On the President’s birthday, the socialists lay down their arms page 5

Yesterday in Tirana, at the “Tirana” hotel, the heads of the PD branches and its MPs gathered. During his speech, the historical leader of the democrats, Sali Berisha, spoke harshly about the current chairman, Genc Pollo. According to Berisha, Genc Pollo is trying to preserve the excessive enthusiasm with which he won a large part of the members of the party’s youth forum. Berisha also accused Pollo of manipulating votes and of anti-statute actions. There was broad participation in this meeting and heated debates between supporters of the two sides. At the end of his speech, Berisha implied that the struggle for control of the PD would continue in the coming days. page 4

Court Nano and Pollo refuse testimony for “14 September” page 7 Police The heads of Tirana are being changed. Here is who is coming page 8 Districts MAPE arrives in Vlora for the fight against crime page 12 Turkey The earthquake causes catastrophe. Thousands dead and missing page 13

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