Intervention by special forces coming from Korça. The dismissals are recounted A burst of gunfire at the Devoll Police Station The Chief of Crimes against the Chief of Order. 60 people block the road DEVOLL- Yesterday after dark, a revolt broke out at the premises of the police station in the town of Bilisht. Unconfirmed reports make it possible that last night dozens of Bilisht police officers reacted to the dismissal of four of their colleagues. Among those dismissed, we learned, are the head of the criminal investigations unit, the head of the police against economic crime and other officers, while gunfire was heard at the Police Station. Around 60 supporters of the station chief, the criminal police chief and the order captains blocked the area, demanding the reinstatement of the four police leaders. Tomorrow: Ylli is to blame for everything

TIRANE Ngjela made this announcement about the President public yesterday. The head of the special commission said that the investigation is being carried out to clarify certain statements and actions. The commission will gather documents and consult official and legal sources. "We hope to complete this task quickly," he said, hinting that there may also be hearings. On page 3

For Indjell with SHIK TIRANA Ngjela made at least public yesterday about the President. "Quickly, the President and some of her relatives are hiding," he said. The President did not agree to comment during the day, while the investigation will focus on several movements and contacts. On page 9

Hours of anxiety and tension in the city The Chief of Crimes, between the Chief of the Station and the Criminal Police, exchanged Kalashnikovs Around 60 supporters of the station chief, the criminal police chief and the order captains blocked the national road in the afternoon and evening and are demanding the reinstatement of the four police leaders in Devoll

Harsh accusations between the parties over the March process Harsh accusations among rival parties over the March process- PD reaction: We are not in command TIRANE- PD and participation in the election process have caused fierce clashes between the parties. For the socialists, President Sali Berisha is trying to sabotage the partial elections that will be held on 15 February in the electoral zones of Lushnja, Fier and Tepelenë. According to the head of foreign policy of the PS leadership, Ylli Bufi, the head of state is preventing the elections from being held on time, forcibly bringing in the police and Democratic militants. Meanwhile, representatives of the Democratic Party do not accept the accusations of the socialists. They believe this is another attempt by the opposition to frighten the electorate and control the vote. The latest developments in the electoral areas further heighten the political atmosphere in the country. In this climate, the parties accuse each other of manipulation and political pressure. Continues on page 3 Tomorrow: Ylli is to blame for everything

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The famous ballerina is expected for a visit to the Ministry Carla Fracci arrived in Tirana yesterday for an artistic visit. According to the organizers, she will take part in a special evening and will hold several meetings with Albanian artists. Well known on international stages, Fracci was welcomed by representatives of the Ministry of Culture and by prominent figures from the arts. Her visit is considered an important event for ballet in the country. On page 11

By the missionaries of Emonjti TIRANA The victim’s consent was enough for the police chief’s uncle to turn several known figures of government collaboration into two. Long conversations were held in the premises of the police station. A brother of the accused and a family friend state that they have no knowledge of the reasons for the conflict. A week earlier in a café, according to them, there had been talk of a reconciliation that was not accepted. The situation worsened yesterday afternoon. On page 3

War in the city center: Four victims Rifle [?] for the neighbors. Hours of anxiety and fear at midday On page 8

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