FORMER MAYOR On page 5
FORMER MAYOR Shkëmbi: The left’s defeat in Pogradec was caused by the LSI candidate On page 5
FLEURA SHKËMBI: THEY BECOME VIOLENT FLEURA SHKËMBI: THEY BECOME VIOLENT Psychology: Gambling is destroying our families On page 8
THE MAYOR Artan Shkëmbi: I am resigning, I did what I could for Pogradec On page 6
Artan Shkëmbi: I resign; I gave Pogradec everything I could On page 6
Comment BY PREÇ ZOGAJ A dilettante idea... In no country of the European Union, whether monarchy or republic, parliamentary or semi-presidential, does there exist ... ► continues on page 14
HEAD OF ANTI-DRUG UNIT ARTAN SHKËMBI KILLS A 17-YEAR-OLD ▶ P12
The newspaper sellers of “Zëri i Popullit” in the following districts are informed that they must report by 12 November 1995 to settle the newspaper sales accounts: - Pogradec (seller Arben Shkëmbi) period - Gjirokastër " - Rubiku " - Puka " - Përmeti " - Vau Dejës " - Kruja " -
The newspaper vendors of "Zëri i Popullit" in the following districts are informed that they must appear by 12 November 1995 to settle the newspaper sales accounts: - Pogradec (Seller Arben Shkëmbi) period June-October - Gjirokastër " " September-October - Rubik " " September-Oct
Basha in Korçë On page 2
BASHA IN KORÇË On page 2
Dr. Server Pëllumbi The deputy chairman of the PSPA Conversation with Skënder Shkëmbi The PSPA can take on historic tasks for the democratization of Albania, carrying the country forward on the path of genuine reforms. Only one victory for it can guarantee that the democratic pr
By BLEDAR HOTI The US and the EU will appoint two special “observers” near the CEC to monitor the May 8 electoral process. US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Thomas Countryman made this known in the special meeting he held with the Chairman of the Central Election Commission,
By BLEDAR HOTI The US and the EU will place two special “observers” near the CEC to monitor the electoral process of May 8. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Thomas Countryman reportedly made this known in the special meeting he held with the chairman of the Central Election Co
Opinion of the Day By ANDI BUSHATI The way Edi Rama is acting regarding the removal of the possibility of coalitions and the unilateral change of the rules of the game is the best proof... Continues on page 21 Rama, the former basketball player who will be both player and referee
OFFICIAL DECLARATIONS WEALTH LOCAL LEADERS, FROM MILLIONAIRES TO “DEBTORS” The declarations of 20 local leaders are revealed. Xhelal Mziu is also paid as a lecturer, Dasho Aliko with around 200 thousand euros in loans, Artan Shkëmbi buys a luxury car ► PAGES 6-7
PS representatives, MP Xh. Gjinushi, the chairman of the PS agriculture committee, D. Shkëmbi, represented the PS chairman, Anastas Angjeli[?], at the meeting with the IMF ambassador in Tirana, Mr. Franz Deces[?]. At this meeting, they also discussed the exchange of information o
Klajda Gjosha: Meta’s phone call, I had hesitation about joining the government On pages 2-5 • PD leader, Lulzim Basha: Experimental team. Ministers, Rama’s personal ‘kamikazes’ • The new Minister of Integration: EU “candidate” status, perhaps by December • Eglantina Gjermeni: A
The lawyer is not given the chance to prepare the defense 1,000 DOLLARS FINE AND 2 MONTHS IN PRISON The Tirana District Court, with judge Ridvan Shkëmbi and with the participation of prosecutor Gazmend Zeqelari, on 14.1.1994 examined in a public court hearing the criminal case br