Interview / Beskida Aliaj: 11 states “in favor” of merging contributions Albanians who have worked in Italy and live here receive a pension at the age of 66. The example of the elderly man who receives 306 euros a month (In the photo) Beskida Aliaj, pension specialist, representative of the INAS CISL Patronate in Albania On pages 8-9

Opinion of the Day By SULEJMAN MATO A year ago I wrote an essay in this same newspaper and in the “Opinion” section, titled “The Blushi Phenomenon.” It was a moment when Blushi within the party ... The “Kryemadhi” phenomenon, for and against Continued on page 20

Speech of the Day By DASHNOR DERVISHI The year 1976, 41 years ago, would be the year when I would create the two most important ties of my life: work in Albania’s foreign service ... The elite caste of diplomats, the only thing the country lacks Continued on page 21

Delay in party officials’ salaries Problems with collecting membership dues. Here is how much PD spent in 2017 By VALENTINA MADANI Democrats have recently been facing financial problems, which has forced the head of PD, Lulzim Basha, to make several cuts in the party administration. Mr. Basha has tried through these cuts ... On page 6

President Ilir Meta awards the title to Dashnor Dervishi and Ilir Boçka Ditmir Bushati: A new phase, a significant day for the foreign service Career diplomats Dashnor Dervishi and Ilir Boçka were awarded yesterday the rank of “Ambassador” by President Ilir Meta. In his speech during the ceremony held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Minister Ditmir Bushati said that this is the first time this rank has been granted in the post-regime period. The head of diplomacy praised the two ambassadors for their contribution to the foreign service. “This is a new phase, it is the first time that the rank of ‘Ambassador’ is awarded in the ... On page 4

Opposition protest Lu meets Basha and Kryemadhi, Ruçi: The vote for Marku was OK On page 2

Korça even today the best ... Korça even today the best ...

The writer speaks On page 19

The formula and deadlines On pages 10-11

2 thousand names On pages 14-15

Health On page 13