“Initiative”: Basha should not listen to the writer about the letter ODIHR REPORT / RISTANI: THE INTERNATIONALS SHOULD WAIT FOR THE PROCESS TO END CEC, Arben Ristani: ODIHR? They should wait for the final decision on the elections. President Bamir Topi: The CEC should act above the parties in these elections The well-known writer, Ismail Kadare, has openly addressed the Democratic candidate for Tirana Municipality, Lulzim Basha, asking him to withdraw from the race. At the moment when the candidate of the majority is being declared winner by the counting that the Central Election Commission is carrying out on the votes from the contested ballots, the genius of Albanian letters has publicly reacted by asking Basha to withdraw, since at this moment this is useful to Albanians, and not the interest of who will win this battle for Tirana Municipality. Kadare’s letter comes at a moment On pages 2-7 INITIATIVE FOR TIRANA Wednesday, 6 April 2011, 12.00 Academy of Arts, Tirana INITIATIVE FOR TIRANA INITIATIVE FOR TIRANA (In the photo): The round table 'Initiative for Tirana' organized by intellectuals (right) The well-known writer Ismail Kadare

They were supposed to be taken out of use on 1 May, but the government changed its mind on 29 April They were supposed to be taken out of use on 1 May, the government changed its mind on 29 April Old certificates are being phased out Issuance of the new documents according to the decision begins on 20 May Is Stavri Çati the 71-year-old who still dedicates his days to the passion for painting and art? Born and raised in Dropull, Stavri carries through the years of his work countless artistic works dedicated to the tradition of the Gjirokastër area. By ERI BACO The passion for painting begins in childhood, when he was always present at the cultural activities of the area and of Dropull among the colors of traditional clothing. An encouragement that would be further strengthened by his father, who sent him to the artistic high school in Tirana in the years 1955-1960. Later Stavri returns to Gjirokastër where for years he works as a painting teacher. On page 11 IN AMENDMENT TO DECISION NO. 31, DATED 19.1.2011, OF THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS “ON AN ADDITION TO DECISION NO. 525, DATED 12.8.2005, OF THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS, ON DEFINING THE FORMAT, CONSTITUENT ELEMENTS, THE DATA TO BE REFLECTED, THE PERIOD OF VALIDITY AND THE PROCEDURE FOR ISSUING THE PERSONAL CERTIFICATE AND THE FAMILY CERTIFICATE, AS AMENDED” DECIDED:

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Diplomatic immunity The attack on Dominique Strauss-Kahn, linked to violent sexual relations with a hotel maid last Saturday, has become a story… Yesterday in “The Guardian” By ATOSSAARAXIA ABRAHAMIAN The attack on Dominique Strauss- Kahn, linked to violent sexual relations with a hotel maid last Saturday, has become a story… Continues on page 20 Diplomatic immunity

When the referee does not award a penalty If there is one safe prediction and nothing can be said about what will happen in the coming days, it is the fact that Edi Rama and the opposition will not accept… Opinion of the Day By ERJON TASE If there is one safe predic- tion and nothing can be said about what will happen in the coming days, it is the fact that Edi Rama and the opposition will not accept… Continues on page 21 When the referee does not award a penalty

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