The Presidium: organizational decisions; it will lead the campaign

PRESIDIUM MEETING

SP ready for the campaign; since yesterday, the Presidium has been an electoral headquarters set on winning

The SP Presidium is getting everything ready to establish and operate the campaign structures SP, the election campaign is ready; its reach extends down to the grassroots, with SP electoral headquarters activated from polling stations, through prefectures and up to the central level PAGE 4 Zela begins the crackdown on illegal construction Companies build without permits, Zela revokes 6 licenses PAGE 8 COMMENT • The new philosophy of work and the end of fraudulent tender winners • In Albania, tourists “vote” too PAGES 6-7 In the photo: Socialist Party leader Fatos Nano and Prime Minister Ilir Meta

Agreement among the US, OSCE and Council of Europe to observe the elections in Albania

Two American ambassadors and the OSCE ambassador confirm: The Americans dismiss any criticism of the OSCE for bias US / OSCE Two American ambassadors and the OSCE ambassador confirm: Agreement among the US, OSCE and Council of Europe to observe the elections in Albania The Americans dismiss any criticism of the OSCE for bias • Ahrens: Our goal is to ensure elections that are as free as possible. • Frouik: The OSCE is an expert in election observation everywhere, including in the Balkans Socialist leader Nano meets US ambassador Frouik to discuss the elections Nano: We have the experience and knowledge to prevent a controversial election process PAGES 2, 3

Meta: WTO membership has historic value for Albania’s future

ALBANIA / WTO Meta receives the negotiating team: They will also negotiate the agreement with the EU Meta: WTO membership has historic value for Albania’s future Meksi: WTO membership will spur foreign investment and develop the economy Here are the benefits of WTO membership PAGE 5

NEW BOAT-TO-SHIP ROUTE: EUROCUSTOMS CATCHES FISHING BOAT WITH 10 UNDOCUMENTED MIGRANTS

TRAFFICKING NEW BOAT-TO-SHIP ROUTE: EUROCUSTOMS CATCHES FISHING BOAT WITH 10 UNDOCUMENTED MIGRANTS Police arrest 14 people for human trafficking PAGES 10, 14

A FLOOD OF UNDOCUMENTED MIGRANTS FROM TURKEY AND GREECE? HERE’S WHY ALBANIA IS A TRANSIT COUNTRY

TRAFFICKING A FLOOD OF UNDOCUMENTED MIGRANTS FROM TURKEY AND GREECE? HERE’S WHY ALBANIA IS A TRANSIT COUNTRY Apparently, the Turks and Greeks [have] the readmission agreement

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Electricity/What will we do

From August to December, USD 20 million for electricity PAGE 9