INTERVIEW/ “THE PRESIDENT, PD MADE CONCESSIONS. ZAGANJORI, CULTURED” Dritëroi: Another meeting Berisha-Rama The writer says: The first negotiations between the parties were cold as the snow of Dukagjini or Puka “The third round should not go forward without candidates. The opposition should not boycott the fourth round” INTERVIEW/ “THE PRESIDENT, PD MADE CONCESSIONS. ZAGANJORI, CULTURED” “PS MUST COME FORTH WITH NAMES” Dritëroi: Another meeting Berisha-Rama • The writer says: The first negotiations between the parties were ‘cold’ as the snow of Dukagjini or of Puka • “The third round should not proceed without candidates. The opposition should not boycott the fourth round” By DARINA TANUSHI The patriarch of the Socialist Party, the great writer Dritëro Agolli, is always there, following the political developments of the day closely, in Albania, but not only. These days he has devoted himself ... Continues on pages 2-3 (In the photo:) The chairman of the Socialist Party, Edi Rama, with the distinguished writer, Dritëro Agolli EXCLUSIVE

Today’s Opinion Have you ever had the feeling that your day got off to a bad start, and that instead of getting better, your day gets worse like ... By ISIDOR KOTI To kill an angel! Continues on page 24

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW Hans-Peter Briegel: Match-fixing, Italy has no chance at the European Championship On page 26

Ylli Popa, Ali Ahmeti and Rugova’s son support the former PS leader: He is a reformer Candidate meets Ambassador Arvizu: If the PS is struggling, I am ready to return Ylli Popa, Ali Ahmeti and Rugova’s son support the former PS leader: He is a reformer Appeal, 27 intellectuals: Nano president Candidate meets Ambassador Arvizu: If the PS is struggling, I am ready to return Following with close attention the debate over the new President of the Republic and the political process related to this crucial election for democracy and the Albanian institutions, we are inclined to contribute to this process by appealing to you, deputies and chairmen of the parliamentary parties in the Assembly of Albania, regarding the candidacy of former prime minister Fatos Nano for President of the Republic. Addressing you, esteemed party chairmen ... Continues on pages 4-5

THE FIANCÉ IS FOUND TO BE MARRIED, 20-YEAR-OLD GIRL KILLS HERSELF. HER FATHER: SHE COULDN’T TAKE IT On page 15

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FILLED WITH WATER MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FILLED WITH WATER Cardiology intensive care, rain drips onto the patients On page 13

20 PEOPLE ESCORTED Suspicion, the two murders on the beach, by the same perpetrators On page 14

LITERATURE TEST 20 percent of graduates got points at “Albatros” On page 11

MORTGAGE The list of 4,900 properties registered in Tirana On pages 17-21

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KURBIN The killer says: I didn’t want to shoot the 9-year-old On page 16