POLICE ARREST A MURDERER, SEIZE MONEY AND WEAPONS IN DURRËS

The “Punishment” operation continues relentlessly; Durrës’s criminal activity is being tackled piece by piece The “Punishment” operation continues relentlessly POLICE ARREST A MURDERER, SEIZE MONEY AND WEAPONS IN DURRËS Durrës’s criminal activity is being tackled piece by piece

In September, extra money for pensions

ZERI NEWS In September, extra money for pensions 40,000 to 50,000 pensioners will receive from 600 to 2,400 lekë PAGE 6

The Constitution: Albania with regions

Within the regions, areas with traditional, economic and social ties PAGE 12

Members of Parliament: citizens with ordinary lives

ZERI SPECIAL Members of Parliament: citizens with ordinary lives PAGES 8–9

Here is how Berisha pardoned murderers

Crime Berisha THE HISTORY OF AMNESTIES Here is how Berisha “pardoned murderers” Berisha pardoned 700 people; those counted for the crimes of murder, attempted murder, threats, etc. numbered 665 PAGE 3

Berisha, the chairman of an eternal opposition

Politics Berisha The unlimited term of office of the DP chairman was established by Berisha at the beginning of 1994. So far, Berisha has served 5 terms as chairman. PAGE 13

THE ARRESTED MEMBERS OF THE “MURATI” GROUP

1. Edlir Balliu, 22, from Durrës 2. Aleksandër Mërkuri, 26, 3. Eugen Ismaili, 20, previously convicted once for illegal possession of a firearm 4. Sokol Murati, 31 5. Leonard Murati, 34, previously convicted once for murder 6. Altin Bejtaga, 23, previously convicted once for illegal possession of a firearm 7. Klodian Carkanj, 20 8. Ritvan Kolçaku, 19 9. Enkeled Tirjaku, 25 WEAPONS AND MONEY • Automatic rifles, 3 • Automatic-rifle magazines, 7 • Pistols, 3 • Pistol cartridges, 44 • Masks, 3 • Detonator caps • Handcuffs, one pair • Foreign license plates, 3 • Mobile phone, one • Anti-tank weapon, one • Mercedes with foreign license plates, one • Forged passport, one • German marks, 15,100

Here’s how to make money with Treasury Bills

. INTEREST RATES ON TREASURY BILLS AND DEPOSITS AT THE SAVINGS BANK. Treasury Bill interest rates 3-month interest rate: 17.3% 6-month interest rate: 18% 12-month interest rate: 20% Deposits at the Savings Bank 3-month interest rate: 11.5% 6-month interest rate: 11.5% 12-month interest rate: 11% The funds deposited at the counters of the Savings Bank and withdrawn after maturity can easily be redirected and brought back to the bank to purchase Treasury Bills. Although this was “unknown” to many until now, this is especially useful for people who want to keep an eye on interest rates. The interest earned by those who buy Treasury Bills is much higher than that on deposits placed in second-tier banks. PAGE 4

APPEAL TO “ZËRI” READERS IN TIRANA: DO NOT BUY NEWSPAPERS WITHOUT THE “TIRANA” STAMP

If you come across newspapers without this stamp, report it by phone: 270-31, 290-77, 292-20