Europe: Albania in a hole
Students in Tirana boycott classes. Forum: No to Berisha’s second term
Vlora, places are narrowing. 7 in hospital
Last night in the ancient village in the municipality of Këlcyrë, the place known for tourism, we were informed that another incident had occurred. Dozens of residents of this area have asked for assistance after consuming drinking water until early morning. The Foreign Minister has formally asked the government to restore order, and the statement by the foreign embassies has not calmed the situation. The Minister of Public Order has received a special order and is following the situation closely.
The extension of the European hour for monitoring the current authority took place with 7 and 26 members of the government and dozens of others who were leaving. PD considers the protest and the unrest in Vlora to be stirred up by irresponsible elements. The protests began at the city banks, where the return of the money was demanded. Afterwards, police stations and local government buildings were attacked.
Yesterday morning police cordons began to be placed at the entrances to the city. However, classes at the University continue to be suspended. There are several injured and arrested people. The Vlora prefect has received orders to block the city entrances. The Interior Minister has stated that measures are being taken to prevent escalation.
In an initial reaction, the western embassies expressed concern about the situation in Albania. They called on the parties to sit down in dialogue and avoid violence. An EU spokesperson said that aid could be called into question if the situation gets out of control.
Student forums in Tirana have called for a boycott of classes and a protest against President Berisha’s second term. The students state that the political crisis has entered a new phase and are demanding free elections.
In Vlora, police have used force to disperse the crowds. Hospital sources speak of 7 admitted patients. The city remains tense.
At the hunger strike by the students of Vlora Reuters Photo
Last night in the ancient village of the municipality of Këlcyrë, the place, and the strike by those cut off, changed from the forecast in the statements of various foreign embassies. In Macedonia and in the countries of the community there continue to be reactions regarding this situation. The newspaper notes that the response was unexpected. The extension of the European hour for monitoring was commented on as a signal to the government.
Thousands of residents have called for intervention to restore order and have raised doubts about the functioning of the administration. At the same time, the government said it would take measures. Another point of attention has also been the request for the resignation of some local leaders.
The extension of the European hour for monitoring the current authority took place with 7 and 26 members of the government and dozens of others who were leaving. PD considers the protest and the unrest in Vlora to be stirred up by irresponsible elements.
Yesterday morning police cordons began to be placed at the entrances to the city.
At the hunger strike by the students of Vlora Reuters Photo
After the TV statement by the state chief inspector Blerim Çela, “Albania” and “Koha Jonë”
Regarding the Vlora scene, it is a matter of a high-profile activity. In addition to the general checking of figures, other claims have also been presented. According to the documents shown in this television program, serious financial violations were identified. In a well-known company, inconsistencies with the law and fiscal rules were found. The statement has triggered strong reactions and opened a public debate over the responsibilities of the institutions.
Vlora sector, bank date 26/01/1996/61 writing 6600 xop[?] telek[?]smes program. It comes out completed [?] document dated 26/01/1996, date 27/01/1996 [?]. During this time, considerable sums have been withdrawn from the accounts. It is further stated that, by verbal order, payments were made without full legal basis.
The article Blerim Çela on TV, the state chief inspector, tomorrow is reacting on this issue. Ylli Pango in a statement said that there were deviations and violations. The company “Albania” as well as the newspaper “Koha Jonë” have also been mentioned.
K. J.