Euro-socialists worried about the greed of corruption among the new rulers FRESH: No to the smuggling government Nano attacks Nikollë Lesi: “The government cannot repay Nikollë’s personal debts” Tribune in the PS Today’s lead article in “Rilindja Demokratike” with the title “Whoever speaks is sorry for the truth” [?] Yesterday’s Nazokon[?] receives special recognition from the MEPs of the European parliamentary group of the right. Signed by the chairman of the European parliamentary group and the chairman of the parliamentary group of the European right, former Foreign Minister of Portugal, Jose Manuel Durrao Barroso, the article deals with the truths of emerging from the crisis. After a clear overview of the situation in Albania, the right-wing European MEPs point out very clearly that “It is the current Albanian government that is sunk up to its neck in corruption, which mafia figures are exploiting.” Furthermore, the MEPs note that “It should be emphasized that instead of fighting corruption, the main concern of the current government is to build a network of clientelism and a wealthy class with illegal incomes.” The Democrats back in the square for Arbnori The democratic leader, Sali Berisha, yesterday morning took part in the protest rally held in the center of the capital and organized by FRESH for the release of former Speaker of Parliament, Pjetër Arbnori. After the rally ended, Berisha, when asked by journalists, expressed his conviction that “Pjetër Arbnori will be released and justice will be done. We must be able with dignity to confront those who are capable of arresting our deputies and the opposition leader.” In his speech at the gathering, the chairman of FRESH accused Prime Minister Nano and the socialists of “moving farther and farther away from Europe day by day in order to move closer to the East.” Rally in the PS The chairman of the Socialist Party, Fatos Nano, took part yesterday morning in a rally in Paris[?] on the occasion of the 6th anniversary of the founding of this party. Several Socialist Party deputies and many citizens also took part in the rally. In his speech, the socialist leader gave a brief overview of the situation in Albania and accused opposition representatives of causing the unrest of recent months. Speaking about this situation, Nano said that the government is determined to restore order and calm in the country. Responding to journalists’ interest in Nikollë Lesi’s latest statement, Prime Minister Nano replied briefly: “The Albanian government cannot pay Nikollë’s personal debts.” The Democrats back in the square for Arbnori Declaring a state of emergency for a 6-month period in agreement with the Constitutional Court is presented as an unacceptable political and procedural act. This statement, signed by the political secretary of the PPD, Fatmir Mediu, was made public yesterday through a press release. The statement says that “The declaration of such a state seriously undermines the principles of the rule of law, restricts human rights and freedoms, and institutionalizes political repression.” Mediu also said that today’s government has deliberately avoided the necessary consensus with the country’s political forces and institutions. According to the PPD statement, the current government is trying to rule through crisis rather than govern. “Through an extended state of emergency, the government seeks to legitimize its political failure and its lack of will to build the state,” the statement concludes. The media on the road of Avdisë[?] Another harsh reaction came yesterday from the parliamentary group of the Democratic Party regarding the violence used against the “Koha Jonë” journalist Aleksandër Frangaj. The statement says that “the continuous pressure and violent acts against independent media clearly show the authoritarian face of today’s power.” According to the democrats, this act constitutes a direct threat to press freedom and the public’s right to information. The statement calls on the authorities to immediately clarify the incident and punish those responsible.

Police catch Nano’s daughter with drugs Edlira Nano was very well known in the circles of the “Sami Frashëri” school as a drug addict The prime minister’s daughter Nano was detained tonight on Elbasan Road[?]. According to police sources, Edlira Nano was caught red-handed with a dose of heroin. The narcotic substance was found during a personal search, while sources indicate that she was accompanied by two other young people. The police have begun investigations to determine the source of the drugs and any possible links to distribution networks. Sources close to the “Sami Frashëri” school claim that Edlira had long been known as a regular heroin user.

Berisha expresses condolences at Mother Teresa’s home for the Mërve The director of “Koha Jonë” with an unprecedented editorial, which was received with astonishment by Prime Minister Nano, but with astonishment by the prime minister[?] Unexpected developments in the camp of the majority front to the PS The democratic leader, Sali Berisha, yesterday morning traveled to Skopje to express condolences on the occasion of Mother Teresa’s passing. At Rinas Airport, Berisha declared to journalists that this news is a great loss for the Albanian nation and for all humanity. He said that Mother Teresa’s name will remain unforgettable as a symbol of compassion, sacrifice, and love for humankind. On the other hand, the newspaper “Koha Jonë” published yesterday an editorial by Nikollë Lesi in which the government and Prime Minister Nano were harshly attacked. According to political reactions, this piece has been seen as a sign of a new clash within the left-wing camp. Sources close to the PS claim that Nano’s reaction was harsh and that he considered the article a personal attack.

Afterwards, Mr. Berisha went to the wife of the People’s Hero, Sali Çekaj[?], where he expressed condolences for the death of her sister. According to the same sources, Berisha also took part yesterday in the tributes for Mother Teresa. He said that her figure remains a rare example of humanism for Albanians and for the world. In the airport premises and in later statements, Mr. Berisha highly praised Mother Teresa’s work, calling her a living saint of the Albanian nation. He said that her name will live forever in the memory of humanity.

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The prime minister’s daughter is a regular heroin user Edlira Nano was very well known in the circles of the “Sami Frashëri” school as a drug addict Police catch Nano’s daughter with drugs Edlira Nano was a student at the “Sami Frashëri” school and was a drug addict NSH. ON PAGE 2