FINANCE MINISTER SHKELQIM CANI IN THE USA: WE WILL NOT RAISE THE PRICE THE ELECTRICITY BILL CHANGES Albania accepts the IMF condition “How we will act regarding electricity. Citizens have complained about meter readings. The changes will reduce abuses and simplify procedures”

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Agim Hushi: I was excluded from the Opera because I was Sali Berisha’s rival “I return after 7 years with the work I staged in ‘91. ‘Tosca’ is a tribute to loves and poems. In Albania it is hard to separate art from politics” (In the photo:) Tenor Agim Hushi with former Prime Minister Fatos Nano. Former Prime Minister Sali Berisha “I return after 7 years with the work I staged in ’91. ‘Tosca’ is a tribute to loves and poems. In Albania it is hard to separate art from politics” By FATMIRA NIKOLLI My dream of love, Has been adorned forever. That moment flew away and I will die in despair. And never before have I loved it... On page 5

Finance Minister Shkëlqim Cani in an interview for Voice of America after the meeting with the representatives of the IMF and the World Bank confirmed once again yesterday that the energy reform was also part of the discussions. As for the price of electricity, the head of Albanian finance assured that removing the 300 kV threshold will not raise the price of electricity for consumers, but on the contrary will put an end to stealing and speculation with electricity. Furthermore, the minister assured that the Albanian economy is on the path of progress, while adding that at the meeting with the IMF a more flexible fiscal package was discussed, which foresees a reduction of debt for 2015. “Standard & Poors” changed its rating for Albania from stable to positive. What does this mean for the average Albanian resident? For the average Albanian resident, it is perhaps a little difficult to explain, but what may be useful... On page 2

Speaks “ANNE FRANK”, the 9-year-old girl who kept a diary during the war in Kosovo Supplement

Tirana is the most polluted by dust, Elbasan holds the record for nitrogen Tirana is the most polluted by dust, Elbasan holds the record for nitrogen On page 9

Tirana, Albania – A shrub [?] Tirana, Albania – A shrub A line of decorative bushes in the large courtyard of a building on “Ismail Qemali” street.... Continues on page 21

The national team inaugurates ‘Elbasan Arena’ with a draw ALBANIA-DENMARK ENDS 1-1 The national team inaugurates ‘Elbasan Arena’ with a draw On page 22

The charges against Zydi Dajti are revealed, here are the violations that will penalize him The charges against Zydi Dajti are revealed, here are the violations that will penalize him On page 11

High taxes for companies, new investigation into Bashkia Kamzë High taxes for companies, a new investigation into Bashkia Kamzë On page 6

Bozdo: 6 km of cable and 1,500 manhole covers stolen Bozdo: 6 km of cable and 1,500 manhole covers stolen On page 10

Rama: The anti-corruption fight is more effective with innovation “DIGITALIZATION OF SERVICES” Rama: The anti-corruption fight, more effective with innovation On page 4