ATTACK LAST NIGHT AT 21:30, TWO MEN ON A MOTORBIKE EMPTY THE ‘SKORPIONS’ MAGAZINE AT AVLLAJ Doctors remove the bullet in surgery. Personal disputes are suspected, police question the driver. 4 years ago they planted explosives in his bar. Testimony given to the prosecutor’s office in 2010 is revealed ATTACK LAST NIGHT AT 21:30, TWO MEN ON A MOTORBIKE EMPTY THE ‘SKORPIONS’ MAGAZINE AT AVLLAJ TWO BULLETS AT TAN LEPRI Accused by the PD, the armored Mercedes saves his life Doctors remove the bullet in surgery. Personal disputes are suspected, police question the driver. 4 years ago they planted explosives in his bar. Testimony given to the prosecutor’s office in 2010 is revealed By NIKOLETA KOVAÇI Dritan Avllaj, known by the nickname “Tan Lepri”, is the target of an attack. Two men approached him on a motorcycle while Avllaj was traveling in his vehicle and, from very close range, opened fire on him, wounding him, luckily, only in the shoulder. The attackers are said to have been waiting for Avllaj on a somewhat unlit bend at the intersection of “Todi Shkurti” and “Mihal Grameno” streets, or, as it is otherwise known, the road leading to ‘Grand’ in “Ali Demi”. The two men on the motorbike are said to have then fled... Continues on page 7

Opinion of the Day By DRITAN HILA “God loves Albania.” And this half-thought from the little wit was confirmed by the saving of the Health Minister’s life. So God loves Albania, because he loves Petrit Vasili. ... Continues on page 25 God loves Petrit

Diplomacy, the circular on spelling mistakes is revealed (In the photo) Secretary General of the MFA, Gazmend Turdiu (right) The guidance circular for diplomats Order from the Secretary General, Gazmend Turdiu: Many elementary mistakes even in translations; if repeated, you will be penalized according to the law on the foreign service Diplomats’ writings in the media, a Foreign Ministry “censorship”: Do not put the Albanian state in an awkward position, you risk your diplomatic rank On pages 2-3

Property, the government decision enters into force Within 5 days, the AKKP must begin the process of accepting applications By BLEDAR HOTI The government decision on financial compensation for former owners has entered into force. Under this decision no. 192, dated 9.3.2011, expropriated entities, in order to benefit from inclusion in the decision on financial compensation, must fill out two special forms, which are obtained from the Agency for Restitution and Compensation of Property. The first form is submitted in the owners’ official request, for those who want to be included in the financial compensation process... On page 10

The cannabis came from Vlora and Saranda On pages 8-9

Yesterday in “The Guardian” By DAVID THOMSON It was a photomontage: 7 marriages, 8 weddings, diamonds behind the scenes, scandals like forgotten anniversaries, two “Oscars” for films that show... Continues on page 24 Liz Taylor, let history fade away

The PD launches its campaign today On pages 4-5

INTERVIEW On page 6

The directive is published On page 13