UN SESSION IN NEW YORK, TIRANA IN A DIFFICULT DIPLOMATIC POSITION The creation of the Palestinian state is dividing the world. PD: Let us keep the Americans’ position. PS: Let us follow the EU’s example, “in favor of” the Arab country’s independence UN SESSION IN NEW YORK, TIRANA IN A DIFFICULT DIPLOMATIC POSITION VOTE FOR PALESTINE Albania, a “sandwich” between the US and Europe The creation of the Palestinian state is dividing the world. PD: Let us keep the Americans’ position. PS: Let us follow the EU’s example, “in favor of” the Arab country’s independence By TEDI BLUSHI The fierce diplomatic battle now underway over recognition of the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly has placed official Tirana in a difficult position vis-à-vis its two strategic allies: the United States on one side and the European Union on the other. Turned now into a “sandwich”... Continues on pages 2-3 (In the photo:) Prime Minister Berisha speaking at the UN session. U.S. President Barack Obama. President of the EU, Van Rompuy

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Opinion of the Day By AHMET SHQARRI The news spread these days through all our media, both print and electronic, that an Albanian became world champion and then, not for his country, ... Continues on page 23 Another world champion who “betrays” Albania!?

Opinion of the Day By ILIR DHIMA Although 15 September was declared by the United Nations as the International Day of Democracy, in Albania this passed almost in silence.... Continues on page 23 Not like the queen on the chessboard

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The 50th edition of the song contest on television, Grabocka or Pali Kuke in the direction The host of the show “100 Million” last hosted it in 2003 By ERALDO REXHO Half a century of history, half a century of tradition, half a century of musical sounds... The Song Festival on Albanian Public Radio Television is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. And with this birthday, the TVSH leaders aim to bring back on stage some of the names that have left a mark on the history of this festival. As confirmed by sources within... On page 26