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Koha Jonë

E premte 5 Shkurt 1997

Greece: 250,000 Albanians, legalization today

The PS is simply respecting the Constitution. No talks outside Parliament. Vesna: The Hague of Albanian law, thus [?] Arbnori: The strike does not end here Taking close advantage of Albanian political developments, the Greek newspaper, or more precisely the one widely distributed among the Albanian diaspora in Athens, talks and writes about other news from opposition spokespeople. Thus yesterday “Koha Jonë” presented an interview with the spokesperson of the PDS, Edi Paloka, given to the newspaper “PAS”. Meanwhile, after a meeting with the Serbs, the chairman of the Christian Democratic Party, Nikollë Lesi, said that the Serbian prime minister, Gjingjiç, has come out on the side of the Serbs. At the same time, the head of Greek espionage, Mr. Vaso [?], declared that he is following developments in our country with interest and that there is no reason for Greece to worry. In an interview for “Koha Jonë”, Mr. Arbnori said that the strike does not end here. Whether there will be further political clashes in the coming days will depend on the behavior of the parties and on international pressure. The PS is asking the opposition to be part of the reform commissions, while the PD says that its legitimacy comes from the popular vote and not from deals made outside Parliament. Despite this, recent events have taken the debate into a new phase. In Athens today the Greek government cabinet is expected to meet, where the issue of Albanian emigrants and their legalization will be discussed. Greek officials cite the figure of 250,000 Albanian emigrants who will benefit from this scheme. This decision is seen as an important move for the social and economic stability of the Albanian community in Greece.
Arbnori Edi Paloka Nikollë Lesi Gjingjiç Vaso[?] Greqi Athinë Shqipëri

The opposition is outside

Bringing close the Albanian political developments, the Greek newspaper or more precisely the one widely distributed among the Albanian diaspora in Athens, speaks and writes about the positions of the opposition. According to it, the opposition is outside the institutions and is looking for other ways to return to the scene. Analysts see that the political crisis is dragging on and that the rhetoric between the sides has become harsher. In its comments, the Greek press also mentions the regional impact of the events in Albania and the interest of the international factor in the country's stability. This interpretation appears as part of a broader climate of assessment of the Albanian situation.
Athinë Shqipëri

After October 1 VAT increases

Albanian traders on the verge of total bankruptcy 34 police officers at the prosecutor's office The new measures that the tax administration will take starting at the beginning of October will increase state revenues by at least 25.3%. VAT will also be imposed on 18% of the turnover of medium-sized firms, which means bankruptcy for small businesses. Traders complain that costs are rising and competition is becoming impossible. Nano has accused Kastriot Islami, the chief of police and chairman of the parliamentary economic commission, of trying to legalize and protect those who are at the top of state theft. Instead, he proposes clear measures to increase budget revenues and a deeper fiscal reform.
Nano Kastriot Islami Shqipëri