- Fatos Nano is today in prison either because Albanian justice does not know the basic rules of elementary logic and procedure, or because it is independent of justice and law - In a few days it will be exactly 4 months since the arrest of the leader of the opposition and chairman of the Socialist Party, parliamentary deputy Fatos Nano. This is the date that completes the deadline until which an arrested citizen sentenced for the first time must be released conditionally, according to decision no. 8045 of 7 March 1995 of the People’s Assembly. Or, more precisely, the case for which Mr. Nano is being held in prison has not been tried. According to the Court of Cassation, the arrested Fatos Nano continues to serve the four-year prison sentence imposed by the decision of 22 January 1996. The charges against him as the head of the so-called case of the “Italian aid” begin on 28 December 1991, but the case was sent back to the prosecutor’s office for further investigation. The second trial for “forgery of documents” would likewise have begun in 1991, but the main sentence is linked to abuse of office and to the political accusation of illegal enrichment. The period established by the decision of 22 January 1996 as the final sentence does not conflict with the deadlines provided for in the legal acts. But recently another version has also emerged, according to which Mr. Nano cannot benefit from sentence reduction because of previous decisions. Here the tangle of numbers begins. In a decision of the Court of Cassation it is stated that the sentence imposed on Mr. Nano is related to the period from 28 February 1991 to 31 December 1991. Other parts of the text refer to another period. Thus Mr. Nano would not be able to benefit from the decision of the People’s Assembly if the sentence is considered to have begun before 7 March 1991, whereas if the period begins after that date he should have been released conditionally. This is exactly where the main contradiction lies. We are not dealing only with a few numbers written incorrectly, but with the fate of a man and of the leader of the Albanian opposition. Faced with this absurdity, public opinion is presented with a distorted arithmetic, where numbers are used as a trap. If justice were truly independent and bound by law, then there would be no room for double interpretations and discriminatory treatment. Otherwise, the continued imprisonment of Fatos Nano becomes a political test and not the application of justice.

- Socialist group voted against - Yesterday Parliament, in a special session, approved the President of the Republic’s decree on the introduction of visas with Greece. The session took place in an atmosphere of sharp debate, where opposition deputies considered the measure harmful to relations between the two countries and to the free movement of citizens. According to representatives of the majority, the decision was justified by the need for reciprocity and a clearer regulation of entry and exit at the border. The Socialist group voted against the decree, describing it as a hasty measure with economic and humanitarian consequences. During the discussions it was stressed that thousands of Albanian families have direct ties with Greece, while the introduction of visas makes life more difficult for migrants and small cross-border trade.

Shkodër–Malësi e Madhe A large-scale police operation has been launched in the Shkodër and Malësi e Madhe area to crack down on fuel smuggling. Forces sent from Tirana took part in the action, supported by local structures as well. According to sources, checks have focused on main traffic points and on depots suspected of illegal storage. The authorities report that significant quantities of fuel have been seized and several people have been detained for verification. Residents of the area have expressed concern over the tension created, while the police state that the actions are aimed solely at hitting smuggling networks and restoring legality.

In Prizren and Prishtina, reactions continue over the sentencing of the intellectual and activist Ukshin Hoti. According to sources from Kosovo, his one-year prison sentence has been described as political and motivated by his public positions. Various reactions emphasize that the judicial process had shortcomings and that the decision aims to intimidate Albanian critical thought. Hoti’s supporters are calling for his release and for respect for fundamental human rights.

deputy minister of pedagogy of the philological university [?] During the activity, the progress of the teaching process, the difficulties with textbooks, and the need to improve quality in higher education were discussed. The participants also debated the role of the teacher and the responsibility of the university institution in shaping the new generation. It was emphasized that the seventh year of operation represents a moment of reflection and consolidation for the academic structures.

Korçë Teachers and other workers have raised concerns about delays in salary payments, stressing that the lack of wages for seven days is weighing on family livelihoods. In statements made to the newspaper, they are calling for immediate intervention by the relevant institutions and clarification of the reasons for this situation. The delays have been described as unjustified, especially in the difficult economic conditions many families are facing. If the situation continues, other forms of protest are not excluded.

A successful meeting of the Vlora euro-socialists In the city of Vlorë, a meeting of members and supporters of the euro-socialists was held, where further organization and the involvement of young people in political life were discussed. The participants stressed the need for a more united opposition and for strengthening the grassroots structures. The political climate in the country and the role of the left in confronting social crises were also discussed. The organizers described the meeting as fruitful and promised continuity of meetings in other districts.

the village will greet the president’s decoration with cheers According to the parliamentary group of the PS, it is established that one may benefit from the meetings for the head with eye basket with a bag, Saturday with a half with rising[?]

FROM THE COUNTRY / FROM THE WORLD FROM THE COUNTRY FROM THE WORLD The Italian Socialists of Livorno, S. M. Nardini, Isgro (local PS chairman) and Dino have come to our country at the invitation of the Euro-Socialist Forum. They are carrying out a two-day visit in our country. On 2 March they will hold meetings with citizens in Sarandë. *** On the occasion of the 81st anniversary of the creation of the PS, at yesterday’s meeting with veterans and supporters of the PS, the general secretary of this party, when asked what the opposition will do with the opening of the election campaign, said that he must be consistent with what I said earlier. *** It is not the opposition and its leader who are afraid of the election campaign, but the government, which is delaying its start for no reason at all. *** The vice-chairman of the patriotic democratic association “Çamëria”, Bahri Omari, called on Greece to fulfill the obligations arising from the Treaty of Friendship (he was in the Greek parliament) and to recognize the rights of the Cham Albanians in the neighboring state. *** The meeting of the PS parliamentary group lasted about 4 hours, during which a motion regarding the government team and in particular Prime Minister Aleksandër Meksi was discussed. *** The chairman of the PSDR, Skënder Gjinushi, during a meeting with students of the economic university, declared that on 31 March the victory of the opposition will be beyond dispute.