Together with Brokaj and Pëllumbi, also Hajdaraga and Meta The government’s misfortune BY ANA BRETASE The Albanian government has declared that by the end of the month the corruption of the Albanian prime minister Fatos Nano will be on trial. This story, which is making headlines around the world for the corrupt governance of the Albanian Socialist cabinet, is being denounced by Albanians inside the country, who are harshly accusing the prime minister of unlawful behavior and the muddled presentation of the government. Other models, but how are they to achieve power without going through the unsuitable electoral terrain of a chaotic Albania? Such an Albanian party with these standards was, of course, corruption. The public revelation of corrupt governance by government officials has fallen like a strong alarm against such a government. The opposition has called for broad popular resistance. In all the country’s cities there are organizations and protests against the government and corruption. Everyone understands why this government finds it impossible to govern. Something like this has happened whenever power has been built on deals rather than on the free vote. Corruption, abuse of funds and institutions, has also triggered a strong reaction within the PS itself. Some socialists call this a major crisis, others call it a disagreement with figures in the cabinet, saying that the PS must be reformed. Others are calling for the governing forums to meet and discuss ways out of the crisis. Could this perhaps be the whole essence of today’s government in a single word? Corruption? Perhaps yes. At the top levels of the PS leadership and the government, the fight against corruption is being proclaimed, but meanwhile there is a strange silence, a tolerance for abuse. This has brought major political and moral consequences. Page 3

Majlaj uncertain, left without support P 5

The President and Islami, lanxhnë with "Zh"? The President and Islami, lanxhnë with "Zh"? Melani defends the pyramids P 5

Politicians on holiday, they have nowhere to undress Bashkim Fino playing football at "Qemal Stafa" stadium Photo GENT SHKULLAKU Page 16

Tragic event in Cerrik / Mourning for all residents The flames devoured the little ones. The children were only 4 years old and with their refugee parents A serious घटना in the town of Cerrik. Three children are burned alive. It happened in neighborhood no. 5 of this town, during the evening hours of Friday. According to the initial investigations, negligence was the cause of the tragedy. No one had noticed that the switched-on television was causing a fire. Five-year-old Eldeni realized it when he began to feel the heat. He went down to the first floor and told his grandmother everything, who shouted for help. No one knew how to help them. While the black smoke was suffocating the windows, and along with them the children, it had begun to be small. Page 11

The rebel of Vlorë is not being questioned The rebel of Vlorë is not being questioned Deadline expires for Zani P 9

The prime minister, short meetings in the South The prime minister, short meetings in the South Nano admits corruption P 9

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