- Berisha’s “failures” are alarming the PD itself - In recent staff meetings. The President, with his aggressive manner and his statements, is provoking many different circles and segments. He is carrying out these processes by trampling on and belittling the most important figures in the Albanian state and politics. This display of his is not only consuming him politically, but is also harming the political force that supports him. The recent elections, especially in Shkodër, where the PD suffered a heavy defeat, have led many to ask whether the crisis in this party is now inevitable. The President is proving unable to keep his own structures under control, while his increasingly harsh statements are creating an atmosphere of uncertainty. In various opposition circles, but also within the PD itself, the conviction has grown that Mr. Berisha cannot hold out for much longer in this situation. It seems that the more sober commentators are reaching the conclusion that he may be forced to leave even the post of chairman of the PD. (Continued on page 3 )

- Pjetër Arbnori on the four qualities of a PD member - If the selection is made through internal democracy and the honest work of the control commissions, if people who have a reputation and have brought and contributed from higher positions are appointed, then I think the development will go in the right direction, because the moral strength of the PS is weakening day by day; people have caught on to it and I have won [? (Continued on page 5 )

- It was publicly noted that the Solidarity Fund is not “sugar”, from the State purse - New details were clarified last night regarding the actions of Blerim Çela and the role of Mr. KAU, which have sparked numerous comments in public opinion. According to sources, this concerns a series of direct interventions related to the solidarity fund and its use. The distributed material states that the fund is not an ordinary state budget item, but a tool created for special purposes, and therefore oversight of it must be public and strict. This statement, made publicly, has provoked strong reactions in political and media circles. Sources close to the investigation suggest that the case may take on broader dimensions in the coming days. (Continued on page 2 )

“THE NANO CASE” ON THE AGENDA Tomorrow at the meeting of the Legal Committee of the Council of Europe, the violations committed against Fatos Nano by the Albanian state will be examined. Based on Mr. Jung’s report, who came to Albania especially at the invitation of this committee and met Fatos Nano in person, in his cell and in handcuffs. Fatos Nano, from the Bënça prison, has sent this matter his request, without it being first dealt with by the Tirana court. On our page we reported for the first time that the questions of the Legal Committee and the reports of the Council of Europe on the arbitrary actions against the socialist leader, Mr. Fatos Nano, have increased. The first request of this committee was that Nano be treated as and not take the case, without in a provision, he does not listen to the orders of some of this committee. If such a decision is left in place, the Nano case may follow another path. Read on page 3 Problems will not be solved with empty words. Atos Nano from Bënça prison has sent Mr. Jung a letter expressing concern about unfair treatment and the lack of legal guarantees. At the same time, the report presented to the committee also mentions the political climate in Albania and the stance of the institutions toward the opposition.

For the third day of their protest, a group of persecuted people from Tropoja have continued the hunger strike, held in front of the city cinema hall. They signaled. The daily life was ripe. Around 28 political persecuted persons are refusing any kind of food, and have declared that other former prisoners and internees will also join their strike. They are demanding a speedy լուծ...

- THE MAIN REPRESENTATIVES, VICE-CHAIRS, FORMER MR. LUAN HAJDARAGA - Yesterday, the First Electoral Assembly of the Democratic People's Party (PDP), which has split from the PPD, began its work in Tetovo. Around 300 delegates from Tetovo, Gostivar, Kërçova, Dibra, Kumanovo and other Albanian cities in Macedonia are taking part in this assembly. During the proceedings, the party’s main documents were approved, while the focus of the discussions was the definition of its political orientation. In the opening speech, the assembly leaders emphasized that the PDP aims to more firmly represent the interests of Albanians in Macedonia. Among the figures mentioned as candidates for leading the party is Mr. Luan Hajdaraga. The congress is expected to elect the leadership structures and define the political platform of the new force. (Continued on page 4 )

There will be no tax increases for business, but we propose a fiscal reform that would encourage production and employment. That is how opposition representatives expressed themselves during a meeting with citizens and specialists, emphasizing that the current tax burden is weighing on entrepreneurship and vulnerable groups. They called for a more careful economic policy and more transparent management of public revenues. S. ÇEKANI

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In the representative article published in yesterday’s issue, several inaccuracies were noted. We apologize to readers and clarify that the correct data are as follows. The editorial board