Himara, a time bomb, at the symposium let us say it is Albanian FRASHËRI’S ARTICLE IN ‘GSH’ SPARKED THE DEBATE. BERISHA INVOLVED: HIMARA SPEAKS TWO LANGUAGES Muharrem Dezhiu: Is it a minority? It is a topic that has a political character. Milo: Let’s hold another conference different from Bollano’s. Berisha: Himara is not a minority region

Opinion of the Day Opinion of the Day By EDUARD ZALOSHNJA For a law to be functional, it must be based on the broadest possible consensus in society around the issue it addresses... Continues on page 29 Burning ballots, fuel for the opposition

Local parties are seeking the votes of supporters of the teams Local elections ‘heat up’ football, politicians meddle in the teams (In the photo) Finance Minister Ridvan Bode, PS leader Edi Rama, mayor of Vlorë Shpëtim Gjika and President Bamir Topi in stadiums Ritvan Bode is not a football lover, but he is investing heavily in the Korçë team. Edi Rama has turned his eyes to “Tirana”, even imposing the players Dashnor Sula, the deputy from Peqin, goes to every match in the stadium, while Gjika in Vlorë, and Sejdini and Zeqo in Elbasan and Fier have increased the budget for their regional teams On page 26

By FATMIRA NIKOLLI Truth is not afraid of debate. It looks like sunlight. This is what historian Muharrem Dezhiu said yesterday regarding the debate among Albanian historians about whether or not they should take part in the October symposium on the question of whether Himara is or is not a Greek minority region. According to him, the invitees should go, because “we cannot answer allegations if we play the role of the ostrich”. In this, it seems that Himara has become a time bomb, putting relations at risk... Continues on pages 2-3

Pogradec/ Nevrus Demollari tells his regrets “I have tried all ages and social statuses of women: virgins, married women and women with children, from 20 to 50 years old” The 62-year-old tells his life story: I got married 20 times, but I’m still single “I have tried all ages and social statuses of women: virgins, married women and women with children, from 20 to 50 years old” By BARDHYL BERBERI He is 62 years old and lives at the foot of Mount Çervenaka, in difficult economic conditions. His name is Nevrus Demollari, married and divorced 20 times. A few days ago he put on the 20th wedding ring with a woman from Korça, but it lasted only one week. He ended up single again. He says he will marry again and is looking for his 21st bride. He hopes that with her,... On page 22

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Yesterday in the “Herald Tribune” Yesterday in the “Herald Tribune” By JAMES A. GOLDSTON European Union Commissioner for Justice, Viviene Reding, is “personally convinced that the European Commission...” Continues on page 28 The Roma and the European Union

DEBATES IN PARLIAMENT Property, PD overturns Topi’s decree, Cham Albanians change position On pages 6-7

FINANCE IN THE FIRST 8 MONTHS Investments fall 62%, 95 times less investment On pages 14-15

THE SITUATION Breast cancer drug, QSUT refuses to accept it On pages 12-13