After fierce polemics among the political parties, the President’s refusal is expected Meidani blocks SHIK The president won’t sign the law: A Parliament should be sought “where abuse of human rights may be possible” EDI MOS HARRO LOTET FATOS BAXHAKU The state cannot be placed above the law, and the President cannot sign a law that, according to his interpretation, opens space for the violation of fundamental freedoms. This was the position made public yesterday by sources close to the institution of the Head of State regarding the law on SHIK, which has sparked sharp political controversy. At the center of the debate has been the role, powers, and oversight of the intelligence service. According to the text approved by the Assembly, the president would have serious objections to several articles that, according to the Presidency’s jurists, are incompatible with democratic standards and constitutional guarantees. For this reason, the law is expected to be returned to Parliament for reconsideration. On page 7 President Meidani in an official hall

Meeting with Islam: How crime and corruption will be fought Europe’s man in Tirana: new modesty We are not cancelling the implementation of the measures announced against the gang leader and the expansion of control in the north. These measures will help in cooperation with KFOR and with the international partners. TIRANA - The meeting yesterday between representatives of the European Troika and the Albanian president was followed with great attention, and according to reports the situation in Kosovo was discussed and compared with Chechnya. The fight against crime and corruption was also addressed as a condition for drawing closer to Europe. The accompanying photo shows the participants during the meeting. Photo from the meeting, with several people seated around a table

Reportage / Where and how drugs are sold TIRANA - The use of narcotic substances has been increasing, but the market of those who sell them also appears to be expanding. The newspaper brings a report on the places, the methods, and the people involved in dealing hashish and heroin in the capital. On page 8

From 5 September there will be no more strikes or street demonstrations The National Labour Council reaches a compromise between the Government, employers and employees TIRANA - The unions yesterday took the first step in implementing the new agreement with the government to suspend strikes and street demonstrations. The agreement was reached at the meeting of the National Labour Council and provides for the creation of social dialogue mechanisms to resolve conflicts. TRADE UNION NEWSPAPER fare[?] into life with partners On page 5 TRADE UNION NEWSPAPER Pay[?]at do not have to do with Coton On page 6 TRADE UNION NEWSPAPER “Po çmim[?]e kukin me sobrin” On page 7 The first petition of the miners noftareve[?] on the basis of the team Two small photos next to the union notice

The great danger of indifference CARLO BOLLINO Named by them with empty phraseology, “worsening of the situation,” Western media and chancelleries are describing with astonishing coolness what is happening in Kosovo. If this were an ordinary Balkan conflict, this silence would be cynical; but since this concerns a possible ethnic cleansing and a new regional explosion, it is also dangerous. Instead of real pressure being exerted on Belgrade, Europe seems paralyzed, unable to find a common and determined policy. While killings, burnings, and thousands of displaced people are being reported on the ground, diplomacy settles for statements that change nothing. On page 3

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