PARLIAMENT/ THE HEAD OF STATE IS ELECTED, 73 DEPUTIES “IN FAVOR”, THE OPPOSITION REFUSES TO VOTE USA: WE WILL SUPPORT HIM FOR THE REFORMS Behind the scenes, Berisha in the PD group: Vote for him or there will be new elections PARLIAMENT/ THE HEAD OF STATE IS ELECTED, 73 DEPUTIES “IN FAVOR”, THE OPPOSITION REFUSES TO VOTE NISHANI PRESIDENT USA: WE WILL SUPPORT HIM FOR THE REFORMS Behind the scenes, Berisha in the PD group: Vote for him or there will be new elections The newly elected President, Bujar Nishani, and Prime Minister Berisha after yesterday’s vote in Parliament On pages 2-7

Opinion of the Day The process so far for the election of the new President of the Republic resembles, at least in form, those classic dramas with the unity of the three elements: ... By ILIR DHIMA If only memory were called upon a little... Continues on page 24

Opinion of the Day By DRITAN HILA Short, tall, with a slightly protruding back and a moustache. That is the presidential identity. Name: Bujar Nishani. Sponsor: Sali Berisha. A week ago, the majority and the opposition... Tightening of the position Continues on page 25

“The truth about my candidacy is that I am on duty”

They falsified “Kastrati” vouchers, 4 arrested They falsified “Kastrati” vouchers, 4 arrested On page 10

ALUIZNI: The list with 2,247 names who benefit from legalization ALUIZNI: The list with 2,247 names who benefit from legalization On pages 18-21

Nano: Berisha plunged the country into a fatal crisis

ARTAN HOXHA: I WITHDREW BECAUSE THEY BLACKMAILED ME

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THE PRIZREN LEAGUE, THE ANNIVERSARY IS CELEBRATED IN KOSOVO WITH TURKISH FLAGS On page 23

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