EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW / THE MAN SENTENCED TO 25 YEARS IN PRISON FOR THE KILLING OF THE FORMER MP IS RELEASED IN TURKEY Berisha’s former bodyguard: I will come to face the Albanian courts when they are no longer dependent on politics. Izet’s wife: The tears of the daughter when I told her about her father’s release

Opinion of the Day By BESNIK GJONGECAJ The start of this academic year, unlike any other beginning, pushes me to bring into focus not just what is happening today... Universities in the circle of humiliation Continues on page 29

‘NEWS24’ / The tragic story of the coffee businessman, whose fate is unknown I am free....One day I will return to face justice as well, Albanian judges. I will shed light on the truth, before an independent court that does not take orders from politics.” Izet Haxhia, former bodyguard of Prime Minister Sali Berisha, has seen daylight again after four years, leaving the cells of the high-security prison in Turkey. In a phone call with “GSH”, Haxhia confirmed that he has been released from prison and that he is in a refugee camp in Turkey until the procedures are completed.... (In photo:) Exclusive video images of the missing businessman Koço Dado in the show Xhungël (right) Video footage of the kidnapping in 1998 Skënderi, the businessman’s friend: That night we were together, we were heading home, to ‘Pazari i Vjetër’. A van stopped, we were told they were citizens, we thought they were police Koço Dado, 11 months after the kidnapping: What happened was the consequence of your games, cooperation with the police and going out with the amount of money puts at risk not only my life, but yours too... On pages 16-17

By KLODIANA LALA I am free....One day I will return to face justice as well, Albanian judges. I will shed light on the truth, before an independent court that does not take orders from politics.” Izet Haxhia, former bodyguard of Prime Minister Sali Berisha, has seen daylight again after four years, leaving the cells of the high-security prison in Turkey. In a phone call with “GSH”, Haxhia confirmed that he has been released from prison and that he is in a refugee camp in Turkey until the procedures are completed.... Continues on page 11

The neighboring state complains about reference prices Kosovo’s Minister of Economy: Albania brings in Serbian potatoes as “Made in Greece” products By GENC KONDI It seems that the first clash over economic interests between Albania and Kosovo has begun. At the center of the conflict is the potato crop, but, apparently, other issues are hidden behind it. “Serbian potatoes are entering Albania through Greece, falsifying the origin of the goods, and this is achieved with the help of Greek officials,” while Serbia continues... On pages 4-5

THEIR NAMES AND THE FULL FILE On pages 2-3

Yesterday in the “New York Times” By TIM PHILLIPS Bosnia, Serbia and Kosovo have come a long way since the 1990s. Serbia is no longer a dangerous aggressor,... The Balkans, the past and the future Continues on page 28

INTERVIEW WITH THE PRIME MINISTER On pages 18-19

45-DAY DEADLINE On page 12

MASH-PUBLISHING HOUSE CLASH On page 27