TAN LEPRI BEFORE THE PROSECUTORS: I WAS SAVED WHEN THE DRIVER INCREASED THE CAR’S SPEED AVLLAJ: I HAVE NO ENEMY The attack, police suspect a hired killer The businessman’s account: I have no quarrel with anyone, those who shot were wearing helmets. 20 people are taken in for questioning, 14 shell casings seized at the scene By KLODIANA LALA The testimony of businessman Dritan Avllaj, otherwise known as Tan Lepri, who managed to miraculously escape a sophisticated assassination attempt, has been revealed. A few hours after the incident, after the bullet was removed from his right shoulder, Tan Lepri spoke to prosecutors, describing all the details of the criminal act, which had targeted him personally. The questioning session took place at the Military Hospital in the early hours of Friday morning, when seven hours had not yet passed since the moment when two... Continues on page 9

By AFRIM KRASNIQI The electoral process for the local elections of 8 May has entered its hottest phase. Tirana and the country’s main cities have announced... Continues on page 21 Citizens and (non)citizen elections

Kurt Kola: Formerly persecuted people, here’s why we are in coalition with the communists (In the photo) Head of the former politically persecuted, Kurt Kola (right) The PD candidate for Tirana Municipality, Lulzim Basha, yesterday at the opening of the election campaign ASSOCIATION OF FORMERLY CONVICTED POLITICALLY OF ALBANIA Lulzim Basha is officially introduced for Tirana, promises 30 thousand new jobs and a tram. “We do not consider Edi Rama an enemy, he has also done some work at the beginning” The leadership of the PS approves the opposition contenders today. Ruçi responds positively to Patozi’s invitation for a round table. Candidates, the registration deadline expires on 28 March On pages 2-5

The attack, Violeta Mehmeti dies FIER/ Police arrest 2 people, motive: property ownership or revenge The 15-year-old’s account: How he killed my mother with a grenade at home FIER/ Police arrest 2 people, motive: property ownership or revenge By IRMA HOXHA The mother of two children is killed at the door of her home. Vio- leta Mehmeti was seriously injured by the explosion of a grenade just as she tried to leave the house to open the shop, while she breathed her last on the way to the hospital. ... On page 14

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By CHARLES RECKNAGEL As NATO bombs fall on Libya, voices are emerging every day denouncing the intervention carried out after UN approval. Among the loudest against... Continues on page 20 From Kosovo to Libya, the debate continues

The Great Ring Road, residents protest against expropriations The Great Ring Road, residents protest against expropriations On page 10

Kuzhe risks everything today: I want a win for second place Kuzhe risks everything today: I want a win for econd place On pages 22-23

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