CLASHES BEHIND CLOSED DOORS, PELLUMBI: THE PARTY IS NOT AN NGO PS, Sterkaj: Working groups, with pointless people The opposition’s program, Rama: We will open 300,000 jobs. Vasilika Hysi: Let us not interfere with justice. Gjiknuri: Canceling concessions is not a priority By DARINA TANUSHI The National Assembly of the PS discussed yesterday the two changed documents, the party’s program and statute. In an approximately one-hour discussion, behind closed doors, members of the National Assembly proposed changes to the drafts presented. One of the proposals that sparked debate was the one by Erjon Braçe, who requested that at this stage, in the district-level PS there is a need for the creation of the party leadership, a forum that would be better positioned and would make more clear decisions. But this was opposed by Bashkim Fino, who described the creation of this structure as meaningless, at a time when in every branch of the party in the district the District Assembly functions perfectly well, a structure defined by the statute. In favor of Braçe’s proposal was Pandeli Majko, for whom this would be a solution, at a time when MPs are heavily burdened and cover much larger areas... Continues on pages 2-3

Today’s Opinion We have all seen and heard in recent weeks that with what ease Rama’s “Kurban” overshadowed and pushed aside the latest political sacrifice, Shaban Memia of ALUIZNI,... Today’s Opinion By KIÇO BLUSHI From Shaba’s kurban to Rama’s “Kurban” We have all seen and heard in recent weeks that with what ease Rama’s “Kur- ban” overshadowed and pushed aside the latest political sacrifice, Shaban Memia of ALUIZNI,... Continues on page 25

Helena Kadare: He threw his letters from 1997 in the trash “Ismail’s nerves when they tried to reconcile him with Qosja at the beach” (In the photo:) Helena and Ismail Kadare. Rexhep Qosja The wife’s memories: He got angry when he was called the father of the nation because he did not want to look old. Ismail: I am neither old nor senile The phone call with Genc Pollo after the confession of Bujar Hudhri about the bravery that happened in Elbasan: Who opened the weapon depots? Who is interested in this? On page 21

ABSTENTION FOR THE HEAD OF THE KLSH SHEREFEDIN SHEHU BREAKS THE PD “ORDER”: SALI SHEHU IS MY COUSIN On pages 6-7

Yesterday in “International Herald Tribune” On Monday, 31 October, seven months after it began, NATO’s operation in Libya will come to an end. It is the first time that NATO is bringing to a close a mission that... Yesterday in “International Herald Tribune” IVO H. DALDER XHEJMS G. STAVRIDIS NATO’s success in Libya On Monday, 31 October, seven months after it began, NATO’s operation in Libya will come to an end. It is the first time that NATO is bringing to a close a mission that... Continues on page 24

EXCERPT FROM THE NEW BOOK “KURBAN” EXCERPT FROM THE NEW BOOK “KURBAN” KURBAN The surprising story of Edi Rama Edi Rama: Sheep graze over Skanderbeg’s grave On pages 4-5

REQUEST IN COURT Prosecutor’s Office: 3 life sentences for Gërdec On pages 8-9

SHKODER They do not pay taxes, 108 teachers are left without salaries On page 14

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USA CUTS OFF 60 MILLION USD IN FUNDING USA CUTS OFF 60 MILLION USD IN FUNDING Palestine in UNESCO, Albania abstains On page 24