Deputy Minister of Defense Arta Musaraj is second in Gjirokastër The June 23 showdown in 12 districts, Aldo Bumçi is running in Lezhë. Selami and Ristani in Tirana. Hafizi of the PS: In Shkodër, the left gets 6 MPs DEPUTY MINISTER OF DEFENSE, ARTA MUSARAJ IS SECOND IN GJIROKASTËR PD-PS CANDIDATES, HERE IS THE PRELIMINARY LIST The June 23 showdown in 12 districts, Aldo Bumçi is running in Lezhë. Selami and Ristani in Tirana. Hafizi of the PS: In Shkodër, the left gets 6 MPs (In the photo:) Die during a protest near the Monument of the Unknown Soldier On pages 2-3

“Marjeta Shehu recounted December ’81” THE FORMER SECURITY OFFICIAL: HOW I MADE MEHMET’S SON’S BRIDE AN INFORMANT By FATOS VELIU On pages 16-17

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Bayern reaches the final, Berisha: The third goal, the third term On page 22

Opinion of the Day By DRITAN HILA The hour of truth has also come for Kreshnik Spahiu and his Red and Black Alliance. With the configuration of coalitions in Albania, Spahiu decided to run alone.... Continues on page 20 The unknown Red and Black

Opinion of the Day By BEN ANDONI For several days now, various columnists, to show closeness, friendship or hatred toward the socialist leader, have been using a term in different senses... Continues on page 21 A war of euphemisms and weary people

ECONOMY Public property, auction rules change On page 7

INTERVIEW The PS leader: We have no foreigners in the campaign Rama “criticizes” the OSCE ambassador: Volfart, appeals without an address “I sleep around 2-3 in the morning and wake up with the person I love most” The socialist leader, Edi Rama, told the show “Zonë e Lirë” on “Vizion Plus” yesterday how he starts a day in his life, while also clarifying many of the situations in which politics and the PS find themselves these days before the June 23 elections. He said he tries to keep old friends, praising here the role of Linda, his wife. He also said... On pages 4-5

KORÇË Disappearance of the loan shark, mother speaks: Find me my son On page 15

Interview / the 46-year-old man: My son did not obey the court order, he was arrested Xhemal Xhepmetaj: He threatened me with a knife; he abused his mother and sisters By AURORA KOROMANI “I want protection from the state.” As you hear this phrase, it seems like something normal, but in fact it is only the beginning of a painful human story. It is the story of Xhemal Xhepmetaj, who is asking for protection from his son. With tears in his eyes and trembling lips, the 46-year-old tells “Gazeta Shqiptare” about the conflicts he has with his 20-year-old son. “This story has been going on for three years, but things have gone so badly that I was forced to ask for protection from my own son”, On page 9

May Day in Tirana, protest and celebration with folk music at the Lake Hills On pages 12-13

THE MUNICIPALITY PROJECT Looking for a job in Tirana? Here’s how to apply for 805 open positions On page 11

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