70 police officers use violence against 12 judges who had begun a hunger strike in the premises of the Tirana court. 8 of the judges are taken to Police Station No. 2. The "RD" journalist Pollo is also mistreated; Hajdari and Menia present their demands with support The gangs in power escalate violence. The gangs in power Escalate violence Judges arrested and beaten 70 police officers use violence against 12 judges who had begun a hunger strike in the premises of the Tirana court. 8 of the judges are taken to Police Station No. 2. The "RD" journalist Pollo is also mistreated, Hajdari and Menia present their demands with support ON PAGE 3 A fiery alarm has been raised in the country. Under a secret order from the Minister of Justice, the independence of the courts is being attacked more and more severely every day and is being replaced by the order of a police power. The entire Albanian judiciary is now under brutal police assault. Yesterday from 10:00 in the premises of the Court of Cassation, the police struck 12 judges with rubber batons, fists and kicks; they had begun a hunger strike. This is an unprecedented event in the history of the Albanian judiciary. The gang in police uniforms entered the court premises by force and terrorized the judges on the government's orders. Those beaten were some of the most renowned judges in Albania, such as court presidents, law professors, outstanding specialists with academic degrees. The police violence was completely unnecessary, intended to humiliate them at the hands of the police. The cause of the police madness is not yet known, but the fact is that the judges’ hunger strike was a peaceful protest over their worsened conditions. All the judges had been sitting quietly in their offices when suddenly numerous masked police officers attacked brutally. Afterwards, 8 judges were arrested and taken by vans to Police Station No. 2. This event is a national scandal and proves that the country is sliding toward a brutal regime. Durrës on its feet for new elections

Durrës on its feet for new elections

The opposition demands the government’s resignation and new elections Albania risks a return to chaos. Non-consensus and anti-nationalism are backed by the crowd. One of the reasons for this solution

Socialists demand increased tension Last night’s statement by the editorial offices of Albanian Television after the newsroom intervened in the programs has sparked harsh political reactions. The chairman of the Democratic parliamentary group, Tritan Shehu, declared that TVSH’s stance is unacceptable and constitutes a violation of media pluralism. Meanwhile, the socialists have described the reaction as a political provocation and are calling for immediate measures. ON PAGE 3

A purchased advertisement causes envy and jealousy in Hoxha, Adea and the Nano family? Paris 6, Rue Du Dragon, No. 42, near Boulevard Saint Germain In Paris there is a somewhat special neighborhood, in the center of the city, a place known for its boutiques, galleries and expensive apartments. It is precisely there, according to a source, that a luxury villa linked to the name of Prime Minister Nano is located. The address mentioned is Rue Du Dragon no. 42. This address is cited as an example of unexplained wealth and has sparked reactions in Albanian political circles. ON PAGE 3

Baja and Arbnori in the families of the murdered police officers. Mallakastërfoti the criminal stain and with ministers of Nano’s government Islami played the role of the most arresting one a week ago. The ringleader, Nano’s bodyguard during the election campaign ON PAGE 3

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