The demands of the strikers and strikebreakers at the electricity sector will be settled in court Today the workers of the Kërrabë coal-mining enterprise return to work. The police attack caused three injuries. YESTERDAY, after the court order, the one-day strike by the workers of the 220-kilovolt substation in Kërrabë was ended, while the entire industrial area of the city was blocked. The workers had protested against the dismissal of four electricians from this substation, as well as against unpaid wages and poor working conditions. At a meeting held with representatives of the enterprise, the union and the prefecture, it was decided that their demands would be reviewed through legal channels. The workers will return to work today. Meanwhile, in Kërrabë, at the coal extraction mine, the police intervened to disperse a gathering of the strikers and, according to local sources, three workers were injured. The strikers were demanding payment of back wages, guarantees for jobs, and an end to punitive measures against the protest organizers. Representatives of the local government said the situation is returning to normal, but tensions remain high.

Yesterday morning around 800 workers of the metallurgical combine in Elbasan protested over not receiving wages and over the difficult working conditions. According to their representatives, the enterprise has not been making full payments for months and basic safety equipment is lacking. The workers called for intervention by the relevant ministry and an immediate solution for the supply of raw material and the resumption of production. The management of the plant said the situation is a result of the lack of orders and the financial crisis. At the end of the meeting, it was promised that part of the wages would be paid within the next week.

Meanwhile, while the regime's "climate" is present, the opposition movement in Tirana is forced to put employee cards into circulation. TIRANA — A few days after the introduction of identification cards for employees of several enterprises in the capital, concern has grown over the way this initiative is being carried out. Sources from the enterprises indicate that the lists of names have been compiled without clear criteria and that some workers have been left out. In some cases, the identification card has become a condition for entering the workplace, which has led to clashes and complaints. Trade unionists and local officials say the measure should serve order, not exclusion. Citizens interviewed say the procedure is unclear and that there is a lack of an official explanation for the use of these documents. ERJON BARGE

In a response distributed yesterday, police employees expressed dissatisfaction with political interference in public order structures. According to them, appointments and dismissals are being carried out without respecting professional criteria, undermining the normal functioning of the service. They called for the governing bodies to have more autonomy and for decision-making to be based on the law. The statement comes at a time of intense debate over police reform.

SECURITY STUDENTS A political note on the new trends in youth organization and the debates in party forums. The author points out that, instead of a democratic opening, forms of selection and control are being seen that recall old practices. The text mentions reactions from young people and students, as well as harsh polemics with the party's local branches. The article raises questions about the relationship between university youth and the security structures. OF SECURITY

Editorial article by the journalist on justice issues. Accused of a lack of resolve and of unclear statements, the Attorney General has come under criticism following the latest developments in the justice system. The analysis published today stresses that institutional fatigue cannot serve as an excuse for delaying investigations and for failing to punish abuses. The article mentions a number of cases that have remained pending and the lack of coordination between the police and the prosecution. Greater accountability and public transparency are called for. It concludes by stressing the need for swift reforms in the justice system.

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