Pensioners who were working had part of their benefit withheld The Administrative Council of Social Insurance proposes writing off obligations for former miners and disabled people by the end of 2016 (In the photo) 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), which translates as “fair play.” But when I look for this important principle of sport in Albanian football, ... Continues on page 21 Feir-Blej

Opinion of the Day By MIMOZA KOÇIU Only in Albania and with a prime minister like Mr. Rama, the failure to open negotiations with the EU and especially the failure to set a deadline to see the possibility... Continues on page 21 Rama’s failure, not only with the EU

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

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BLUE TOOTH Agnesa Hadërgjonaj organizes a charity event. Enxhi Kamenica’s transformation Year-end holidays, artists’ “prices” Noizy takes 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 best-known 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 New Year’s celebrations, it is known that singers’ fees are even more “salty.” “Blue-tooth” has managed to find out 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 Noizy this year too. The well-known rapper is said to be a guest at one of the clubs in the capital where he will also receive... By ENIDA HIMAJ Supplement