- THE ATTACK ON BROZI IS AN ATTACK ON THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM - Today, the President of the Court of Cassation, Mr. Zef Brozi, declared to the press that, by order of the police, he has been placed in isolation, under the pretext of protecting his life. Mr. Brozi's statement says that he is not sure whether this police action was taken to protect him or to prevent him from carrying out his duties, from communicating freely with the media, and from exercising his functions as President of the Court of Cassation. In his statement he also denounces that political pressure is being exerted on him following the court's recent decisions. He considers the executive's interference in the independence of the judiciary unacceptable and calls for the competent authorities to clarify this situation immediately. Further on, the statement says that such a situation seriously undermines the rule of law and creates a dangerous precedent for Albanian democracy. According to him, any security measure must be taken only with the knowledge and consent of the protected person and not be used as a tool of pressure or political isolation. Various political reactions are expected regarding this development, while the issue has turned into an important test of the relations between the branches of power in the country.

Statement of the Helsinki Committee Today, the Helsinki Committee expressed its concern about the latest developments related to the normal functioning of the justice system. The statement says that any form of pressure on the courts, prosecutor's offices, and other institutions of the justice system is inadmissible and seriously undermines the principles of the rule of law. The Committee calls on state authorities to respect the independence of the judiciary and to avoid any direct or indirect interference in its activity. The protection of human rights, the statement emphasizes, cannot be guaranteed without a free and impartial justice system. In conclusion, the Helsinki Committee demands that the circumstances be clarified and that measures be taken to guarantee the safety of threatened persons without impairing the free exercise of their duties.

- PD seems less interested in democracy and more in power - In an interview with the press, Mr. Nano says that the political attacks against the opposition and especially against its leaders are taking on worrying proportions. According to him, unfounded accusations and public pressure exerted by figures from the majority do not help resolve the political crisis, but rather deepen it. He stresses that the opposition has the right to exercise its constitutional role and that attacks on its leader constitute a provocative act that endangers institutional normality. Mr. Nano accuses the Democratic Party of being less interested in consolidating democracy and more interested in preserving its political power. According to him, the country needs political dialogue, respect for institutions, and guarantees for free elections in order to avoid an escalation of the political conflict.

The parliament group of the PSD, which would remove it if the filing system were to be clarified... In a political reaction, representatives of the PSD have stated that the Constitutional Court remains one of the most important mechanisms for guaranteeing institutional balance and controlling the exercise of power. They have stressed that its political use or the weakening of the constitutional role of this institution would bring negative consequences for democracy and the rule of law. The statement also criticizes the way sensitive political and administrative issues are being handled, underlining the need for greater transparency and respect for constitutional procedures.

- Three girls are taken to hospital after being deceived because of drug use; Tuesday's dose sends narcotics into medicine. A short report tells of serious health consequences linked to drug use. According to the notice, several girls were taken for medical help after consuming narcotic substances. Doctors express concern about the increase in such cases and call for preventive intervention.

Bur[r?]ës New purges in the internal branch It has been learned that further personnel changes have been made within the order structures and the internal branch in the district. Local sources speak of new purges and transfers, while the official reasons have not been fully disclosed.