Pensioners who were working had a portion of the benefit withheld The Social Insurance Administrative Council proposes writing off obligations for former miners and disabled people by the end of 2016 (In photo) The Minister of Social Welfare and Youth, Blendi Klosi. Miners in a mine (illustrative) On page 7

Opinion of the Day By ARTAN SHYTI It should have been written Feir Plej (Fair Play in English), and it translates as “fair play.” But when I look for this important principle of sport in Albanian football, ... Continued on page 21 Fair-Play

Opinion of the Day By MIMOZA KOÇIU Only in Albania, and with a prime minister like Mr. Rama, would the opening of negotiations with the EU not happen, and especially with no deadline set to see the possibility... Continued on page 21 Rama’s failure, not only with the EU

PS leader: Ready for the second term Koço Kokëdhima leaves as PS secretary: My political elimination by Rama and Ruçi Prime Minister Edi Rama yesterday presented a political assessment of the government’s mandate so far before members of the PS Assembly. During his 1 hour and 15 minute speech, the PS and government leader said that PS is entering a new phase, one that coincides with the start of efforts for a new government mandate on 18 June 2017. “We are closing the year of government...” On page 3

BLUE TOOTH Agnesa Hadërgjonaj organizes a charity event. Enxhi Kamenica’s change New Year’s festivities, the “prices” of artists Noizy gets 20 thousand euros in Tirana, Anjeza Branka 3 thousand euros in Germany For many, New Year’s Eve is a day of relaxation, but for our artists it is undoubtedly the most profitable night. For some time now, the clubs where the biggest names in music will perform for all those who choose to celebrate until the early hours of the morning have already been booked. And naturally, when we talk about the end-of-year celebration, singers’ prices are even steeper. “Bluetooth” has managed to learn how much some of the best-known names on the scene will be paid on the evening of 31 December, as well as on 1 January. The “king” of the night remains, once again this year, Noizy. The well-known rapper is said to be a guest at one of the clubs in the capital, where he will receive... By ENIDA HIMAJ Supplement

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OPERATION 1.2 tons of hashish seized in Vlorë, trafficking speedboat disappears On page 8 EXPANSION PACKAGE Integration, the EU allocates 90 million euros in aid to Albania On page 4 ECONOMY Exports with Kosovo fall 23%, rise 34% with Serbia On page 5 KURBIN 20-year-old robber: I did not want to injure the police officer On page 9