The suspicion is that the U.S. ambassador underwent heart surgery THE DIPLOMAT WAS LAST SEEN IN PUBLIC ON 26 MAY, HE IS NOW IN AMERICA The American embassy in Tirana responds: Ambassador Arvizu is currently on an official trip to the USA. He is expected to return in the coming weeks By DARINA TANUSHI The American ambassador, Aleksandër Arvizu, has been missing from public view and from daily diplomatic activity for about three weeks. Suspicion over his absence, both in political circles and at other Albanian events, became stronger on Sunday, when at the festive ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of the SP, deputy ambassador Deborah Jones appeared in his place. Arvizu was also not seen that day at the event attended by Prime Minister Berisha, precisely at the opening of the exhibition “America for Kosovo”,... Continues on page 5

THE HISTORY OF THE GANGS IN THE USA On pages 22-23

The EU letter to Berisha is made public On pages 2-3

Yesterday in “The Economist” By TIM JUDAH During a recent meeting with a senior European Union official, I mentioned the fact that I was going to Albania. Something was muttered through clenched teeth,.... Albania, why integration has stalled Continues on page 28

Opinion of the Day By KIÇO BLUSHI This word, without a pure-sounding ring in Albanian, which comes from the time of our backwardness, apparently suits us even in 2011. .... In-and-out! Continues on page 29

DEBATES IN THE BUREAU On pages 26-27

SUMMER pages “How we lost a child before he was 3 months old” SUMMER pages “How we lost a child before he was 3 months old” Gjebra: The future is a mystery, the contract with “Të Dielën Shqiptare” has ended (In the photo) Singer-songwriter Ardit Gjebrea, during the presentation of “Këngës Magjike” (Left) Ardit Gjebrea with his wife, son Jon and daughter Anna Arditi: How his relationship with Anila began when she was 17. Plans for the new house on the beach and personal relations with his mother and mother-in-law “Political Boulevard”: Braçe and Harasani, jokes on Facebook about the opposition. Model Anxhela Martini tells her story: Why I decided to be photographed without underwear Supplement

THE LAWSUIT UNDER DICTATORSHIP On page 12

SUMMER SEASON / The minister’s instruction is made public “There are no restrictions for enclosed venues. The conditions for the movement of watercraft” By BLEDAR HOTI No café or disco will be allowed to remain open beyond 24:00 in beach areas during the summer season. The order by Interior Minister Bujar Nishani, issued before the start of the tourist season, provides that on weekends night venues, known as summer discos, must remain open until 24:00. Instruction no. 243, issued on 8.6.2011, “On taking and coordinating measures to guarantee public order, ... On page 7