The communes and municipalities of all Albania go on strike: “Nanocracy must stop the rampage” Lush Prçpali is unlocked from Puka. The government and state media invent strikebreakers. Parliament, the escalation of forms of protest Yesterday, the local government strike spread throughout Albania. All communes and municipalities, with the exception of two or three of them, stopped working yesterday. This protest had been announced and was related to discrimination in the distribution of local government funds, to the dismissal of more than 4,500 local administration officials elected by the people, and to the failure to respect and the complete usurpation of local government. This protest is considered the first in a series of other actions through which local government in the country opposes the Nano government. However, the government and its spokesperson are manipulating matters and, as is their well-known habit, are blaming local government for blocking reform. In reality, this reform, which was approved by a modest number of votes, is not reforming anything, but replacing it with dangerous centralization. These ideas and arguments also became clear in the protests organized by representatives of local government. At the heart of the local authorities’ stance is the defense of their autonomy. Aggression and inappropriate interference by the central administration against local structures have become everyday occurrences. Under such conditions, yesterday’s protest is only the beginning of a broader political and institutional clash. Yesterday, in front of Tirana Municipality

Berisha: From Crete, we know only the betrayal of the Albanian prime minister Berisha: From Crete, we know only the betrayal of the Albanian prime minister Europe and the USA do not recognize Nano’s blunders The insistence on approving certain decisions, which are detrimental to the country, is a serious concern. This is also guaranteed by the acts and positions of Houston and Lisbon ON PAGE 3

Disappointment, despair, isolation, betrayal in the first 100 days of rule by the former communists The darkest days for Albanians The Democratic Party presented yesterday to public opinion a document titled “100 days of Nano’s government.” It is based on all the negative phenomena that have occurred in Albania during these last months, namely the failure of the government’s fiscal policy, the lack of security for life and property, the increased presence of former Sigurimi members in the administration and police, the government’s ties to trafficking, the lack of civil freedoms, etc. Such a document was presented by the spokesperson of the Democratic Party, Ethem Ruka, at a press conference. He emphasized that “the Socialist election campaign was full of promises and propaganda, while their first 100 days in government have produced nothing but disappointment and insecurity.” ON PAGE 3

Enough government officials. The super-inspector “dismisses” the accusations the government made against the Company Enough government officials. The super-inspector “dismisses” the accusations the government made against the Company Arapi accepts the validity of VEA’s money Nano accuses VEA of illegal money transfers “VEA effectively bankrupt” A few days after the government statement. The government chief’s declaration collapses the “understanding” between VEA and the government ON PAGE 5

PD and PP will cooperate against the communist rampage Berisha congratulates Mehdiu

Crime and smuggling at home 100 days: the converted one into 3 months of chemistry Crime and smuggling at home ON PAGE 4

The PD deputy bursts out in indignation that the trial against the majority will be Hajdarit: The judicial panel is unlawful ON PAGE 4

Discontented students boycott classes Discontented students boycott classes The Ministry of Education starts the strike ON PAGE 4