The Greek newspaper "Eleftherotipia", in its issue of 14 September 1992, publishes an article by its correspondent for Balkan affairs, Tagliavini, titled "BERISHA’s chair cracks". The main accusation weighing on President Berisha is the arms-import scandal from Italy and Bulgaria, which passed through the hands of intermediaries and sellers on the domestic market. It is accompanied by a decision taken by him as chairman of the Defense Council, which he convened himself only once, by which Berisha first authorized the government to allow the import of weapons. In addition, the president presents himself as the state’s “open eye” and the man who watches and follows everything. The latest accusations are that he abused the office of president and influenced the executive branch. According to the article, many people speak of the rapid enrichment of the president’s family and those close to him. Likewise, references are made to interference in justice and in the independent media. The piece says the president’s position is shaking, while growing dissatisfaction is also being voiced by former collaborators. It is also mentioned that political circles in Tirana are increasingly talking about the possibility of new developments. The article also links the situation to the economic crisis, social discontent, and the decline in citizens’ trust in power. Against this background, the Greek newspaper notes that political tensions are rising in Albania. From this perspective, the author suggests that Berisha’s “chair” is cracking, not only because of political opponents, but also because of his own government’s mistakes.

It is laughable to make the same analysis if it is done by the same person, but at least the allusion becomes clear. While the issue of the checks and its specifics have so far been covered in quite a lot of material in the Albanian and foreign press, perhaps this compiled version will be one of the most interesting. Because the events are linked to well-known names of the USA, the CIA, the Pentagon, the Italian government, the secret service, Alfred Sereqi, Aleksandër Meksi, Jozefina Topalli, and many others. In the material published to date, it is noted that the checks scandal became known through anonymous comments for the commissioners in which the names of the USA, CIA, the Pentagon, the Italian government, and the secret service are mentioned. Meanwhile, another voice has claimed that other names are also circulating in this story. At the same time, the article makes allusions to private meetings, suspicious conversations, and contacts with foreign elements. It also mentions a kind of erotic-political atmosphere, which the author appears to treat with irony. Despite the sensational tone, the text suggests that behind this story there may also be a diplomatic background. In any case, public figures and important institutions are mentioned, making the article attractive to readers of the time.

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