reaches its peak, Albania remains without water Water utility: Electric power is hindering us. KESH: That is not true The tense situation in the north of the country has erupted into a series of serious incidents along the border with Kosovo. Serbian forces fired sniper weapons toward two villages in Kukës and also hit the Morina border post. Official sources state that there were no casualties, but the situation has caused panic among the population and has mobilized our military forces. The Minister of Defense, Luan Hajdaraga [?], and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Paskal Milo, declared that the Albanian army is ready to defend the country’s territory and that any violation will receive the response it deserves. The General Staff has rejected the Serbian protest note, calling it invalid and provocative. In a separate reaction, former president Ramiz Alia declared that the Contact Group strangled the KLA, criticizing the international stance toward developments in Kosovo. Meanwhile, numerous movements by Serbian forces and a worsening of the security climate are being reported on the ground. Continued on page 3 KLA soldier in combat position

ALFRED MOSIU In such moments, in the name of feeling, we express the ideal that an ordinary person imagines for the homeland. When we turn our eyes to ourselves, our achievement in 7 years is this: the country is poor, people are sad and without hope, officials stand by and watch, the state is weak, the police and the army are disorganized, and the events in Kosovo weigh heavily on the situation. According to the author, the great concern is the state’s inability to guarantee order, protection and the dignity of the Albanian citizen. He criticizes the lack of state responsibility and warns that people’s patience is running out.

INTERVIEW Mediami: This is how I would like Albania One [?] year after being appointed head of ShIK, Sali Shehu accuses: problems [sic] from Kosovo to... Among the many appointments made recently in the senior structures of the police and SHIK, the figure of Sali Shehu has also been in the spotlight. In an interview, he speaks about the Albania he would like to see, the challenges faced by the security institutions, and the impact that developments in Kosovo have on political life in the country. On page 4

Yesterday in Tirana the temperature reached 42 degrees. Drinking water alert in the capital and in the districts WATER UTILITY: Electric power is hindering us. KESH: That is not true TIRANA - The Albanian “extreme” temperatures, mainly in the north and along the coast, have reached unusual peaks in recent days. Just yesterday, the thermometer in the capital climbed to 42 degrees Celsius, while in several districts of the country the heat was just as high. The situation has also been worsened by the lack of drinking water in Tirana and in other cities. Durrës, Korçë, Krujë, Vlorë and other cities have reported serious problems with water supply, while the relevant institutions are exchanging blame. The water utility says that power cuts are hindering normal water supply, while KESH rejects that claim. On page 4

Suddenly the PS changes its mind: No to the council TIRANA - “Seeks salvation through the changing of the spy” [?]. This is one of the phrases accompanying yesterday’s political debate regarding the progress of the constitutional process. The Socialists have blocked the approval of the draft, changing their position and refusing to accept the council’s formula. According to political sources, the sudden decision has caused strong reactions in the opposition ranks and has further delayed the deadlines for adopting the Constitution. On page 4

ALFRED MOSIU Under conditions of growing insecurity, the Albanian person feels unprotected. This is the pain of powerlessness: seeing the state weak, the institutions disorganized, and not being able to find a hand to lean on. The events in Kosovo and the tensions on the border deepen this anxiety, while hope diminishes. The author calls for responsibility, organization and national dignity.

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