The party, at the tribunal for uncovering the truth about the murder of its MP, accepts no blocking of the prosecutor’s actions. It publicly called directly on the opposition in Albania, but for the creation of an independent investigative group. To contribute to uncovering the truth about the killing of its MP, it has submitted to no one and to no decision of the prosecutor’s office, but to the creation of an independent investigative group. By ARISTIR LUMAJOZI That anti-state[?] restoration of order In a statement issued with 49 po[?] against Sunday, the Democratic Party informed public opinion that, in order to give testimony regarding the killing of Azem Hajdari, it is calling for the building of a serious framework and guarantees for an impartial investigation. According to this statement, this political force considers the creation of an independent investigative group essential, in which well-known specialists and international representatives should be included. The text says that “the PD calls on public opinion and all state structures to contribute to clarifying this serious event, but it cannot accept any form of pressure or political blackmail.” It is also emphasized that testimony cannot be given under conditions of a lack of trust in the current investigative bodies. The statement continues with strong criticism of the government and law-enforcement bodies, which, according to it, have failed to guarantee security and clarify the event. For this reason, full transparency and cooperation with external actors is demanded. ON PAGE 3

Students of Law, Civil Engineering and Philology continue the strike Hundreds of students from the University of Tirana demonstrated yesterday at the start of their mass protest against the government of Fatos Nano. A group of students from other faculties has joined this strike. The students say their protest will continue until their demands are met. They say they will not become part of any political manipulation and that their strike is a rightful civic response against violence and the deep crisis in the country. ON PAGE 5

Surprising testimony of the leader of the Legalists from Tirana prison We have arrived near the prison where the leader of this political party is serving his sentence, and after explaining the reason for the “RD” visit, he listens to us calmly. OSCE, through its Tirana center, is also giving importance to this visit and this testimony. According to Spahiu, “I am not with the right-wing people with a cent[?] (OSCE) and with the government.” ON PAGE 2

Gangs strike again against Albanian business The well-known businessman Petrit Gazheli was kidnapped yesterday afternoon on the Tirana-Durrës highway. The news has been confirmed by sources close to his family. The abduction took place under still unclear circumstances, while the police have begun investigations. This event has sparked numerous reactions in public opinion due to the spread of similar cases against Albanian businessmen. ON PAGE 3

Bodë condemns the violence against PD commissioner Lorenc Gega Bega: “After they put me in a cell at the police station[?], they began hitting me with their fists. I was tied up by the hands and they were beating my legs with a rubber baton. I lost consciousness and they threw me out in an attempt to cover up the police tracks. The aggressors, the people in plain clothes and the police, admitted that a police officer came out with the name [..].” ON PAGE 2

Resolution by representatives of the European People’s Party Council EPP representatives have adopted a resolution strongly condemning the climate of insecurity and political violence in Albania. The document calls on the Majko government to take immediate measures to guarantee order, investigate political crimes, and respect the rights of the opposition. The resolution expresses solidarity with the Democratic Party and opposition forces. ON PAGE 5

Socialist Party deputy: The steering council of the Socialist Party parliamentary group has not decided to negotiate with the opposition ON PAGE 3

Today, 08:00, from the government’s diktori[?] murder of Azem Haldari[?] and its political irresponsibility are pushing the country toward a new clash. According to the article, the silence of the institutions and the attempts to minimize the event have created the belief that the government is protecting the killers. The piece calls for civic and international reaction. ON PAGE 7

The strike of Elbasan students continues, and the Tirana Student Council met and supported them ON PAGE 3

The state is preparing to handcuff free speech On the “Our Commentary” page, from the prosecutor from Pokorova[?], “The police surrounded the private television station ‘Dardan’. A half-filled interviz[?] can pass crushed and Sali Berisha... By A. Kredo “Our Commentary” from the prosecutor from Pokorova[?]. Yesterday, police surrounded the private television station “Dardan”. A half-blocked[?] interviz, its motion director, the owner of the channel, chased by armed men in every corner. According to private publishers, the “private television TV” is surrounded by police to prevent the broadcast signal and the arrival of staff. The encirclement, they say, was intended to intimidate and silence the critical voice. ON PAGE 7

Who killed him? [..] by the monopoly of distribution and the “boiled phone”. The directors of the second enterprise are [..] with Djetri[?] and [..]?” Who killed him? [..] by the monopoly of distribution and the “boiled phone”. The directors of the second enterprise are [..] with Djetri[?] and [..]? From a report/commentary on corruption in the Albanian telecommunications sector and the influence of mafia networks in its management. ON PAGE 5

Today at 15:15 on RETE 4 television, the “Dossier” program devoted to Albania and recent events will be broadcast. The program of the Italian private television station will be entirely dedicated this afternoon to developments in Albania. ON PAGE 5

Opposition MPs and senior PD representatives beaten by the police Deputy Chair of the Rectors’ Conference, Dean Prof. Ylli Vejsiu, speaks. The politicization of public life, with the radicalization of the two poles and the disregard for the moderating element, is harming the creation of a tradition of a pluralist parliament in our country. For this reason, the deans of the universities are working to bring the political sides closer by presenting their compromise platforms for resolving the crisis. This is what the Rectors’ Conference has done, which, through its deputy chair, has made such a platform public. The political poles have also reacted strongly to this platform, through which a possibility of compromise is being offered. Among other things, this platform states that “after a speech by the leader of the party that organized the protest, [..] the crowd should be divided not into several groups or categories of protesters, but according to parties or political groupings, presenting the police with the names of the responsible persons one by one. On the basis of this police [..] a possibility of compromise is being offered...” ON PAGE 5