VLORË No more than 26 percent of the employees of the state fishing enterprise are working, while over 300 are on assistance; around 200 specialists and workers are thinking of emigrating to Greece, while other specialists are leaving the fishing fleet every day and turning to street trade. Almost all the facilities of the fishing fleet have ended up in a miserable condition. Some of the facilities have not been privatized, such as the warehouses and the fishing port. This economic and financial collective is nowhere to be seen, despite representing a very large value for the country’s economy. This situation is extremely serious for the workers and specialists of this sector, who have long been waiting for a solution. In this situation, the question is clearly posed: can votes be asked from people who face unemployment and a lack of perspective every day? (Continued on page 2)

KORÇË 21 workers write to 'Zëri' 21 workers from the reconstruction workshop have addressed a protest to the editorial office of our newspaper regarding the privatization lists. According to them, employees with years of work and experience have been left out, while other names unrelated to the enterprise have been included. They claim that the established criteria have been disregarded and that people close to the managers are being favored. The workers are demanding a review of the lists, transparency, and fair enforcement of the law. Their letter stresses that privatization should not become an instrument of injustice, but a process that respects each person’s contribution. The newspaper’s editorial office is following the case.

PS Krujë meeting Bylyku with name and fame with the shutting down of factories, with the paralysis especially of heavy industry for four or five months, it is clear that the number of unemployed has increased. Likewise, fear for the future grows and opportunities for a normal life diminish. In the activists’ discussions it was emphasized that without reviving production and without returning specialists to work there can be no way out of the crisis. It was requested that politics support professional skills, investment, and the opening of jobs. The participants pointed out that Albania has human potential and that political will is needed to avoid collapse. (Continued on page 2)

DURRËS In the municipality of Katundi i Ri, obstacles have appeared in the distribution of title deeds for the land. Residents complain that the procedures are dragging on and that there is a lack of clarification from the relevant authorities. According to them, there are cases where documents remain unexamined for a long time, while families cannot secure lawful ownership. Faster intervention is being demanded in order to avoid conflicts and legal uncertainty in the village.

SKRAPAR It is time for the names of the directors and specialists who have abused funds and state property to be made public in the pages of our newspaper. Residents of the area and various workers are calling for a full investigation into the way the assets and reserves have been managed. According to them, silence has only brought mistrust and anger among the people. Questions have been raised about clientelist ties, favoritism, and lack of oversight. Public opinion is waiting for answers.

It is learned that the Prosecutor’s Office of the Durrës district has begun proceedings against three officers of the presidential guard. The news has aroused interest and concern in public opinion, while the reasons for the arrest have not yet been fully made known. Various sources speak of serious violations and involvement in unlawful acts. The relevant authorities are expected to provide further clarification.

April at the PSSH headquarters Two sides seku. e PSSH marri e kryesisë pika në takimet dhe bazën nuk bënin në një takim me ambasadorin e Mbretërisë së Holandës pranë Qeverisë shqiptare, z. Barón Gerrard Van Pallandt. He met with Mr. Zefon of the PSSH about the problems of further developing relations with our country. PSSH press and information office

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