The U.S. ambassador against the decision: Unacceptable, we should be outraged Donald Lu: He served less than half of the 25-year prison sentence. Saimir Tahiri: Here is why vetting is needed. Alibeaj: A gang “pro” PS RELEASE OF LULZIM BERISHA, LU: SENTENCE FOR 6 MURDERS Donald Lu: He served less than half of the 25-year prison sentence. Saimir Tahiri: Here is why vetting is needed. Alibeaj: A gang “pro” PS (In the photo) U.S. Ambassador Donald Lu. Lulzim Berisha On pages 2-3

Police: We will implement the court decision “He will be appointed to one of the police stations where there is a vacancy. Payment, next year” Edmond Koseni, ready to return to duty: I’ll go where they appoint me “He will be appointed to one of the police stations where there is a vacancy. Payment, next year” By XHENSILA KODRA Three weeks after Edmond Koseni won the “battle” with the Ministry of Interior and the State Police, the latter is considering the possibility of returning him to duty. In an official response to “Gazeta Shqiptare”, ... On page 6

Festival behind the scenes, Rozana Radi contender for the grand prize “Some portals told me: We are forbidden to mention you for Kënga Magjike” By GERILINA KODHELI “Kënga Magjike” was a challenge for Soni Malaj, who unlike many colleagues who preferred ballads, came with another energetic song. But beyond the song, which was praised as one of the best of this edition, Soni was among the very few singers who appeared with an equal stage presence and an unforgettable performance. In fact, the well-known singer is noted for these surprises, which always come as a gift for her fans ... Supplement

Compensation / The families that benefit On pages 10-11

Opinion of the Day By FAIK TOSKA During the totalitarian system, sources of pollution in general and of the atmosphere in particular were rooted in industrialization... On air purity levels and their impact on health Continued on page 24

Opinion of the Day By XHEVAT MUSTAFA In his message shared on “Facebook” in the “Weekly Communication”, published on 5 December 2016, Prime Minister Edi Rama, .... We escaped the cliff and are in... the abyss Continued on page 21

DURRES 10 million euros' worth of heroin in the truck’s roof, driver arrested On page 7

Head of the Supreme State Audit Bujar Leskaj meets the head of the U.S. government audit office On page 5

Literary criticism Gazmend Bakiu: Notes on Esat Pashë by Ilir Ikonomi On page 14

Competitors “Teacher for Albania”, applications open on the portal On page 13

The crime in Korçë Interview Grandfather’s pain: My son did not kill the 2 children, but their mother did On page 8