A threatened strike accompanies the unrest, shook the government Confirmation with the people - an expression of the sincere relations of today's service with its rulers "From the latest reports from Kukës From the latest reports from Kukës! In the sketch of the problem that we had thought, in its tragic appearance, had truly given tragedy and alarm, with the revolt of the district, this time 19 without linking the work with the case of the warning to the unfinished representatives of the event as well as the others who were treated, all remained. Were they ultimately continued with the punishment or not? This question becomes even sharper if we bear in mind that in recent days the law-enforcement bodies, for reasons that are not well known, have increased controls and repression in several areas of the country, while part of the population in these parts is suffering severely from the economic situation. So, what is going on? In Kukës people have gathered and are gathering, events and delays have been spoken of, voices have been raised against poverty and indifference, but the government has defined everything with the famous formula: "The situation is under control." Meanwhile, according to testimonies coming from the area, this control is being exercised with the whip, with pressure, with intimidation and with force measures. In this climate, the question naturally arises: is this the way to deal with citizens' problems? Or is the government trying to silence critical voices not with solutions, but with administrative and police violence? The information that has come in, however partial, speaks of a worsening of the situation and of an ever-widening gap between the government and ordinary people. Where bread, work and hope are lacking, an official declaration is not enough. Where citizens feel unprotected and neglected, dry words are not enough. And if the government truly thinks that everything is under control, let it tell us: under whose control and with what means? In closing, it remains to be said that the developments in Kukës should not be seen as an isolated episode, but as an indicator of a broader social and political situation. They deserve clear answers and not empty phrases. Because when the state speaks of control, while the citizen feels the whip, then we are dealing not with calm, but with fear.

...according to reports from the north of the country, especially in Kukës, a further worsening of the social situation is being observed. The population complains about a pronounced lack of means of livelihood, the failure of aid, and rising unemployment. Voices of discontent have grown stronger and the possibility of strikes or other protests is not excluded if swift measures are not taken. In conversations with residents of the area, it is said that tension has also increased because of the conduct of the local authorities and the police. This situation, according to them, is not calmed by promises, but by concrete solutions. (Continued on page 21)

The government's weak economic ties with international financial circles and with the organizations that have promised aid are producing the first effects. Hopes for a quick improvement in the market situation and supply seem dim, while the administration tries to present the problems as temporary. Radio Tirana reports that in several cities there are noticeable shortages of basic goods and growing public dissatisfaction. Official sources, however, continue to speak of normality and control of the situation. This mismatch between reality and official statements has increased doubts and distrust in the public.

TOTAL ISOLATION The weak economic ties and general concerns in the area have created fertile ground for growing discontent. The text emphasizes that the city and district are facing ever-greater isolation, while representatives of the Socialist Party raise concern that the situation is becoming unmanageable. At the end of the article it is mentioned that the lack of communication routes, trade difficulties and the lack of response from the center are burdening the situation in Kukës. (Continued on page 21)

PD has released from prison 4 journalists who had violated Albanian laws - Edi I. was removed, they believe, by chance... ...In continuation of the polemics of recent days, accusations have been made that the Democratic Party exerted influence to secure the release of four journalists previously arrested. The article raises questions about respect for the law and the unequal treatment of similar cases. According to the text, the case has been used as an example to show that the authorities are interfering in the justice system and treating the media according to political interests. The tone of the piece is strongly polemical and ironic. (Continued on page 2)

Writer Abdyl Xhaja is against the Security Treaty and the initiative because of the delegated lives[?] (Continued on page 4)

Five empty buses are stopped On page 2 ...from whose operation, which has also been set in motion(?) with which(?) Albanians and their return to Greece are dealt with. To prevent the unlawful crossing of Albanian citizens, it is claimed that the authorities have stopped five empty buses. (Continued on page 2)