FEATURE: At that ancient moment, a sacred place stood there. Every 13 June, thousands of people come from all over the country seeking healing. That same day, the country's president gathered members of the cabinet and the police and decided to restrict the movement of the people. The place where the ceremony was held was called Shen Naum[?]. Just as Enver Hoxha once did, the current president is trying to control religious and political life. In Albania after the 1990s, people are seeking freedom and places in which to believe. But power seeks order, obedience and silence. In VB[?], this has been the usual argument: for order and the state. In fact, the problem is deeper. The church, the mosque and the sacred places are not just symbols; they are part of memory and identity. Luan M. Rama declared: people's things and desires cannot be crushed as before.

In the Tirana courts: Luan M. Rama stated to the judge and denounced verbally 1 million lek. At last, yesterday's hearing in the court process against the deputy editor-in-chief of the newspaper "Zëri i Popullit", accused of defamation through the press, has also concluded. The hearing was held at the Tirana Court, where the parties were heard and the closing arguments were presented. There was debate in the courtroom about several published materials, related to public statements and the role of the press in denouncing corruption. The defendant stressed that the articles were informative in nature and were based on declared sources. At the end of the hearing, the judge announced that the decision would be handed down at an early date. The case has been followed with interest by public opinion and the community of journalists.

Activists, MPs, members and supporters of the democratic Socialist Party[?] took part yesterday in the commemorative events of 12 June 1991, the day this party was founded. At the center of these events was the festive meeting in Tirana, where assessments were made of the path traveled and the challenges of the left. The meeting was opened by PS presidium member Shpëtim Gjika, who gave a retrospective of the party's activity during these years. He said that the PS has been a responsible opposition force and an important factor in Albanian political life. Also taking part in this event were MPs, representatives of mass organizations and veterans of the left-wing movement. The founders were remembered and greater unity of the progressive forces was called for. KORÇA I. AZGJEL[?]

The adventure of the protest movements[?] severely damaged the work of the tobacco-cigarette enterprise in Durrës. According to sources from the factory, the shortage of raw materials and financial difficulties have led to a reduction in production, while workers have expressed concerns about the future of their jobs. Union representatives called for a swift intervention by the institutions to avoid the factory's closure. Company managers said they were seeking solutions and that production could resume normally only after supplies are secured. Vilson Isa Ndoen[?]

The hall of the palace for the Women’s Forum! On 15 June, the PS Forum in the Kurbin district will hold an event on the occasion of the 5th anniversary of the organization's creation. The notice states that the meeting will be held in the hall of the House of Culture. The initiators say that the activity will serve to discuss social problems, women's participation in political life, and to strengthen the role of the organization in the community. MUSA KURTULAJ

TIRANA A murder and a disappearance in the Bathore and Zall-Bastar area have become the subject of investigation. According to preliminary data, the police have detained several suspected persons, while residents have given different versions of the motives and circumstances. The घटना has caused concern in the community. Local sources say that previous conflicts between families may be linked to the episode, but the investigations continue. A.C

- The bolts of the "evasive solicitors" for a hunger strike - The division of agricultural land continues to create conflicts between the residents of Sasaj and Lukovë. According to local sources, the disagreements are related to the boundaries of the plots and the decisions of local commissions. From the testimonies gathered, several families have protested and requested a review of the documentation. Some residents threatened to go on a hunger strike if the issue is not resolved quickly. Representatives of local government have been sent to the area to mediate. The situation remains tense.

(PS - PAD meeting) Yesterday, the spokesman[?] of the PS, Server Pllumbi, and its deputy chairman, Namik Dokle, held a meeting with the president of PAD, Ylber Valteri[?], at the headquarters of that political force. The purpose of the meeting was to coordinate the actions of the opposition political forces in parliament and in public life. During the talks, the need for a more effective functioning of the opposition's coordinating secretariat was emphasized, as well as the use of all opportunities for political coordination in the face of the governing majority. In this context, other forms of cooperation in parliamentary forums and in public positions were also discussed. LUNA N. RAMA

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