EVERYTHING FROM YESTERDAY’S TRIAL AND MYRTEZA’S MOTHER’S PROPHECY
. Zani: Farewell, prison. Why the famous man from Vlora is being released. “If there are many police officers around the courthouse on Monday, Zani will receive a heavy sentence, but if the number of police officers is as usual, then Zani will be released.” Of course, the person who said these words was no prophet, but simply Zani’s own mother, who seems to have foreseen her son’s release from prison. And indeed, events unfolded just as the old woman from Vlora had predicted, when, after the prosecutor’s closing arguments, the prosecution requested that the boss of Çole be sentenced only to the time already spent in pre-trial detention. On page 9. The Nano-Majko duo has begun. On page 3.
Where do Albanians hide their money?
ECONOMY
. Where do Albanians hide their money? The population’s savings deposits at the Savings Bank reached 118 billion new lekë in February, or more than USD 750 million. All this money is “sleeping” in the Bank’s vaults, because it has been prohibited by the Bank of Albania... On page 10.
Thaçi in Washington today
THE GUARANTEE
. Thaçi in Washington today. The chairman of Kosovo’s provisional delegation, Hashim Thaçi, departed for Washington today, where he will meet with some of the highest-ranking US officials, from whom he is expected to obtain guarantees for signing the peace agreement offered by the Contact Group in Rambouillet. On pages 4–5.
Berisha: Ready for elections
YESTERDAY: THE LEADERSHIP
. Berisha: Ready for elections. Berisha is preparing the DP for new elections. “The country is experiencing an undeniable catastrophe, so we must try to put forward our own alternatives to safeguard future prospects, which require sacrifices from everyone.” On page 2.
The last stop for prostitutes
. The last stop for prostitutes. Gjirokastra is the last stop for Albanian prostitutes on their way to Greece. The head of the criminal police at the Gjirokastër Police Commissariat, Muhamet Dyrmishi, says that Gjirokastra is the springboard used by women arriving from various cities in Albania to cross over... On page 17.
Italian consulate with conditions
. Italian consulate with conditions. “The Italians are willing to build a consulate in Durrës, but on the condition that they are given the building housing the General Directorate of Railways.” This was said yesterday by Durrës Mayor Arqile Gorea, according to whom, following frequent negotiations with government officials... On page 16.
Tomorrow: the third draw
The rules
. Rules. 1. Keep this copy of the newspaper for your competition number. 2. Game numbers are published every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. 3. On Monday, 8 March, the third draw will be held on TV KLAN for a trip for 2 people to ITALY and 2 SCHENGEN visas. • More information inside the newspaper. Sunday in ITALY. Albanian Gazette. Your competition number for today. SERIES EF. 191284.