The “Almir Rrapo” case over extradition turns into a bone of contention between the government and Europe Strasbourg Court: On 15 November we received information from the government about Rrapo’s extradition. It must be suspended. Lawyer Sokol Puto: If we violate the decision, we will face political and economic sanctions EU, 3 orders to the government for noncompliance with the USA Strasbourg Court: On 15 November we received information from the government about Rrapo’s extradition. It must be suspended. Lawyer Sokol Puto: If we violate the decision, we will face political and economic sanctions By KLODIANA LALA The Albanian state will be punished politically and financially if it does not comply with the decisions of the Strasbourg Court. Therefore, it is obliged not to extradite Almir Rrapo, as long as Strasbourg has ordered the suspension of his extradition.” Sokol Puto, an expert on the cases of the European Court of Human Rights, said yesterday that the Albanian state should not take such a step, as it would have costs, especially political ones. According to Puto, the Strasbourg Court’s decisions are binding on the Albanian state, in... Continues on pages 2-3

Opinion of the Day Opinion of the Day By REZEAR XHAXHIU In Tirana or in Skopje, in Podgorica or Sarajevo, politicians are becoming increasingly aware that entry into... How long will we wait outside the EU’s doors? Continues on page 21

“MILOSAO”/ From Italy, the writer revives the controversies about his country Kadare: Communism in Albania still breeds eggs and hatred In the photo: Umberto Eco, Visar Zhiti and Ismail Kadare Umberto Eco: Visar Zhiti only had to write poetry that the editors considered “sad and hermetic,” and then they would pass the matter on to the Central Committee The writer, “Prince of Asturias”: Snake eggs are everywhere, keeping a watchful eye to ensure protection for the overthrown dictatorship. Try opening the archives, and you will find yourself in the hail of attack Supplement

First time/ The Presidium debates are published after 19 years Presidentially convenes the Council: You know, this government is useless, it will stay only 1 month Ramiz Alia: Let’s appoint Nano as Prime Minister, eh,... I know Berisha’s history Presidentially convenes the Council: You know, this government is useless, it will stay only 1 month By GILMANA BUSHATI For the first time, after 19 years, excerpts are being published from the debates held at the meeting of the presidium of the People’s Assembly held on 22 February 1991 for the creation of a new structure, such as the Presidential Council, and the formation of a new government. Ramiz Alia, in his role as chairman of the presidium of the People’s Assembly, decides to make these two moves. The Presidential Council, made up of nine people, included Ramiz Alia, who would... Continues on pages 18-19

Applicants from all over Albania On pages 10-11

Ngjela: We are starting protests Meta: Rama is panicking, his deputies are leaving him On pages 4-5

Yesterday in “La Repubblica” Yesterday in “La Repubblica” By GIUSEPPE D'AVANZO In one and the same case, indeed within just a few hours, the dangerous ties of Silvio... are uncovered from the past and the present. The Prime Minister under blackmail Continues on page 20

Accused of assault The Guard suspends the businessman guard member On page 7

METE explains the tariff Waste, dozens of protesters in front of the government: ‘No’ to imports On page 15