Tritan Shehu: How we cared for Berisha THE PD DEPUTY RECOUNTS THE ANGUISH AT THE PALACE OF CONGRESSES After the fainting spell at the 21st anniversary of the PD, the prime minister returns to the office around noon. Doctors: He is now in normal condition. Today’s agenda includes the government meeting By VALENTINA MADANI The politician, who is a doctor by profession, Mr. Tritan Shehu tells “Gazeta Shqiptare” about Prime Minister Sali Berisha’s state of health, the reasons why he suffered a fainting spell during the ceremony for the 21st anniversary of the founding of the PD, and how he and the medical team looked after the head of government’s health at those moments. Shehu says that Berisha is currently in good health, after feeling weak on the night of 12 December, in the lobby area of the Palace of Congresses. He speaks about the doctors’ consultation, which in his view showed normal parameters and a stabilized condition. Meanwhile, he explains that even during the visits the prime minister had at home, he did not show any signs of fatigue at any point. Shehu adds that Berisha is also following his work agenda normally without interrupting it, because he feels very well physically. Mr. Shehu, you and the team of doctors have taken care of Prime Minister Berisha’s health... Continues on page 5

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FOR THE FIRST TIME / The minutes of the dialogue 21 years ago (In the photo:) The last communist leader, Ramiz Alia. Facsimile of the minutes of the 14 December 1990 meeting 14 December 1990 / The conversation with Hekuran Isai and Xhelil Gjoni in the office of the communist leader comes to light. The riots in Shkodra and the lack of rubber batons Ramiz Alia: Arben Imami did not speak badly on TV. Do you have tear gas bombs? Hekuran Isai: No, we don’t. I sent to China to get some, but they haven’t arrived On pages 12-13

THE MUNICIPAL COUNCILLOR IS ARRESTED IN ITALY FOR COCAINE TRAFFICKING On page 9

FOUR CHARGES AGAINST HAJRI ELEZAJ On pages 8-9

PRIVATIZATION On page 7

MEETING IN DURRES On page 3

THE PROPOSAL On pages 22-23

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