Rapes a 9-year-old on a grave

Scandal involving the law: He risks only 5 years in prison Families and relatives are shocked. The perpetrator, a flower seller, is the father of 4 children

How the name Enver was carved into the mountain

History An Engineering Corps officer recounts how the dictator's name was written on the mountain in Albania. And also how soldiers were burned with napalm On page 12

It's better that they lowered the deposits

Politicians Pashko: “This is how investment grows, meaning more jobs and more money for Albanians of the future” Continued on page 2

Bullets at the head of RENEAS: An Arab is killed

On page 6 Bullets at the head of RENEAS: An Arab is killed

The grave incident took place in the heart of Albania, in Elbasan. The police detain the pedophile, the father of four children, a street flower seller at the city's cemetery. The little boy who was raped is urgently admitted to hospital with horrifying marks on his body. Sociologists and lawyers speak. Dragoti: “He will remain traumatized throughout his life.” Bendo: “Parents are afraid to report it” Continued on page 6

The shadow of identity

OPINION By Sotiraq HRONI Our relations with foreigners in Albania are rarely discussed in political conversations or in the press, and they reveal a distorted picture of our identity. It is Albanian politicians and officials—and only them—who have encouraged a leading role for foreign actors whenever it has suited the interests of the politics of the day. Likewise, every fallen cabinet has shown no shortage of hostility toward them, trying to find someone outside itself and its own work to blame. A courtesy meeting, or even an informal VIP working meeting, is presented publicly as support or a sign of approval for Westerners. It is part of Continued on page 13

ZANI SENTENCES THE WITNESS TO DEATH

THE COURT IS SILENT On page 5

HIMARA WITH ITS EYES ON THE CIA CHIEF

REPORTAGE On pages 16-17

Historic! Ballshi at the top of the table

Special feature, the championship and sports from around the world On pages 25-30