Arben Imami: Cuts in the Army MINISTER OF DEFENSE: IN 2012, WE WILL ELIMINATE PARASITIC STRUCTURES The new structure of the Armed Forces is ready, implementation begins next year. Imami: We have not sold weapons in Libya. Dismantling will be completed within two years By VALENTINA MADANI The Minister of Defense, Arben Imami, yesterday announced a far-reaching reform in the Albanian Armed Forces. He signaled the departure from duty of 800 military personnel, who according to him will be replaced with other missions. Minister Imami made this statement yesterday during the one-year defense review. “Whoever goes out will leave, whoever needs to come, let them come. Their reduction will be 800, but with this capacity that will be released we will fill the personnel for other missions,” Imami declared. He pointed out that the new structure of the Armed Forces is now ready. “This review has focused on reducing the large number of personnel, eliminating parasitic structures and thereby simultaneously increasing the basic operational formations. The number of specialties has been reduced and bureaucracies have been cut through the creation of more efficient procedures for... Continues on page 6

Criticism of international actors, the minutes were published in “GSH” After accusing OSCE in committee, Marku to the opposition: Publishing it was a despicable act (In photo): The Vice Chair of the Media Committee, Mark Marku. Facsimile of the front page of “GSH” on 29 October 2011 The PD deputy accused his colleagues of having leaked the debate of 27 October, where he stated that Albania is a sovereign state and does not depend on OSCE Alfred Dalipi: What is said in the committee are statements by mandated people. I am in favor of whatever is said should be heard by the media On pages 2-3

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Yesterday in “SETimes” After a long month of drought, the shortage of electricity across the Balkan region is now becoming acute. Suppliers responded to the ongoing demand... By GEORGI MITEV SHANTEK After a long month of drought, the shortage of electricity across the Balkan region is now becoming acute. Suppliers responded to the ongoing demand.... Energy crisis hits the Balkans Continues on page 25

INTERVIEW / PD MP Selami Xhepa: The economy stands on fragile balances On page 8

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