The clash happened in the State Reserves offices over the scrap from the Kalimash Plant, police intervened 400 tons of iron, competitors were not allowed to take the forms. Complaint: The tender is predetermined. The Reserves director: I know nothing about the conflict. The blue uniforms “close” the scandal in peace Businessmen, blows over the scrap tender 400 tons of iron, competitors were not allowed to take the forms. Complaint: The tender is predetermined. The Reserves director: I know nothing about the conflict. The blue uniforms “close” the scandal in peace

Opinion of the Day By DRITAN HILA A few days earlier I was informed of my dismissal from my post after I had violated the law on the foreign service with my statements in the press,..... Continues on page 29 How I saw economic diplomacy

Indefinite prison for 47-year-old Aziz Kelmendi: It was an accident Kosovar businessman: How Emmy was killed, I left the singer because I met a new lover (In photo) Aziz Kelmendi, the Kosovar businessman yesterday in court, (upper right) Valza Bajra (lower right) Singer Emmy Story before the black-robed judges: I got into the car. Emmy arrived and started arguing. I rolled up the window and left. I did not notice that she had grabbed onto the car and was hit. I took my girlfriend home and went back to see what had happened Valza Bajra: We were at ‘Venue’ and Emmy was communicating by SMS. She told me she was going to the bathroom. After 30 minutes Aziz called me and told me Emmy had been in an accident. I fainted when I saw the blood. Azizi[t]’s girlfriend came to the police in pajamas On page 13

By NIKOLETA KOVAÇI Legal attempts to participate in the auction for the sale of scrap from the Kalimash Plant have cost businessmen dearly, as they wanted to be competitive. The businessmen who wanted to apply to enter this auction faced, yesterday, the number 2 official of the General Directorate of State Reserves, while the latter had brought into the premises of the Reserves the police forces of Police Station No. 1. The businessmen were taken to the police and after several hours of debate... Continues on page 12

Qualification exam at the end of March If they pass the exam, their salary increases by 20%, Tirana Education Directorate puts forward the candidates By ESMERALDA KETA The Tirana Education Directorate has published the names of the teachers from the schools under its responsibility who will undergo the exam for promotion to a higher category. There are around 200 teachers who have not only reached the required stage to undergo the qualification test for further advancement, but have also completed all the documentation correctly. The names have been published inside the premises of the education directorate, while... On page 19

CEC appoints commissioners, PS: It is a dictatorship Tirana Municipality, poll: Edi Rama favored by PS Berisha: Basha, our candidate On pages 2-3

Yesterday in “The Guardian” By PETER PRESTON Look at the young people of many Islamic nations trying to secure their democratic freedoms. Look at the large, very powerful armies that are being used... Continues on page 28 A bad day for Pakistan

Contradiction in government Berisha: Remove the car tax. Bode: It is an EU rule On pages 10-11

The scandal of the decision Government grants a special pension even to figures who have died On page 5

For the first time The collector brings to Albania the rare books of Skanderbeg On pages 26-27