CEREMONY/ THE U.S. REPRESENTATIVE MOVED TO TEARS. ISRAEL: WE OWE YOU The Prime Minister thanks Kosovo and the other countries that assisted with search and rescue. The government gives the balance sheet: 260 damaged apartment blocks, over 13,000 people homeless The Prime Minister thanks Kosovo and the other countries that assisted with search and rescue. The government gives the balance sheet: 260 damaged apartment blocks, over 13,000 people homeless (In the photo) Prime Minister Edi Rama with the ambassadors. U.S. chargé d’affaires Leyla Moses-Ones. Israel’s ambassador, Noah Gal Gendler On pages 2-3

By ALEKSANDRA BOGDANI Everyone is against it, but the government will not back down from the “anti-defamation” package

By EDUARD ZALOSHNJA In the latest poll I conducted (just 10 days after the earthquake), I had also included the question: “Do you think things can get better after ... Continues on page 21 The silent majority of the electorate is unrepresented

“35 thousand files pending at the Supreme Court” Head of the KED: The law applies equally to everyone. Tedi Blushi: We are stopping the capture of institutions TIRANA - The head of the Council for Appointments in Justice, Ardian Dvorani, arrived yesterday at the Tirana Prosecutor’s Office, where he gave his testimony regarding the complaint filed by the head of state. President of the Republic, Ilir Meta, has sued Dvorani for “abuse of office” and “usurpation of powers” in the case of appointments to the Constitutional Court. For more ... On page 9

75th anniversary of the Liberation of the homeland, decision taken for new cemeteries A central commission is established, the government sets the monthly allowance for relatives On the 75th anniversary of the country’s liberation from the Nazi-fascist occupiers, the government has decided to take several measures that honor and value the figure of the martyr of the homeland. During yesterday’s meeting of the Council of Ministers, it approved as many as 3 decisions related to this category, from setting the value of the compensation for the families of the martyrs of the homeland, to the establishment of cemeteries for their rest and the creation of a special commission for the evaluation and declaration of an individual as a martyr of the ... On page 4

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After two rounds of hearings — before and after the 26 November earthquake — the Legal Affairs Committee considered the consultations completed on Wednesday and, contrary to ... Continues on page 20

Basha rejects a table with Rama: We will overthrow the autocratic regime Basha rejects a table with Rama: We will overthrow the autocratic regime On page 7

From port director, Igli Tare’s brother enters government as Cakaj’s deputy minister From port director, Igli Tare’s brother enters government as Cakaj’s deputy minister On page 4

The government expropriates owners to build the Greek cemeteries in Këlcyrë The government expropriates owners to build the Greek cemeteries in Këlcyrë On page 4

The initiative approved, reassessment at 2% for real estate The initiative approved, reassessment at 2% for real estate On page 10

Dates revealed for pharmacists’ professional practice Dates revealed for the professional practice of pharmacists On page 13