The liquid metal in the bodies of the area’s residents Environmental pollution in Europe: Fear on the Sodes coast European environmentalists are sounding the alarm to the Albanian government: “Urgent intervention is needed to eliminate the consequences. Mercury has even reached the children’s centers at the estuary.” The warning about the toxic metal was issued four years ago, but the authorities of that time did not intervene to restore and act in the area. Moreover, state inspectors, during an inspection of the human body, discovered high levels in samples, Polluted coastline TIRANA - Mercury, in gaseous form, continues to lower its levels. According to the report of foreign environmental specialists who are carrying out their monitoring in Albania, the gas and other compounds of it continue to pollute surface and underground waters. The most affected area appears to be the Narta coastline, which, according to foreign specialists, should be closed to residents and economic activities. Based on the report being submitted to the Albanian government, this metal has penetrated the soil and the water. The most affected part is the area near the PVC factory, which for years dumped its waste. According to environmental experts, the risk is especially great for fishermen and children. Meanwhile, Albanian specialists confirm that the pollution has existed for years, but no serious intervention has been made. On page 5

After the Prime Minister’s statement, the leader of the PAD reacts: How have you employed Ceka: Nano, do not speak too soon Dismissals of ministers, the coalition decides TIRANA - According to Mr. Ceka, the future of the government depends on the coalition partners. “Decisions cannot be made unilaterally, because the government is the product of a political agreement,” he said. Ceka stressed that changes in the cabinet are not the personal matter of the prime minister and asked that any move be discussed first with the allies. He added that if this spirit is not respected, the governing partnership risks entering a crisis. On page 3 The cabinet of ministers

Blitz visit to Tirana. Meets Nano, Milo, Berisha... Kinkel: We will bring back the emigrants The German minister demands a final deadline TIRANË - The German foreign minister said that the issue of Albanian emigrants must be solved through a clear deadline and with full cooperation with the Albanian authorities. During the meetings in Tirana, he discussed with political leaders the regional situation, the return of emigrants, and German assistance for stabilizing the country. On page 7 Kinkel and Nano at yesterday’s meeting (Photo: Plaor To)

Two Greeks caught with 40 anti-aircraft shells Turkish relations with Greece: Police arrest at the border ATHENS - Greek special forces yesterday arrested a person with an important position in the transport organized by the mafia of vehicles. According to the police, the incident is linked to weapons-trafficking networks and to the activities of groups that use the border with Albania for smuggling. On page 40

The police are investigating. There are political motives 10-hour wait at the Përrenit Polyclinic TIRANA - Residents against Celës TIRANA - The residents of the village of Llazarat protested after the explosion that occurred in the home of a local socialist. According to them, the incident has political motives and is linked to the tensions created after the elections. The police are investigating the perpetrators, while the material damage is considerable. On page 9

Conflict indications! Deputy Medicine: Consultations in service for salaries Pasho: My whole work, more than me, I want the President TIRANA - The self-proclaimed President of the magazine “Economy” and former adviser to the prime minister, Ylli Pango, has published an “Autobiography,” in which he talks about the President, the scandal with former deputy prime minister Bashkim Fino, the appendices with the socialists and the arrival of the President. According to Pasho, the self-proclaimed President of the magazine “Economy” will be part of a book. On page 2

Albania-Malta 1:1 Hafizi: We had to win, we hit two posts A weakened national team match. The coach made the difference. Murat Shefqetiu in his first match for the national team, injured, not at his best level On page 12

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