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Koha Jonë

E Martë 8 Korrik 1997

The winning word

Will an honest person come out to rebuke us, "did the police come back with all their helmets and eagle insignia?". For seven hours in a row, a broad counterattack by the criminal police, order forces, special forces and volunteer helpers was carried out. All these units conducted an operation to clear the road of the remains of last night's barricades. This news is the official name of a government operation aimed at restoring the ruined state. While part of Tirana had overturned barricades and all the roads blocked, the square in front of the National Library of Tirana was seen filling with crowds of people as they were unblocking the heavy vehicles of the traffic police. Since morning, Tirana and Durrës Road were abandoned by armed gangs and the old occupiers of the suburbs. There were several shots fired at the exit from Tirana, but everything remained within the limits of incidents. Meanwhile, in the central part of the capital, the order forces cleared the barricades erected near the Lana bridge and near the buildings of institutions. For ordinary citizens, this was the first sign that the state was returning. Despite the fear of recent days, the police and other security units began restoring traffic and stopping armed groups patrolling unchecked. The vocabulary used by politics during these months had worsened the country's climate. In these circumstances, the winning word was the return of order, the unblocking of everyday life, and the beginning of normalization.
Tiranë Rruga E Durrësit Lana

News comes from the sea: "Koha Jonë"

Starting from the election with deputy[?], independent in the People's Assembly and the continuation[?] of the weapon? of red future deputies fiq[?], Arlian Krasa. We were sent on duty before this? at the end without[?] energizing and calming. As for? the electors of the gazette, it will be directed by journalists on duty and by the independent newspaper "Koha Jonë", after presenting the deputy's mandate to one? of the deputies. The names of the board members will be made public within a few days. NIKOLLË LESI Arlian Krasa, host of radio "KOHA" Yesterday near radio "KOHA", Nikollë Lesi appointed as radio host the well-known journalist, Ardian Kashta.
Arlian Krasa Nikollë Lesi Ardian Kashta