Bank alarm: Risk of fraud Battle in front of Nano’s house TIRANA - A dangerous financial market, similar to the pyramid schemes of 1997, has begun to re-emerge. The Bank of Albania has sounded the alarm, warning citizens not to be tempted by quick profits and interest rates beyond any norm. Meanwhile, in the capital, a clash was recorded near Prime Minister Nano’s residence, where protesters and law-enforcement forces confronted each other in a tense atmosphere. Reports speak of shots fired into the air and heavy police movement in the area. INTERVIEW / PAD leader: He should be dismissed if this is the party’s stance Gëka: “PD should be outlawed” Anti-constitutional calls should be tried On page 2

The heads of the Secret Service raise the alarm SHIK warns: Beware, terror is coming TIRANA - SHIK is signaling to the government that the approach of anti-government demonstrations is increasing organized terrorist activity in the country. Calling on the other authorities to remain highly vigilant, the Albanian intelligence service accuses organizations and other groups, still far from the capital, of being involved in the escalation of protests. In a report addressed to the government and law-enforcement bodies, it is said that a difficult period for the country’s stability is approaching. According to the report, the protests will be accompanied by acts of violence and the use of weapons, while the infiltration of armed elements from the districts toward Tirana is not ruled out. Zef Brozi: For March, the real guilty parties should be judged On page 2

Kosovo / From Prizren Massacre, killed 8 children and 3 women of one family They were hit on the refugees' truck PRISTINA - Serbian forces continued yesterday as well with violent operations against the Albanian population, killing and wounding innocent civilians. One of the gravest events was reported in the Prizren area, where an entire family was shot at on the truck in which it was fleeing. According to witnesses, 8 children and 3 women were killed in the attack, while others were seriously wounded. The columns of refugees continue moving toward safer areas, but even there bombardments and attacks do not cease. On page 8

Ilir Babameto The Albanian dilemma power or usury ILIR BABAMO Albanian economists will have a very difficult time drawing an accurate diagnosis of the economic and financial situation created in Albania by the uncontrolled governance after the 1997 crisis. On one hand, it can be called a survival economy, where most of society lives with difficulty and on minimal resources. On the other hand, there is a revival of a dangerous thirst for quick profits, which revives the ghosts of usury and major financial fraud. On page 9

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GAZETA shqiptare A downpour over the unauthorized kiosks On page 5 GAZETA university “Demon” goes before the court On page 7 GAZETA shkodres In handcuffs the hëmërshmi qyqeti On page 6