Six-month period—the speed of the theft: Tirana Municipality issues three construction permits every day

Local government and the dizzying speed of theft through illegal construction permits • Constructions that are ravaging Tirana—a gang network that starts at property registration and ends at the Municipality

Korçë, the prefecture sues the municipality: It is stirring people up over construction

• The prefecture challenges 25 percent of the municipal Council of Territorial Adjustment’s decisions, which involve serious legal violations

Shaban Memia’s gang: We will hold Tirana hostage

PD in the municipality: Tirana must not be divided, because that would be uncultured! The Socialists propose dividing Tirana into several municipalities: People should vote for the new municipalities in their own neighborhoods • PD in the municipality: Tirana must not be divided, because that would be uncultured! • The Socialists propose dividing Tirana into several municipalities: People should vote for the new municipalities in their own neighborhoods PAGE 2

Berisha! Meta has stripped you bare

Our only fault: Why, in three years, did we not open the gates of S-ALI BABA’s cave? The “honest man versus thief” battle in the customs sector—here is the clear distinction • Our only fault: Why, in three years, did we not open the gates of S-ALI BABA’s cave? Berisha! Meta has stripped you bare SPECIAL By Erion Braçe After Berisha’s accusations of corruption, here is the truth • The “honest man versus thief” battle in the customs sector—here is the clear distinction PAGE 3

In one month, 25 killed and 31 injured

• A shocking road accident toll In one month, 25 killed and 31 injured • From May to 7 July 2000, 46 car accidents occurred nationwide, leaving 35 dead and 42 injured • For each [unclear: excess of permitted speed?], 10 accidents occurred, with 7 killed and 7 injured • Due to improper overtaking and failure to keep to one’s lane, 3 accidents occurred, with 2 killed and 3 injured • Driving after or while consuming alcoholic beverages caused 1 accident, with 1 killed and 1 injured PAGE 8

Two fewer thieves in the south of the country, Lazarat

• Police operation Two fewer thieves in the south of the country, Lazarat PAGE 4

In one week, 7 children drowned due to negligence

• Water that kills In one week, 7 children drowned due to negligence PAGE 8

They work for the state, are company presidents, and win tenders

• Tenders They work for the state, are company presidents, and win tenders PAGE 4

AMERICAN WASH OF CONTINUING ALBANIAN DESTRUCTIVENESS

COMMENTS • AMERICAN WASH OF CONTINUING ALBANIAN DESTRUCTIVENESS • THE RIDICULOUS LANGUAGE OF THE OPPOSITION OR THE SCISSORS THAT CUT WESTERN APPRECIATIVE STATEMENTS PAGES 6,7

INFLATION

In 1997, it was 42%, eating away at people’s wallets; now it is only 2% WHERE WE STARTED & WHAT WE HAVE DONE PAGE 16

META - RUKA YESTERDAY AT TIRANA SCHOOLS: THE CONDITIONS IN THESE SCHOOLS ARE COMPLETELY DIFFERENT FROM WHEN WE WERE STUDENTS

SCHOOLS The “Tirana 2000” education project has been completed PAGE 4