MINISTRY OF FINANCE / DOCUMENTS THAT HEIRS MUST COMPLETE People who are not compensated because the documents are incomplete retain the right to receive the installment of this payment in the next phase, within 3 years 5 SPECIAL PAGES! “LET US DEFEND FREEDOM” WITHOUT FREEDOM THERE IS NO LIFE I PROTEST FOR THE SUFFERING OF THOUSANDS OF POLITICAL CITIZENS[?] IN ALBANIA WE ARE THE POLITICAL ADVISERS[?] OF THE STATE[?] WE ARE NOT ASKING FOR ALMS; WE WANT THE RESTORATION OF CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS[?] POLITICAL MAFIA IS HOLDING OUR RIGHTS HOSTAGE (Photograph) Former political prisoners during a protest On pages 8-12

INTERVIEW OMN, Calavera: Vetting starts in September, no one can escape it On page 2

Opinion of the Day I am very convinced that without investing in, or encouraging, the economic potential of the region, we will never be able to see progress in these countries. But ... By MONIKA SHOSHORI STAFA The Balkans between Europe or Russia? Continues on page 20

Opinion of the Day The day after the Trieste summit on 12 July between the EU and the Western Balkans countries, which was the fourth phase of the “Berlin Process”, initiated by Chancellor ... By SHABAN MURATI The Greece, Serbia, Bulgaria alliance is out of date Continues on page 21

DOSSIER II On pages 18-19

The quantity was to be trafficked by speedboat to Italy Prosecutor’s Office: Two other people were also involved in the trafficking. Details of the case The Serious Crimes Prosecutor’s Office reveals new details regarding the large quantity of cannabis (1.3 tons) that was seized three days ago in Kavajë. Official sources from the prosecution say that information has been obtained which raises reasonable suspicions about the involvement of the 5 detained persons ... On page 7

Results of the Credit Activity Survey, individuals have been eased. Next quarter, unchanged Bank of Albania report: Low demand for loans, financing from other sources The results of the Credit Activity Survey for the second quarter of 2017 show that credit standards for businesses remain almost unchanged from the previous quarter, while credit standards for individuals have been eased. According to the Bank of Albania report, it is observed that, by business size, lending standards for small and medium-sized enterprises have eased somewhat, while in the large-enterprise segment, conditions have remained unchanged. For individuals, these ... On page 5

DECLARATION Civil Society: We condemn the FETO coup attempt in Turkey On page 5

PHOTO FROM THE SCENE Former minister Arben Ahmetaj has an accident in Macedonia, Arben Ahmetaj out of danger On page 4

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