THE PD CANDIDATE'S SPOUSE REQUESTED THE PROCEDURE HERSELF IN 2004 Aurela Xhafer Isufi is not on the voter list. Today she is a Dutch citizen Aurela Isufi (Basha), the wife of the majority coalition's candidate for the Tirana Municipality, is not an Albanian citizen. By Decree No. 4117 of the President of the Republic, Alfred Moisiu, she was allowed to renounce her citizenship as early as 19 January 2004. Mrs. Isufi's (Basha) name is tenth on the list of names that were allowed to renounce citizenship under this decree, pursuant to Article 92, letter “c”, of the Constitution, and Articles 15, 19 and 20 of Law No. 8389, dated 05.08.1998, “On Albanian Citizenship”. This was her own decision. Article 4 of Law 8389, dated 05.08.1998, “On Albanian Citizenship... Continues on pages 2-3 In the photo: Lulzim Basha with his daughter and wife on the day of the campaign launch for the Tirana Municipality. Facsimile of the decree approving the renunciation of Albanian citizenship for Aurela Isufi (Basha)

Opinion of the Day He wasn't used to it yet. Used to making a person for rallies, and not saying with his praise, the Interior Minister presented... Opinion of the Day By DRITAN HILA He wasn't used to it yet Used to making a person for rallies, and not saying with his praise, the Interior Minister presented... Candidate Basha with a 6-year career Continues on page 29

The injured leg becomes infected, yesterday he underwent surgery He did not get through the car accident easily, he was admitted on Sunday to the Military Hospital By ESMERALDA KETA The Minister of Health, Petrit Vasili, does not seem to have gotten off so lightly from his accident in the first week. He was admitted again to the Military Hospital on Sunday, after his leg swelled and hematoma spots formed. During yesterday, the Minister of Health underwent a minor surgical procedure on his leg, which was successful, while he is expected to leave room no. 3 of the Military Hospital surgery department later today. HEALTH CONDITION This time, the head of the white-coats ministry was not admitted to the VIP ward of the Military Hospital, but to the third floor of this hospital where... Continues on page 12 In the photo: Minister of Health, Petrit Vasili, being transported to the hospital

THE DVORANI FAMILY IS CLAIMING 1.6 BILLION LEK On page 9

THE CODE DOES NOT CHANGE On page 6

Yesterday in “Time” Yesterday in “Time” By MICHAEL CROWLEY Obama's speech on Libya last night was like a curious beast: it was both ambitious and measured at the same time. The president surprised... Questions about Obama's speech Continues on page 28

AFTER THE DECISION Pacolli speaks: If I leave as president, it will be difficult On pages 22-23

8 MAY ELECTIONS PS-PD face-off, 80% of leaders are re-running On pages 4-5

ARRESTS, VLORA Super-thief Stojani in handcuffs, he killed a police officer in October On page 15

VENDETTA INVESTIGATION Durrës, 20-year-old Arbër Bardhi killed, 4 detentions On page 14