“Take off my handcuffs, do your job” HANDCUFFS FOR THE MPs. MARK FRROKU WENT BACK HOME TO OPEN THE SAFE • The MPs in the “VIP” cell where Fullani stayed. Tom Doshi: Political imprisonment. Lawyers: The detentions were unlawful • 80 votes “for” the arrest. Mark Frroku’s nephew: We were waiting for the police at the bar, everyone turned their backs By KLODIANA LALA AURORA KOROMANI The MPs Tom Doshi and Mark Frroku, once close friends, ended up behind bars after the prosecution accused them of having fabricated a plot to kill MPs in the Parliament. ... Continues on pages 2-5 (In the photo:) MP Tom Doshi at the Immunity Council session. The civilian car that accompanied him to the police. Mark Frroku during the arrest

Opinion of the Day Long ago, in distant times, from the mountain tops, cliffs and ravines where our ancestors lived, the loud beating of drums served... By AHMET SHQARRI Long ago, in distant times, from the mountain tops, cliffs and ravines where our ancestors lived, the loud beating of drums served... Celebration drums or war drums? Continues on page 20

Opinion of the Day The difficult course and many obstacles of our society in this quarter-century have been politically called transition. It is known that this so-called... By KIÇO BLUSHI The difficult course and many obstacles of our society in this quarter-century have been politically called transition. It is known that this so-called... From decommunization to decriminalization Continues on page 21

New law / Parliament approves the changes, about 5,000 officials will retire at 60 The functions that are “affected” are identified, more contributions will be paid in In yesterday’s session, Parliament approved the draft law “On the supplementary state pensions of persons who perform constitutional functions and state employees”, which provides for an increase in the retirement age by 5 years. According to the current law By OLA MITRE there are around 220 different functions that benefit from a supplementary pension and which until now received it when they turned 55. Meanwhile, according to the newly approved law, these people will retire at 60. On the other hand, the Ministry of Social Welfare and Youth states that there are around 5,000 employees who are currently contributing to the supplementary state pension scheme. In addition to the increase in the retirement age, they will have to contribute... On page 12

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The sixth list of beneficiaries OSHEE AMNESTY, WHOSE LUMP-SUM ELECTRICITY BILLS IN TIRANA WERE FORGIVEN On page 16

Ministry of Education / Testing begins on 23 May MINISTRY OF EDUCATION/ TESTING BEGINS ON 23 MAY Matura, the exam dates and structure are out, the instruction is published On page 13

253 million lekë are being distributed Occupied land, the names of the 544 owners who will be compensated On pages 8-9

Veliaj’s instruction Custodian for children, how to apply for 133 thousand lekë On page 14

ALUIZNI Lezhë, 150 the names that receive the legalization permit On page 9

Interview Topalli: Basha is right, PD will never again ally with LSI On page 6