Edi Rama: We will win the elections on our own PS CHAIRMAN: THERE IS NO DESTRUCTIVE FIGHT IN THE PARTY, WE WILL MAKE THE NECESSARY CHANGES “During these years everyone has said whatever they wanted in the PS, acting against the public interest. No one has suffered any consequences. The ‘Beqja’ case is going to Strasbourg” The chairman of PS, Edi Rama, declared yesterday during an interview with the “Deutsche Welle” radio that, “if the College ultimately seals, I hope not, the undeserved victory of the loser of the Tirana election, closing its eyes to the glaring evidence of the numbers manipulating the election at the KQZ table, this will be a heavy burden with consequences for the country.” He denied the lack of freedom within PS. Asked about deputy Ilir Beqaj’s mandate, Rama said that this issue will be taken to the Strasbourg Court. At a time when PS is pursuing legal avenues to keep Tirana Municipality and its hopes of respecting the will... Continues on page 4

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Opinion of the Day By AHMET SHQARRI Like those early biblical events, remembered even today for their greatness and for which they will remain so, unforgettable... Continues on page 29 Heroes, prejudged!

Researcher Novruz Shehu: He signed in 1964, then refused (In the photo): Pjetër Arbnori with his family. Pjetër Arbnori in his youth Five years since the death of the man who suffered in the prisons of the dictatorship, Novruz Shehu speaks: No one remembered him, his remains were brought to Albania by ferry The testimony of his friend: Ramiz Alia lives peacefully today, while Pjetër is described as the agent and the guilty one. Albania has still not tried the real executioners On pages 26-27

Two civil registry employees detained For 7,000 euros they supplied documents to people who were wanted By BARDHYL BERBERI A mathematics lecturer at the “Fan S. Noli” University in Korçë, two civil registry employees and a manager were handcuffed yesterday by the Korçë police after, for sums ranging from three to 7,000 euros, they prepared forged biometric passports, supplying them to wanted persons who traveled to different European countries under altered identities... On page 22

RAJMONDA BULKU: AM I A MINISTER OF CULTURE? I WOULD HAVE A LOT OF RESPONSIBILITY Supplement

Last week Croatia secured its place and will become the 28th member of the European Union in July 2013. A few days after Zagreb wrapped up the talks... Continues on page 28

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TIRANA VOTE On page 5

CONFERENCE TODAY On page 9