INTERVIEW / THE PD MP: THERE ARE SEVERAL LOBBIES WITHIN THE PARTY Sherefedin Shehu: Changes in the government “In democratic countries, the principle of rotation should also work when ministers are replaced. In that sense, perhaps change is important” By VALENTINA MADANI The former deputy minister of Finance, PD MP Mr. Sherefedin Shehu, sees Prime Minister Sali Berisha’s candidacy as the most complete one for the post of the new head of state. In this interview for “Gazeta Shqiptare”, Shehu says that Mr. Berisha, by running for head of state, would do Albania an honor. He also comments on Bamir Topi’s new party, and is convinced that only the leader, and not the dissatisfied people he would gather around himself, will benefit from it. Mr. Shehu speaks about the “Berisha” government and the possibility of replacing some ministers. Mr. Shehu, in your view, what is all this debate about the new head of state? What is fueling the debate so much about the new President of the country, when he is supposed to be elected in July? It is a debate triggered or caused by a number of factors. One factor may be the testing of politics and public opinion by that group... Continues on pages 6-7

INTERVIEW / EDUART HALIMI SPEAKS On page 4

Yesterday in the “Washington Post” EDITORIAL There are voices saying that the world has changed significantly and that old issues will no longer trouble us. The new era is about globalization, the internet, distribution... New year, old problems Continues on page 25

Opinion of the Day By DR. PËRPARIM KABO At last, the Republic of Albania has its “People’s Advocate”! An individual of young age, burdened with ambition and a façade... A more proactive philosophy for the “People’s Advocate”! Continues on page 24

INTERVIEW / “Friends with the mayor, we clarified the issue” (In the photo): The well-known weightlifter, Pirro Dhima. The mayor of Himarë, Jorgo Goro Pressure from the Greeks led the municipality of Himarë to remove Pirro Dhima as a “personality with Albanian blood.” The weightlifter: They were misled by Wikipedia The destruction of graves in Boboshticë, the Court of Appeals sentences the former head of OMONIA in Korçë to 1 year in prison. Dule meets Dimas: We talked about the census On pages 2-3

The woman tried to commit suicide On page 12

3 VARIANTS FOR KOZ On page 4

DEADLINE, 31 JANUARY On page 13

“HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS” Majlinda Keta: I even found my life partner through “Ismails” Supplement

LORIK DIDN’T VOTE, BUT THE OPPOSITE IS SHOWN Golden Ball, FSHF deceived FIFA with Cana’s vote On page 26