“I was a child in ’67, not an Enver supporter” INTERVIEW/ THE AMBASSADOR OF ALBANIA IN SWITZERLAND SPEAKS Mehmet Elezi: During the period that Spartak Ngjela mentions me, I was a high school student in Tropojë. I wrote poetry and eagerly awaited poets from Tirana to come to the city By GILMANA BUSHATI Mehmet Elezi says that Enver Hoxha was [in power] when Enver Hoxha delivered his infamous speech of 6 February 1967, thus categorically undermining the claims made by Spartak Ngjela in his book “Përkula dhe rania e tiranisë shqiptare 1957-2010”, where he is described as a “supporter of the regime” and part of that communist intelligentsia that fiercely fought the pro-European intellectuals of the time. In a statement to “Gazeta Shqiptare”, Elezi explains where he was that year, while Ngjela was part of the regime. “I can only tell you that at the time of 6 February I was an adolescent, a student at the high school in the town of Bajram Curri. I wrote poetry and eagerly awaited the month of literature, to meet some well-known writer from Tirana who might be sent to our small town. I also took part in the mathematics circle; I especially liked solving problems and... On page [?]

REPORT/ Details of the tributes for the former president at SHQUP 1 2 3 EXCLUSIVE PHOTO 4 5 In the photo: (1) Sulo Gradeci with Enver Hoxha’s son, Ilir, during the tributes. (2) Fatos Nano during the tributes for Ramiz Alia. (3) Enver Hoxha and Ramiz Alia with their wives over the years and Ramiz’s son, Arben. (4) Liri Lubonja during the tributes for Ramiz Alia. (5) Esa Bin Naser, a friend of Ramiz Alia Ramiz Alia is buried in a plot with his wife Semiramis. Unpublished photos of Enver and Ramiz with their respective wives. Nexhmije Hoxha phoned the children of her comrade in war and work to offer condolences... Sulo Gradeci, Muho Asllani, Rifat Vrenozi and Hatlli Hoxha speak. Vito Kapo pays a visit only at home. President Topi brings a wreath of flowers with his advisers. Ruçi and Dokle leave without saying a word; the right wing and Edi Rama are absent... On pages 4-5

INTERVIEW/ THE DISAGREEMENT WITH PD On pages 2-3

THE DEBATE ON HISTORY On pages 20-21

Yesterday in “The Times” EDITORIAL Yesterday in “The Times” EDITORIAL Today the world is threatened by a repeat of the 2008 financial collapse — but this time on a larger and more dangerous scale. This time, the epicenter... Continues on page 18

Today’s Opinion Today’s Opinion By SHABAN MURATI An interesting development in our region is Hungary’s strong reaction, at government and official level, to the law on... Good neighborliness and the return of property Continues on page 19

RETRO-CINEMA On pages 16-17

“PARTIAL STUDIES” On page 10

DOSSIER On page 15

EVENT IN SHKODER On page 14

ANNOUNCEMENT AT FSHF On page 22