The “Friends of Albania” group asks the government for radical changes in its policy Albania, without order and law In the autumn quarter, an urgent restructuring of the Albanian police was called for, a fight against corruption and smuggling, reminding officials that aid from the international community will depend solely on their commitment By Sëmih PEQINI ...from J[?], from the Commission and Con- traband seized... the conditions of all the dangers and the political voice were written, but that can start mechanisms for the state to function... ... In fact, the “Friends of Albania” group is gathering to draft in the coming months a strategy for rebuilding institutions, strengthening order, fighting corruption and organized crime, as well as improving the public administration. At the center of attention is the grave state of public order and the weakness of the Albanian police. ... In a joint report, international partners call for deep and rapid reforms from the Albanian government, warning that further support will be conditioned on concrete results in the fight against crime, smuggling and corruption. ... ON PAGE 3

The conflict between the union and the Telekom management intensifies Telekom and post offices on strike Albanian Telekom will stop work for two hours today, in protest, while post office employees have threatened to launch a general strike. Both sectors are involved in a conflict with the management over working conditions and pay. Telephony in Albania remains with limited service and the union has warned of an escalation of actions if its demands are not met. ON PAGE 4

The group of deputies, led by Pollo, came from within the northern government. The government has not respected its own emergency commitments at the borders PD deputies at the northern border The group of deputies, led by Pollo, came from within the northern government. The government has not respected its own emergency commitments at the borders ON PAGE 2

The country, hostage to the lack of governance ON PAGE 4

The government protects the killers of Azem Hajdari Today, 167 days since the murder of the opposition leader ON PAGE 4

The government declares war on big business Tirana, over 200 firms under the absurd dictate of fiscal policy By Arben VAKATINO[?] The government’s economic policies since the beginning of this year have brought strong tensions between business and the fiscal administration. A large number of firms in Tirana have complained about frequent inspections, fines and measures considered arbitrary. ON PAGE 4

Murders still unresolved against the democrats of Vorë Special forces brutally kill the head of the PD section Political violence continues against the democrats in Vorë ON PAGE 4

Teachers’ protest at the school of Vaqarri “Ahmet Çashin” to be made Methods of destruction continue for political motives Teachers’ protest at the school of Vaqarri “Ahmet Çashin” to be made ON PAGE 4

Higher income for housework ON PAGE 5

This proposal, close collaborators with the Serbian militia are the target of the war ON PAGE 4

Government and opposition alarmed by repression and dangers ON PAGE 4

FANTASTIC PRIZE ON 28 FEBRUARY FANTASTIC PRIZE ON 28 FEBRUARY NAON PROGO[?] 500 thousand