Judge Skerdilajd Konomi with his wife and parents “He was executed for the land in Hamallaj” Konomi’s family: Mafia killed him for the property The judge’s mother from Vlora: Go to the Supreme Court, that’s where you will find the motives From our correspondent in Vlora, TRENDAFILE VISHA An iron gate, faded with paint, “burns” under the sun. It is so silent and seems to be waiting at any moment for someone’s footsteps. Not far from this “mute” gate, the footsteps faded away.... On page 13

U.S. AMBASSADOR: I DIDN’T EXPECT THE AGENDA, THE PROCESS IS A MISSED CHANCE ARVIZU: NISHANI, WHY I WAS ABSENT FROM PARLIAMENT “The President is constitutional, the Red and Black Alliance and FRD, the political scene will be interesting.” Berisha at the CoE: the PS is blocking integration I am not your enemy New Generation Against Blood Feud (In the photo:) The U.S. ambassador, Aleksandër Arvizu, during the ceremony for the “ACT NOW” initiative On pages 2-3

SUMMER The well-known comedian: We were better paid under communism, I got 9,200 lekë Cekja: MPs stole our profession Sejfulla Myftari: Those in the “parlaestrade” have left us artists without work By ABEDIN KAJA We found the well-known comedian Sejfulla Myftari (Cekja) sitting on the stairs of the corridor of the cultural center “Marga-rita Tutulani” in the museum city. Although outside the city he is known as “Cekja of Berat”, he has now become an icon of Albanian humor. Cekja, as always, is in good spirits and ready to answer our interview questions. The conversation with Cekja flows pleasantly, full of humor, quips... Supplement

Opinion of the Day By DRITAN HILA It is hard to believe that ten years ago, Bujar Nishani would have imagined that one day he would be elected President of the Republic of Albania. But in recent months, ... Continues on page 25

BRAÇE: PUBLIC PROPERTY IS BEING LOOTED On page 7

THE CAPITAL IS BEING “DECORATED” Cham Week, Idrizi: Our issue is stronger today than ever On page 5

ENVER’S WIFE Liliana Hoxha: Why is the opposition protecting Nexhmije? On page 14

INTERVIEW Rama: The new government, a patch for a punctured sack On page 4

CEMENT After Rizi[k]u, the factory director is threatened On page 9

NEW LIST Legalizations, the 2,255 names that receive property titles from ALUIZNI On pages 20-24

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