PRESIDENCY REPORT / “I HAVE NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT RESIGNING” Head of state: There are people who are insatiable when it comes to taking power; they want even the air you breathe. In August or September, I will decide whether to return to politics TOPI: THE HARDEST MOMENT, 21 JANUARY Head of state: There are people who are insatiable when it comes to taking power; they want even the air you breathe. In August or September, I will decide whether to return to politics (In the photo): President Bamir Topi in the studio of the program “5 questions from Babaramo”, on “News24” On pages 2-3

Opinion of the Day By DRITAN HILA Military historians now admit that guerrilla activity in the enemy’s rear had little impact on the outcome of the war. It is incomprehensible to an occupying army. ... Continues on page 19 History is not written by losers

Speaks from prison, the man sentenced to life “My brother still has 2 years in prison left. I’m not afraid; let Pjetrushi be afraid” Admir Tafili: The enemy went to Greece to kill my family “My brother still has 2 years in prison left. I’m not afraid; let Pjetrushi be afraid” By THIMI SAMARXHIU Justice has spoken, sentencing Admir Tafili to life imprisonment, the man who executed the two brothers of the former police chief in Malësia e Madhe, Prelë Pjetrushi, in an act of revenge. .... On page 9

SUMMER The story of the chef who was named in the “Top 10” of the competition in Greece The Albanian who cooks for the Greek prime minister The emigrant who doesn’t feel the crisis: My clients, Samaras and Karamanlis By ERALDO REXHO Renato Mekolli is undoubtedly one of those Albanians who make us feel proud of the values they convey. The young man from Fier, who has lived for years with his family in Greece, was named this beginning of summer “The Best Greek Cuisine Chef” for 2012 by the social network Twitter, and that is not all. He has won the “Golden Hat” for the third consecutive year, which has placed him among the 10 best chefs of Greek cuisine, after competing with 300 such chefs throughout Greece. We met him yesterday, as he was sitting with a group of friends in a café in the Blloku area. He has just returned from a trip to the south of the country and seems relaxed from this holiday, although as he tells us.... Supplement

The rector dismisses nursing On page 7

The victim had killed in Italy Bullet to brother’s head: He was taking drugs and beating our parents, I was forced to On page 25

Immunity Nasip Naço: Politicians, equal to citizens On page 5

Hashish Lazarat residents, a “battle” with the police, five people in handcuffs On page 11

Ceremony Lulzim Basha gives Fratini the title of “Honorary Citizen” On page 6

Mios’s paintings Korçë, the works stolen were replaced with fakes On page 22