Azem Hajdari TIRANA - Azem Hajdari has been charged by the Prosecutor’s Office. Yesterday, for four hours, the MP without immunity gave his explanations and answered questions prepared in advance by the investigators about the incident in Milot. The charge brought against him is “opposing and obstructing the work of state investigators and insulting them on account of their duty.” Hajdari did not accept the charges and also refused to be represented by a lawyer. Officials from the prosecution said yesterday that “if a legal basis is established, Parliament may be asked for permission to question him about other investigative matters as well.” On page 7

Army on alert: We are monitoring Kosovo TIRANA Army spy uncovered It is Lufti Asneka, Director of Logistics On page 12 TIRANA Mysterious disappearance of two children Police and families have been searching for them for 15 days On page 4 REGARDING THE MARCH BLOODBATH Ngjela launches investigation TIRANA - The Albanian army is heading north. The Ministry of Defense announced yesterday that in the northeastern region of the country, military personnel throughout the country have been placed on first-degree readiness. According to Ministry sources, this in fact means preparation for a counter-response in the event of aggression or an escalation of the situation in Kosovo. According to informa- ... a group from the General Staff, which is coordinating with the respective commands, is continuously monitoring and assessing the situation. According to

TIRANA - In Drenica, Serbian military forces continue the Serbian army’s combat operations against the unarmed Albanian civilian population. Although the attacks temporarily subsided yesterday afternoon, Serbian forces launched an offensive, shelling the village of Perkaz i Poshtëm with artillery. According to reports from the Council for the Defense of Human Rights in Kosovo, Serbian military forces. After the situation eased in the afternoon, the attack began again. Serbian army forces attacked the village of LLaushë, but by yesterday evening they had still been unable to enter the village. Albanian families are defending themselves by every means in order to protect their homes, property and everything else. Entire families from the occupied areas are... Yesterday’s rally in Tirana (Photo: Hektor Pustina)

Special forces operation. 19 suspects detained Night of bombs in Korçë Wave of explosions terrorizes the city KORÇË - Terror in Korçë. The city experiences one of its most frightening nights and wakes up frozen with fear of the tritol explosions and Kalashnikov gunfire. Two tritol explosions in the city center, followed by numerous shots, were enough to cause panic and anxiety and, on the other hand, to put the police on alert as they face difficult moments in the fight against crime. Special forces patrol the city, while 19 people have been taken to the police station. The explosions and gunfire are considered a response to the special forces’ operation. Yesterday’s day was filled with talk about the frightening night, while the police pointed the finger at rival gangs, whose clashes have become frequent in recent days and have significantly destabilized the city’s situation. On page 5

VEFA chief denies charges TIRANA - Alimuçaj appears in court. At yesterday’s hearing, the judges informed the VEFA defendant of the charges brought against him. “The doors of my company were open to the administrators,” the minor defendant Alimuçaj said in the courtroom. Judge Deda did not change the house-arrest order imposed the previous day. In addition to the many [unclear] at the residence of the president of the lending company, a police officer will also be added. Vehbi Alimuçaj stated his arguments before the court. Despite the medical report submitted by the VEFA boss, the court ordered house arrest in his absence. On page 6

The club’s board announces its decision TIRANE - Partizani is abandoning the championship. An announcement from the red club has shocked everyone. Such a thing has often been discussed by other teams before, but now it has become a reality for the team with the most titles. “Taking as our reason the unsporting incidents directed against our team in Elbasan, where violence accompanied by pressure was exerted by elements who see sport—and want to place it—under the control of passions and immoral, illicit business, with these incidents having occurred repeatedly in recent times, and considering the FSHF Disciplinary Commission’s decision unfair and one-sided, the management staff has decided: 1- To withdraw from all Football Championship activities in protest against all the unsporting actions carried out to the detriment of this team. 2- To prevent any irregularity or misinterpretation among the fans, we have decided to play the next match against Teuta as well; it will also serve as a farewell to all our fans, who aspire to clean and dignified football within the concept of sporting rivalry. 3- We assure all concerned that the care, training and all other commitments made to the team will continue as normal, in order to preserve its physical conditioning intact. A statement signed by the management staff prompted Musata to say just two words: “It’s very serious; let’s wait for the Appeal’s decision too...” Nevertheless, it has now been put in writing and will be implemented. “We are ready to play even in the second division, if the FSHF considers such a measure justified, but at least [we will do so] honestly,” the Partizani staff declared. Dritan Lundra

ANNOUNCES THE RECONCILIATION GOVERNMENT TIRANE - Xhulio Andreotti arrives in Tirana. The former Italian prime minister of several governments, the successful politician, the man with ongoing legal proceedings and the senator for life arrives to give a talk lasting two hours on history, politics, journalism and national reconciliation. It was an invitation sent by Shpëtim Nazarko, director of “Dita Informacion,” that reached the villa of the former Italian prime minister. Andreotti did not hesitate to reply “OK” and agree to give a talk on national reconciliation. A member of the “Il Triangolo” association, Andreotti is considered one of the co-founders of this international association for friendship and coexistence among the peoples of the Mediterranean region. The man who led the Italian government for years, a top-ranking politician in the neighboring state, is visiting Albania for the second time. Three years ago he met privately with Spantak Ngjela and Azem Hajdari. Today the senator for life is expected to be at the center of attention of Albanian journalists and politicians, who will also have much to learn from the Christian Democrat Andreotti. Although the former Italian prime minister is coming to Albania, he brings with him a mountain of accusations made by the Italian prosecutor’s office concerning his collaboration with elements of the Italian mafia.

The Serbs declare: “We will stop the attacks; we have killed Adem Jashari, the UÇK leader”

Ngjela launches investigations in Vlorë On page 5