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

“Marjeta Shehu Recounted December ’81” FORMER SECURITY OFFICIAL: HOW I TURNED THE DAUGHTER-IN-LAW OF MEHMET’S SON INTO AN INFORMANT By FATOS VELIU On pages 16-17

Opinion of the Day By DRITAN HILA The moment of truth has also arrived for Kreshnik Spahiu and his Red and Black Alliance. With the coalition setup in Albania, Spahiu decided to run alone.... Continued 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 in different senses a... Continued on page 21 Euphemism War and worn-out people

INTERVIEW PS leader: We have no foreigners in the campaign “I sleep around 2-3 in the morning and wake up with the person I love most” 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 yesterday on the show “ZIP”, on “Vizion Plus”, how he started a day in his life, while at the same time he clarified many of the situations in which politics and the PS find themselves these days ahead of the 23 June elections. He said that he tries to keep old friends, highlighting here the role of Linda, his wife. He also said... On pages 4-5

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

ECONOMY Public property, auction rules change On page 7

KORÇE Usurer’s disappearance, mother speaks: Find me my son On page 15

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

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 Interview/ The 46-year-old man: My son did not obey the court order, he was arrested Father: My son beats us, I want protection 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 reality it is only the beginning of a painful human story. It is the story of Xhemal Xhepmetaj, who is seeking 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 got so bad that I was forced to seek protection from my own son”, On page 9

THE MUNICIPALITY PROJECT Looking for work in Tirana? Here is how to apply for 805 open positions On page 11

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