- Interview with the lawyer of the chairman of the Socialist Party and MP Fatos Nano, Përparim Shamata [?], given to the newspaper, which in Nano's case has the best opportunity to prove this At the end of this week's plenary session, voting took place for the seven standing committees of the People's Assembly. By now, in its entirety, it has declared that the government had come to power in 1991 through "force" and cannot today absolve itself of responsibility for what is happening in the country. The same position was taken in 1977 at a meeting, warning of harsh punishments against political opponents. According to the lawyer, the investigations were carried out hastily, with incomplete documentation and with prejudices that seriously violate the right of defense. He emphasizes that the case file was built with a clear political aim and that the changes in the charges along the way show an effort to adapt the case to the party order. In this sense, according to him, the case against Fatos Nano is not a standard criminal case, but a trial of political character. After this decision was communicated, he was sent for the first time to unit 313, and later to Bënça prison. The lawyer stresses that no evidence presented so far justifies the aggravation of the charge and that the defense will seek to have it dismissed entirely. In conclusion, he states that public opinion and the institutions should follow this trial closely, because it is here that not only the fate of an individual is at stake, but also the standard of the rule of law in Albania. (To be continued on page 3)

At the end of this week's plenary session, voting took place for the 7 permanent and temporary committees of Parliament. By now, there is greater clarity and responsibility in their composition. Those elected will face important work in the context of the reforms and the political debate of the time. After this decision was communicated, he was sent for the first time to unit 313, and later to Bënça prison. In this case, the lawyer emphasizes that the procedures were compromised and that the lack of material evidence makes the charge unsupported. (To be continued on page 3)

The parliamentary session was interrupted by a statement by Mr. Kandresy. Arbnori remained silent about the European Parliament's resolution on Albania. This group was called complete silence. The attitude of the opposition deputies on this issue was accompanied by critical tones toward the conduct of the session. In the hall, several documents received from abroad concerning the political situation in the country were also mentioned. According to the report, the speaker of parliament did not react to the statement made and did not allow a broad debate on the resolution for Albania. Announcement Among the 65 states on [sic] protest, so that the ESSI center criticized the American Aid Foundation and in their union for diplomatic treatment and diplomatic titling. Zëri i Popullit is authorized to publish announcements and such materials according to editorial practice. (To be continued on page 4)

In the middle of Tirana, on a slope of light Along with winter came the difficulties of energy and heating supply. Residents complain about long outages, lack of investment, and unfulfilled promises. The situation is more serious in the peripheral neighborhoods, but problems are also felt in the center of the capital. This article raises questions about the responsibilities of institutions in the face of the cold and the social consequences it brings. (To be continued on page 3)

THE SOIL PROBLEM REMAINS According to information from the city of Përmet, in the Frashër and Petran area concerns continue about the damage to agricultural land and the lack of investment for its improvement. Residents are calling on local authorities to intervene in order to prevent further damage. (To be continued on page 4)