“My son didn’t bring a single lek home” THE THEFT AT BSH, PROSECUTION: RECLASSIFICATION OF THE CHARGE, FACES 20 YEARS IN PRISON The Supervisory Council rejects the request to dismiss the Governor: There is no legal violation. Arvizu: The Bank must work independently. Halimi: We are in line with Edi Rama By AURORA KOROMANI We are frightened and worried about everything that is happening. Justice should also clarify what is happening with my son.” These are the words of Ardian Bitraj’s mother, who is not very keen to speak to journalists about the truth of her son’s story, as he is suspected of being the key figure in the theft of 713 million lek at the Bank of Albania. In a brief account for “Gazeta Shqiptare”, Ardian’s mother says that her son is accused of money having been found in his home as well, which, according to his mother, is not true. In addition to these accusations, Ardian’s relatives are not allowed to visit him in cell 302 prison in the capital. “They do not allow us to visit him. That is what the prosecution has decided,” explains the mother of the former bank employee. When asked about this issue, official sources from the prosecution office clarify that it is true that family visits have been forbidden for the arrested persons. This is because all the arrested employees... On pages 2-3

Denis Vyshka beaten to death, cleaner abused. 3 in handcuffs (In photo:) Victim Denis Vyshka. The venue where the घटना occurred in Dhërmi, Vlorë. The place where the lifeless body of the 28-year-old was found The body of the 28-year-old is found 300 meters from the venue. The cleaner’s testimony: I survived because I jumped from the second floor. The cook is also handcuffed By TRENDAFILE VISHA Vlorë is shaken. A 28-year-old from Elbasan, who had started working only 10 days earlier as a waiter in a bar (and hotel) on the beach... On page 17 (In photo:) Victim Denis Vyshka. The venue where the event took place in Dhërmi, Vlorë. The place where the lifeless body of the 28-year-old was found

Property map, new prices in Vlorë, Himarë, Sarandë and 161 villages On pages 18-19

Essay of the Day By MOIKOM ZEQO Instead of writing a cyclical novel or a parodied modern epic, Migjeni, - perhaps not without sorrow, but without mercy... Continues on page 20 Migjeni, the sparrow’s suicide

Opinion of the Day By MIMOZA KOÇIU Seven million dollars were stolen over four years at the Bank of Albania, and 11 of its employees have been detained as involved in this case... Continues on page 21 BSH: What do I care about what I do?

Programs for all departments revealed 3 special pages University of Arts, what the competition will include On pages 8-10

List of businesses On page 6

Municipality of Tirana On page 7

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Night 2 / 30 thousand consumed unofficially On page 12