KRICHBAUM CRITICIZED E CURINË AFTER THE EC REPORT, PD LEADER: A CAMPAIGN OF SLANDER AGAINST HIM CLASH BETWEEN RAMA AND BASHA OVER MERKEL’S MP The prime minister reacts: I’m not his friend, but I respect him. Luli, stop the mud-slinging until June! Doris Pack intervenes: Not everyone can be bought and sold like you (In the photo) The German MP, Gunther Krichbaum, during a meeting with the head of the PD On pages 2-3

Opinion Of the Day By PETER STURM In Korea, it seems that more than ever the leaders see only in black and white. Only a few months ago it was said that the peninsula and the surrounding environment were moving ... The Korean problem and possible solutions Continues on page 21

Opinion Of the Day By JORIDA TABAKU In general, figures are trusted more than words, since the latter often try to cover up the numbers. I am presenting some of the figures ... The tray of tenders Continues on page 22

The story of the 55-year-old who killed for the Kanun Pjetër Marku: Life in a bunker and the abandoned tower, I survive on water and sugar “They sold my sister, they didn’t let me bury my father, they humiliated my wife too” By ARMIR MEHAJ Twenty-two years ago he killed his cousin in the name of the Kanun to defend his family’s honor. For the past 10 years, he has been wandering the streets, sheltering in bunkers and abandoned houses. This is the story of Pjetër Marku ... On page 6

REPORT DASH: Corruption in Albania, widespread throughout the entire government On page 5

REPORT Abuse of legalization permits, 20 ALUIZNI employees under investigation On page 9

MINISTRY 4,500 prison employees under the vetting sieve, 200 are affected On page 6

“GULF OIL” Fraud with fuel vouchers, manager sought, assets blocked On page 7

On 22 April 1993, publication began of one of the first independent newspapers in the country The story of a journalism “brand” that grew and took shape over a quarter-century of democracy Today “Gazeta Shqiptare” celebrates its ‘silver anniversary’. 25 years of ‘marriage’ with the public, striving to tell the truth, without compromise, beyond every difficulty and obstacle. “Gazeta Shqiptare” is one of the oldest newspapers in Albania. Founded in 1927, its publication was interrupted in 1939, with the fascist occupation of Albania. Banned also by the communist regime, it was reborn in publication on 22 April 1993. “Gazeta Shqiptare” brought to Albania the model of European journalism ... On pages 10-11

Korça still the best ...

Korça still the best ...

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