PRESIDENCY RECORD / “I HAVE NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT RESIGNING” TOPI: THE MOST DIFFICULT MOMENT, 21 JANUARY Head of state: There are people insatiable in 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 pyetjet nga Babaramo”, on “News24” On pages 2-3

Today’s Opinion By DRITAN HILA Military historians now admit that guerrilla activity in the enemy’s rear has little effect on the outcome of war. It is pointless for an occupying army ... Continues on page 19 History is not written by losers

Speaking from his cell, the man sentenced to life “My brother has 2 more years in prison. I’m not afraid; let Pjetërushi be afraid” Admir Tafili: The enemy went to Greece to kill my family “My brother has 2 more years in prison. I’m not afraid; let Pjetërushi 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 Pjetërushi, 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 does not 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 Fieri, who has lived for years with his family in Greece, has been named this early summer the “Best Greek Cuisine Chef” for 2012 by the social network Twitter and not only that. He has won the ‘Golden Hat’ for the third year in a row, which has placed him among the 10 best chefs of Greek cuisine, after a competition with 300 others across Greece. We met him yesterday while he was sitting together 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 confirms to us.... Supplement

THE RECTOR DISREGARDS THE NURSING SCHOOL On page 7

THE VICTIM HAD KILLED IN ITALY Bullet to the brother’s head: He was taking drugs and beating our parents, I was forced to do it On page 25

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

HASHISH The people of Lazarat, a “battle” with police, five people arrested 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