The device bought by MEICO, a “CDMA Interceptor” installed in a vehicle, intercepts calls and text messages up to 300 meters away. It belongs to the Israeli company “Verint”. Opposition MPs: SHIU put it into operation without a prosecutor’s order SHIU FILE / The firms that brought the device into Albania have been identified; the “parliamentary investigation” is blocked

Details emerge about the purchase of the wiretapping equipment used by SHIU under the direction of Ylli Zyla. A private Albanian company negotiated the purchase in Israel. The equipment comes in a suitcase and costs $400,000. ■■■ TIRANA HABJON HASANI A private Albanian company specializing in the trade of security equipment brokered the purchase of wiretapping equipment for SHIU in 2010. Sources from the Ministry of Defence said yesterday that the Military Intelligence Service had retained this Albanian company under a direct contract to purchase abroad a wiretapping device of the “CDMA Interceptor” type. The Albanian company is said to have previously offered its capabilities to secure on international markets equipment with restricted use also for institutions... ► continues on page 6

INSPECTION AT THE NEWSPAPER ► Pages 4-5 Basha can’t take it anymore, brings the tax inspectors to Shqiptarja.com Municipality letter: We will check your taxes. The inspections come after articles in Shqiptarja.com, from the brother-in-law to the mayor’s brother

The shameless weapon against the free press The shameless weapon against free press Everything is as before. The 2012 government continues to treat the free press as the government did 20 years ago. Or rather, to be more precise, we can say that now it is worse. Just seven months after our newspaper was born, Shqiptarja. com is facing the direct attack of the State. It is not enough to boycott state advertising, with institutions controlled by the Berisha Government deciding to publish only in pro-government newspapers, not in ours. Nor are the favors enough... ► continues on page 5

Municipal police destroy the collection point. The director, the councillor from the Socialist Party: Bullet to the forehead WASTE AND MOTORBIKES SEIZED In the photo: The director of Tirana Municipal Police, Florenc Hoxha, threatening the Roma ■■■ TIRANA ESMERALDA KETA The Tirana municipal police yesterday destroyed a collection point where the capital’s Roma people deposited plastic bottles and cans that... ► Pages 2-3 In the photo: The director of Tirana Municipal Police, Florenc Hoxha, threatening the Roma

The guarantee of October 12 BY ENTON ABILEKAJ The guarantee of October 12 The agreement on the changes to the Electoral Code is the first sure step on the path that the Albanian parliamentary delegation takes toward Brussels. The changes to the CEC’s structure are better designed than in the opposition’s draft and increase the possibility that the head of the institution will be impartial. Likewise, the step on the ballot boxes, although it seems only like a scarecrow for election spoilers, creates the premise for learning the truth,... ► continues on page 7

2 out of 10 men suffer from chronic prostatitis. Childhood tumors, here are the factors ► Pages 13-20

► Page 9 PD once again denigrates the chief prosecutor: Ina Rama is a street thug

Municipal chief: The Guard killed Faik Myrtaj from behind ► Page 11 Municipal chief: The Guard killed Faik Myrtaj from behind

Lezhë, criminal proceedings for falsifying 16 commissioners ► Page 10 Lezhë, criminal proceedings for falsifying 16 commissioners

MORE OR LESS MEDICINE? ► Page 10 MORE OR LESS MEDICINE? BY ARDIANA ÇAPI

THE CULTURE OF MERCY AND THE CULTURE OF RESPECT ► Page 10 THE CULTURE OF MERCY AND THE CULTURE OF RESPECT BY VALBONA SULÇE

Electoral reform, changes from the CEC to voting and ballot boxes ► Page 8 Electoral reform, changes from the CEC to voting and ballot boxes

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