Rama, convention for the new candidates MATCHUPS BETWEEN PARTIES IN BERAT, SHKODËR AND ELBASAN. PS LEADER: SORRY, I WAS WRONG Preliminary lists, Musa Ulqini sixth in Elbasan. Dokle either MP or ambassador in Paris. Ilir Beqaj in Durrës. Erjon Braçe in Tirana or at risk of being left out With 5 days still left until the final day for the official registration at the CEC of parliamentary candidates, the names of the new MPs continue to circulate and be discussed within the grassroots of the country’s main parties. Thus, “Gazeta Shqiptare” has gathered some of the names that are being mentioned in the circles of Berat, Elbasan and Shkodër for PD, PE, PS and LSI. Socialist leader Edi Rama continues to consult with the heads of the lists in all 12 districts, but meanwhile rumors are saying that the list of current MPs is expected to undergo many changes. In Elbasan, it seems that the first name on the list has already been confirmed and settled. It will be Ben Blushi, one of the most prominent names among the Socialists. Ilir Bejtja and Skënder Hasa seem to be leaving the list. Meanwhile, the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Namik Dokle, is said to be facing two decisions: to be a candidate in Tirana or ambassador in France. Gramoz Ruçi is said to again be at the top of the list in the Fier district, while Rama himself,... Continues on pages 2-3

"I LEFT FOR GERMANY WHEN DINAMO PLAYED" Mehmet[?] SKENDER SHEHU, THE REVELATION: I HAD A HARD TIME UNTIL SILVA TURDIU ACCEPTED ME By FATOS VELIU On pages 22-23

Opinion of the Day By MIMOZA KOÇIU This was what was reflected from the first Convention of the New Democratic Spirit, held a day earlier in Tirana. FRD is a new party, which has been joined by... Idealism Continues on page 24

Opinion of the Day By MENTOR KIKIA Right from the outset of these lines, I want to say that I have long been a critic of the way Kreshnik Spahiu was building a political party on the move, ... The failure of AK and the burning of an opportunity Continues on page 25

INTERVIEW / PRESIDENT OF THE SUPREME COURT EXCLUSIVE Zaganjori: I’m sorry that I didn’t even get the opposition’s votes On page 6

Captain: The ambassador forgot us, more weapons than in Gërdeci Sailors in Yemen: We rotted in prison. The ship with ammunition, risk of explosion INTERVIEW (In photo:) Captain Arif Bakillari. The ship blocked in Yemen Arif Bakillari: We have no hopes in the appeal, the lawyer is asking for money. Wife in Durrës: The Greek was released, the Indians as well, the Albanians are left there By AURORA KOROMANI We have become victims of political games between states. The Albanian state must not leave us to be forgotten.” These words come from a faraway place such as Yemen, where three Albanians are imprisoned, whose lives seem... Continues on page 9

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