Yesterday, the Republican Institute from the USA meets with political parties Only 22 percent in favor of the path taken Yesterday, the Republican Institute from the USA meets with political parties American poll in Albania: “Now the majority are dissatisfied” Only 22 percent in favor of the path taken A poll by the American Republican Institute for Albania has been completed and yesterday it was passed into the hands of some of the main Albanian parties. Gjinushi and Apostoli for the PSD, Godo and Mediu for the PR, and Imami for the PAD met yesterday with the authors of the poll and received part of the figures. Today the leaders of the PS and PD will meet. In the halls of the “Euoropark” hotel, Albanian politicians yesterday became acquainted with the poll data on the political situation in Albania and on party preferences. This poll also includes economic and social issues, the media, etc. However, the representatives of the American Republican Institute, led by Mr. Peter Dickinson, have not yet distributed to the leaders of the Albanian parties the answers to the direct questions “which party will you vote for”. page 3

Socialists on the votes of emigrants The votes are manipulated at the embassy Socialists on the votes of emigrants PS: Do not vote in Athens The votes are manipulated at the embassy

The mystery is cleared up

From Tirana to the sidewalks of Milan page 9

Vlora, a hail of Kalashnikov fire over a powerful company “No problem for our creditors” Vlora, a hail of Kalashnikov fire over a powerful company VEFA Holding attacked, 144 thousand dollars stolen “No problem for our creditors” page 2

Bukoshi and Godo on Kosovo Diplomatic pressure must be faced Bukoshi and Godo on Kosovo No colonial autonomy Diplomatic pressure must be faced page 3

Spectacular theft $6,000 short in the inventory of “Teliks & Co” Spectacular theft 40 gold rings stolen $6,000 short in the inventory of “Teliks & Co” page 2

Arrest measures set for the genocidists Miska, Asllani and Ramizi back in jail Arrest measures set for the genocidists Çuko and Bushati return home Miska, Asllani and Ramizi back in jail again A meeting in handcuffs, yesterday morning, of five former senior officials at the Court of First Instance in the capital. The reason for this was the imposition of arrest measures on them, after their detention three days earlier in connection with the charges of internment and deportation. Three of the accused, who are currently serving sentences in Tepelena prison, have been returned to their cells. One of them, Pali Miska, in response to a question from “KJ” regarding the new charge, replied only: “I am very, very tired.” Meanwhile, the other two accused, Lenka Çuko and Sulejman Bushati, have ended up back home. According to sources from the Tirana Prosecutor’s Office, more arrests of this type are expected soon. page 2 Former politburo member Pali Miska at yesterday’s hearing Photo: G. Shkullaku

Durrës: Prosecutor changes the charges against the defendants Thursday’s verdict on the scandal of the 800 thousand missing dollars Durrës: Prosecutor changes the charges against the defendants “Epidamn”, investigation concludes Thursday’s verdict on the scandal of the 800 thousand missing dollars page 7

Fight against smuggling Almost the entire police force leaves Fight against smuggling Storm at Kapshtica Customs Almost the entire police force leaves page 6

USA: Only in South Carolina 85 dead from snow Army helping the population page 13