THE CLASSIFIED “CONFIDENTIAL” DOCUMENT FOR PS CHAIRMEN IN THE DISTRICTS IS REVEALED Preparations for the 2011 race, the PS leader seeks good relations with opposition parties and the local media. Political crisis, third round of negotiations fails LOCAL ELECTIONS, RAMA’S INSTRUCTION: BRING IN BUSINESSMEN Preparations for the 2011 race, the PS leader seeks good relations with opposition parties and the local media. Political crisis, third round of negotiations fails

EXCLUSIVE/ Unpublished photos by Gegë Marubi on 30 December 1940 Unknown images of the funeral ceremony, how Shkodra accompanied and honored the Franciscan poet. New writings are identified, whose authorship had until recently not been known (In photo): The lifeless body of Father Gjergj Fishta. The poet’s death mask Unknown images of the funeral ceremony, how Shkodra accompanied and honored the Franciscan poet. New writings are identified, whose authorship had until recently not been known The childhood memories of Xhanfize Keko. The regret of the renowned director who passed away in 2007: I was never able to make a film in my Gjirokastër Supplement

The full decision of the Supreme Court Kadriovski’s wife, how she was caught with drugs in the minibar in 2001 On page 7

Yesterday in ‘The Economist’ The storm raised by Dick Marty’s report for the Council of Europe has still not calmed down. Among other things, the report accuses the prime minister of Kosovo,... Yesterday in ‘The Economist’ By TIM JUDAH The storm raised by Dick Marty’s report for the Council of Europe has still not calmed down. Among other things, the report accuses the prime minister of Kosovo,... A storm against Thaçi Continues on page 20

Opinion of the Day National security is the requirement to ensure, guarantee and maintain the existence of the nation and the state through the use of values... Opinion of the Day By ENRIKO CEKO National security is the requirement to ensure, guarantee and maintain the existence of the nation and the state through the use of values... Who threatens our national security Continues on page 21

The decision on the cost of membership is revealed The decision on the cost of membership is revealed Representation in NATO, 100 million new lek per year On page 4

EU Presidency 2011 Hungarian ambassador: Dialogue is needed for the crisis On pages 16-17

The Socialist Party is beginning efforts to involve business in its ranks. One of the tasks given to the new district chairmen is to identify the businesses operating in the area they cover, creating a full database about them. At the latest meeting that the PS secretaries had with the leaders at the center, they were given precise guidance, according to which they must become familiar with the problems faced by businessmen in their respective areas or with the specific pressures exerted on them. But what stands out... By DARINA TANUSHI The Socialist Party is beginning ef- forts to involve business in its ranks. One of the tasks given to the new district chairmen is to identify the businesses operating in the area they cover, creating a full data- base about them. At the latest meeting that the PS secretaries had with the leaders at the center, they were given ori- accurate guidance, according to which they must become familiar with the problems faced by busi- nessmen in their respective areas or with the specific pressures exerted on them. But what stands out... Continues on pages 2-3

Concessions Accusations against Genc Ruli, prosecution starts investigations On page 7

Monsignor Rrok Mirdita: The draft should be revised “Problem with religious symbols, a cross on the chest can be just decoration” Catholics against the new education law: Do not approve it “Problem with religious symbols, a cross on the chest can be just decoration” On page 10

Monday, 27 December Newspaper + 2011 Calendar for only 100 lek