Tritan Shehu: How we took care of Berisha The PD deputy recounts the anxiety at the Palace of Congresses After the fainting episode at the 21st anniversary of the PD, the prime minister returns to the office around midday. Doctors: He is now in normal condition. Today’s agenda includes the cabinet meeting By VALENTINA MADANI The politician, who is a doctor by profession, Mr. Tritan Shehu tells “Gazeta Shqiptare” about Prime Minister Sali Berisha’s state of health, the reason he experienced a fainting spell during the ceremony for the 21st anniversary of the founding of the PD, and how he and the team of doctors took care of the head of government’s health at those moments. Shehu says that Berisha is currently in good health, after a bout of weakness on the night of 12 December, in the lobby area of the Palace of Congresses. He speaks about the doctors’ consultation, which according to him showed normal parameters and a stabilized condition. Meanwhile, he explains that even during the visits that the prime minister had at home, he did not show any sign of fatigue for even a moment. Shehu adds that Berisha is normally following his work schedule without interrupting it, as he feels very well physically. Mr. Shehu, you took care together with the team of doctors of Prime Minister Berisha’s health... Continues on page 5

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For the first time / The transcript of the dialogue from 21 years ago (In photo:) The last communist leader, Ramiz Alia. Facsimile of the minutes of the meeting of 14 December 1990 14 December 1990 / The conversation with Hekuran Isai and Xhelil Gjoni in the office of the communist leader is revealed. The riots in Shkodra and the shortage of rubber batons Ramiz Alia: Arben Imami did not speak badly on TV. Do you have tear gas bombs? Hekuran Isai: No, we don’t. I sent to China to get some, but they haven’t arrived On pages 12-13

The man from Kavaja had been wanted since 2000 On page 9

Four charges against Hajri Elezaj On pages 8-9

Interview on “NEWS 24” On page 2

Privatization On page 7

Meeting in Durrës On page 3

Proposal On pages 22-23

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