Interview / The minister: LSI, political advantage from coalition with PD “Elections, we accept any result” “The race of 23 June, we will expand the existing alliance. The coalition is necessary to maximize votes. Why we rejected the Zafar Ansar thermal power plant project” By VALENTINA MADANI The Minister of Agriculture, member of parliament and a member of the PD leadership, Genc Ruli believes in a third term for the government, arguing that the PD has not grown old in ideas and that on 23 June Albanians should be presented with a renewed program. In this interview for “Gazeta Shqiptare”, Ruli stresses that LSI should consider it an advantage to be in a coalition with PD in the elections of 23 June. Ruli also speaks about the need for changes to the current PD team, while assuring that this party will recognize any election result, even if it loses. The former Minister of Economy also responds to the opposition’s corruption accusations, while speaking about the debated “Ansar” issue. Mr. Minister, a few days ago leader Berisha asked the PD leadership and the heads of branches that the campaign should be conducted by going door to door to citizens, even to those with... Continues on pages 4-5

Interview / The shooting at “Vasil Shanto” EXCLUSIVE AMBASSADOR BEHAR BEJKO: MY SON IS WANTED, IF HE IS FOUND GUILTY, HE SHOULD BE PUNISHED On page 9

Opinion of the Day By MENTOR KIKIA Finding the slogan for an election campaign is highly valued by the parties’ backroom teams, since part of the campaign’s success depends on its “title.” ... Should we “Rebirth” or continue “Forward”? Continues on page 32

Opinion of the Day It seems the upcoming election campaign will be oriented toward tax policy. This is a trend that should nevertheless be welcomed as a novelty. ... By KIÇO BLUSHI It seems the upcoming election campaign will be oriented toward tax policy. This is a trend that should, in any case, be welcomed as a novelty. ... Bills, taxes and the unprecedented rise in well-being Continues on page 33

Toçi and Minarolli: The theater broke the law Toçi and Minarolli: The theater broke the law The actress who plays the Virgin Mary: Our play honors the Church On pages 30-31

BLUE TOOTH Liljana Kondakçi: The guards respected me in Italy Meta’s daughter: The incident at school after the “Priest” video. Greta Koçi, office at PD (In the photo:) Monika Kryemadhi and 15-year-old Bora Meta. Singer Greta Koçi at the PD headquarters. Singer Liliana Kondakçi on “Zone e lire” Rumor has it, Adi Krasta is leaving “Vizion +”. Blero, photos from the filming of the new music video Bleona Qereti: Meeting Donald Trump in 2008. At Fidel’s house, the deputy cooks Fjolla, hot even in winter. Blerim Destani, a believer, wants a veiled wife Supplement

The crime in “Siri Kodra” Mother: He killed my son in cold blood, the perpetrator should hang On page 10

Election list Today, the Assembly, Dade: The grassroots should also be asked about the PS deputies On page 2

Clash PD: Fidel Ylli’s mandate should be revoked. PS deputy: A smoke bomb On page 6

“Publications about the dictatorship” “Publications about the dictatorship” Nishani awards publisher and critic Pierre Marcel Favre On page 30