Legalization fees are doubled THE NEW DECISION / BUSINESSES WILL PAY 8,000 LEK FOR EACH FLOOR OF CONSTRUCTION The government decision is made public; the service fee increases for shops and second homes. Artan Lame: 14,000 constructions blocked in Kamëz By LORENC RABETA The Council of Ministers has doubled the legalization service fees for unauthorized constructions from 4,000 lek to 8,000 lek per floor of construction. Through a decision taken at yesterday’s meeting, the Government approved a series of changes to the procedures for the legalization of unauthorized constructions, also determining that payment of the service fee must be made within 45 days from the date of written notification by ALUIZNI. The new service fee will apply only to second homes and business-use buildings, while the penalties... On pages 8-9

Viron Bezhani: When my father called them by pseudonyms, they left (In the photo:) Former head of the Figure Verification Commission, Nafiz Bezhani. His son, Viron Bezhani. Former PD leader, Sali Berisha The son of the former head of the Figure Verification Commission recounts the 1997 episode and why the former “persecuted” collaborators left the hunger strike By DARINA TANUSHI Albanian politics is discussing these days a much-mentioned topic over these 24 years of democracy, the opening of the Sigurimi files... On pages 4-5

The persecuted, how much each will receive 953 beneficiaries On pages 10-11

Opinion of the Day Even this year, the emotional momentum that returns every 8 December in Albania lasted only two days. For two days people quarrel and insult each other mutually,... Opinion of the Day By MIMOZA KOÇIU Even this year, the emotional momentum that returns every 8 December in Albania lasted only two days. For two days people quarrel and insult each other mutually,... 8 December aftermath: many questions, little hope Continues on page 21

THE NAMES IN LAÇ AND MIRDITË On pages 12-15

“Liberation, I did not receive a decoration” On page 5

Head of Government On page 3

SARANDË Agron Cane, 2 years in prison for harassment and influence peddling On page 16

The incident Berisha walks out of the OSCE reception: Edi Rama, a great abuser On page 6

The theater debate Arben Derhemi: Demolishing TK? First find another building On page 18

Basha presents “Towards Freedom” Basha presents “Towards Freedom” PD, today’s 24th anniversary celebration, no invitees from PS and LSI On page 6

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