Mediu meets representatives of the American Democratic Institute

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Alibali: We are in DBSH, but we will run alone in the elections

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Robertson strongly condemns violence in Mitrovicë

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Loans only for the rich

The Director General of the Savings Bank, Artan Santo, speaks P. 9

March 8 is acceptable in politics too

By Ilir Bushi and Rezi Nika Male voices said yesterday, “the women have gone mad.” Others added, “they thought they had won, but they worked more than us.” Which of the women had to work on March 8 because of UNESCO’s message, “women should take power,” while the men took the day off? And yet, yesterday the woman celebrated. Tiranë was gifted the biggest feminine smile. P. 11

Deputy ministers resign

The Justice Minister’s cabinet is emptied. Over the last five days, the two deputy ministers of Justice, Sokol Çomo and Arta Mandro, have resigned. Although the deputy ministers of Justice have left their posts, these positions continue to remain vacant, with no word on who their successors will be. Meanwhile, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Justice, Agim Neza, told the “Republika newspaper” yesterday that “the departure of the two... P. 6

“Guardia” sends 140 illegal migrants back

VLORE: Illegal migrant trafficking is preparing to enter its intensive phase, with only a few days left before spring arrives... VLORE: Illegal migrant trafficking is preparing to enter its intensive phase, with only a few days left before spring arrives. During the winter season, speedboats and inflatable boats of various sizes crossed the waves of the Adriatic, with the southern shores of Italy as their final destination. Although two tragedies have occurred in succession, in which dozens of people lost their lives, other speedboats set off from the shores of Vlore toward the shores of the neighboring country. P. 7

Bandits, very lightly punished

In Albania, many crimes and few prisoners. This is a fact that [is noted], as any senior official in the prison system will tell you, providing the figures for those held in Albanian prisons. According to a ... analysis carried out by an institute dealing with human rights, Albania is the country with the most crime in Europe in relation to its population, and the fewest prisoners. According to foreign researchers, this paradox stems from the absence of the rule of law. P. 2

Nano sponsored by Athens to undermine Durrës

Socialist leader Nano is fully aligned with the interests of Greek business in the Balkan region. Nano’s ideas about excluding the Port of Durrës from the Corridor 8 projects, and his indifference two days ago toward the transfer of investment from Durrës to Thessaloniki, now seem to be explained. The Port of Durrës, long regarded by the Albanian state as the Gateway to Corridor 8 in the Balkans, is being deliberately excluded from regional projects by Nano and his governing clan. This appears to stem from the Socialist leader’s close friendships with Greek financial circles, which are said to have sponsored Nano’s high-profile campaign to return to the party leadership. The exclusion of the Port of Durrës, as has long been emphasized... P. 5

Anan: Caution regarding Kosovo’s political future

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