Berisha: "PD announces today the new platform of resistance. If one democrat is attacked, we will all react together." PD deputies at the head of the protest. Police intervenes lightly and withdraws, and the youth are reasoned with 1 The march of democrats on "Dëshmorët e Kombit" Boulevard - 2,000-3,000 protesters. According to information from the PDSH headquarters, the turnout appears to have been large. People who had come from the districts were also seen. The protest began peacefully, with people sitting on the sidewalks and with slogans against the socialist government. When the crowd reached near the Ministry of the Interior, police forces appeared and a minor clash occurred. According to witnesses, around 30 people were taken to the police station, including young people, women and children. Deputies of the Democratic Party and local leaders intervened to calm the situation, while the protesters demanded the release of those detained. Albania keeps its eyes on the opposition The center of political control of Albanians has once again returned to the capital. After the latest developments and the arrests of opposition activists, the Democratic Party has mobilized its structures for a large peaceful demonstration. The atmosphere in the city remains tense. In the streets nearby, numerous police forces could be seen, while passersby stopped to follow the developments. Opposition sources said the aim of the protest was to denounce political pressure, police violence and the severe economic situation. ON PAGE 2

Pukë, crime strikes democrats Yesterday around 10 a.m. in the village of Kolsh in Pukë, Ndue Cara, former head of the commune, was brutally attacked and seriously injured. According to local sources, the perpetrators fled immediately after the incident. The event has caused indignation in the area and has been regarded as a serious political act. PD structures in Pukë denounced the attack as part of the organized terror against the opposition. ON PAGE 2

Rugova takes the legal oath and is constituted in diplomacy[?] [par?]as noteries[?] ON PAGE 6

Meksi's office orders the salaries of 102 administrative employees ON PAGE 5

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The center of political attention remains the opposition. In Tirana, numerous civic and political movements have been recorded, while anticipation of the Democratic Party’s response has grown. After the events of recent days, an intensification of opposition action is expected. Various analysts believe the opposition is entering a new phase of mobilization. In public opinion, voices calling for a political solution to the crisis are growing. ON PAGE 6

After the accusations of the Broka clan, the director of the newspaper "55" is declared guilty A wave of political convictions and pressures against opposition newspapers continues. In a 40-second hearing, the director of the newspaper "55" of the "RD" journalist was declared guilty. ON PAGE 2 After journalist Balliu was sentenced, the Association of Journalists reacted

Nano has tasked the Prosecutor's Office with investigating the activity of the former Minister of the Interior The Ministry of Order, SHIK and customs are today at the center of investigations, as a series of documents released from state structures raise suspicions about a broad smuggling network. The investigation aims to clarify the role of the former minister, his links with various traders and with several segments of the public administration. If the evidence is confirmed, the case could have significant political consequences. ON PAGE 5