The protests by the high-school inspectors in the capital are spreading across all of Albania Alongside the protest by the inspectors of the Foreign Languages School, students from the Pedagogical High School and the Polytechnic and Industrial High School in Tirana are also joining in, as are the inspectors of the Agricultural High School in Gjirokastra, boycotting classes until their demands are met Students say they expect funding from the government, not threats There has not been a single school in Tirana that has not been affected by the protest, no teacher who has not been threatened, and no student who has not heard over the course of days the threats and calls for a boycott. Yesterday at midday, hundreds of students gathered opposite the building of the Foreign Languages School, openly expressing their opposition to the Nano government. With banners and slogans they demanded a return to normality in education, the provision of textbooks and normal conditions for the conduct of classes. Students from the Pedagogical and Polytechnic Schools of Tirana also took part in the protest. A photograph on the page shows one of the rooms where the inspectors of the Foreign Languages School were killed and butchered. A broader report on these developments is given on page 2. One of the rooms where the inspectors of the Foreign Languages School were killed in the course of the inspectors’ actions

The mayor of the commune of Sinebalali [?] Artur Murraj, 30, Secretary of the presidency of the PD branch in Kavaja, known by the nickname “Zag”, is killed by unidentified persons on the doorstep of his home. A newspaper could even be produced as a special information supplement, containing only the latest victims among PD leaders and local government officials in the country. This climate of terror and violence has only encouraged the gangs in government that are carrying out these attacks. Artur Murraj from Kavaja was another painful case that yesterday shook the entire town of Kavaja. The 30-year-old Murraj was killed last night on the doorstep of his home in neighborhood no. 4. Unidentified persons fired at him and then fled. Murraj died at the scene. This serious act further shocked opinion in Kavaja, since Murraj was known as Secretary of the presidency of the PD branch and as an active figure in the city’s political life. Sources from Kavaja stated that the incident is linked to the climate of terror against representatives of the opposition and local government. A more complete report on this serious crime is published on page 3.

Statements from Washington on the Crete meeting “With a line-up alongside Russia and Greece, the Albanian government aims to become a political factor in the Balkans by relativizing and distorting Serbian policy” Bërsina comments on the statement by the President of Turkey, Mesut Yilmaz, regarding the Kosovo issue. Macedonia and everyone else in the world must recognize the return of the Albanian question and the involvement of those interested in the developments of the process. Various analysts state that the positions of the Nano government and the rapprochement with Athens and Moscow are harming Albanian national interests in the region. On page 3

From Korça to Vlorë, with demands for wage and pension increases, as well as subsidies for families in need. The democratic government of 1992 managed to ease the difficult economic situation through reforms and privatization, but today the country is facing new shortages and rising prices. In various cities, protests are being organized over bread, wages, and pensions. According to information received by the editorial office, citizens in Korça, Vlorë, and other cities have expressed dissatisfaction with the severe economic situation and the lack of assistance from the government. A broader overview is provided on page 3.

Berisha comments on the president’s statement with interest Honest Albania, Macedonia and everyone else in the world must draw the right conclusions from the pragmatic positions of the government in Tirana The spokesman of the Democratic Party strongly condemns and presents a director of the scenario. As the disregard for the Kosovo issue and the soft approach toward Serbian policy continue to deepen, the opposition criticizes President Meidani for his statements. On page 3

The Democratic Party denounces Radio Television censorship The blocking of Saturday’s PD press conference on a private RTV and on government television is an unprecedented act in the practice of Albanian independent media Ala Hoxha expressed the highest indignation on behalf of RTSH. This case shows that the leaders of public TV have put the state media at the service of the government. Continues on page 2

PD offers condolences to the families of the Adriatic victims The Albanian government’s position on this tragedy has embarrassed not only the Italian public, but also the government and the international community The Democratic Party expresses its sincere condolences to the families of the victims and condemns the silence and irresponsibility of the government in the face of the Adriatic tragedy. Continues on page 2

Glokoke Malaj at the head of a commando in Tepelenë The turmoil and the socialist government as a whole publicly replace 80 percent with the Nano government 60% of those surveyed say that the elections of 29 June were not free and fair, but violent On page 3