She left the post shortly before the resumption of negotiations on the maritime border with Greece THE DIRECTOR OF MILITARY GEOGRAPHY IS DISMISSED The departure of Miranda Zeka, the official reason is missing. Armir Çani is appointed to the post. The Head of Cartography at the Institute resigned during the first negotiations with Athens By TEDI BLUSHI The director of the Military Geographical Institute, Miranda Zeka, has been suddenly dismissed without any official explanation. The decision was taken a few weeks ago with the signature of Defence Minister Arben Imami, who appointed lieutenant colonel Armir Çani to the post. Official sources close to Minister Imami confirmed yesterday to “Gazeta Shqiptare” that Zeka’s dismissal from this position may be linked to the bilateral negotiations that began with the Greek side on 26 November for... Continues on page 7

Floods/ The Catholic clergy: Do not exploit the prices in Shkodër In the photo: A soldier rescuing a baby from the floods in Shkodër (top right) Mufti of Shkodër, Muhamet Sytari At the military unit, 320 Roma and Egyptians fight over a crust of bread. A 40-year-old woman dies from the cold. Here is the situation in other districts of the country Edi Rama: We are ready to vote on the budget in Parliament to dedicate investment in infrastructure, to the irrigation of the country. Topalli: The PS chairman, a killer On pages 2-5

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Visa liberalization Cham Albanians: After 66 years we will see our ancestors’ graves On pages 14-15

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Interview/ The linguist takes aim at her colleagues “Emil Lafe belongs to an outdated scientific mindset” Debate, Ledi Shamku: The language standard is a communist product “Emil Lafe belongs to an outdated scientific mindset” On pages 18-19

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