EXCLUSIVE/ THE COUNTRY’S PRESIDENT SPEAKS: WHAT WILL HAPPEN AFTER THE REFUSAL ILIR META: NEGOTIATIONS, THE GOVERNMENT’S RESPONSIBILITY “Forget France and the Netherlands, read what the ‘Doing Business’ report says. It is naive to expect Edi Rama’s resignation from office” (In the photo) President of the Republic Ilir Meta during the interview for the television “News 24” On pages 2-3

SCANDAL IN PARLIAMENT Academician Shkurtaj: There are people in the administration who do not know the Albanian language On page 7

Opinion of the Day The non-opening of accession negotiations to the European Union for two countries, Albania and North Macedonia, has been widely commented on... Continues on page 20

By VALBONA NATHANAILI Albania and North Macedonia in the challenge of coordinating education policies

Opinion of the Day Throughout 2019, the country’s economic growth was significantly “braked.” International institutions such as the International Monetary Fund or ... Continues on page 21

By KLODIAN MUÇO Different faces but the same policies, a real alternative is needed

COURT DECISION On page 6

INTERVIEW The former police chief: Vetting resembles Penelope’s web Terrorist attacks in Albania? Ahmet Prençi: The risk exists “The alliance with power has strengthened crime. We have turned into a supplier country of cocaine for Europe” By VALENTINA MADANI The former Director of the State Police, Ahmet Prençi, expresses concern about the law-and-order situation in the country, which, according to him, is heading toward unstoppable degradation. Prençi tells “Gazeta Shqiptare” that the causes of this situation have ... On pages 4-5

ADVICE FROM THE DOCTOR Urologic surgeon Qereshniku: Varicocele makes men sterile Supplement

Education Services Center: The documentation you need on exam day Who will be tested in Albanian Language-Literature and History, nominal list BY VOLTIZA DURO Testing continues for candidate teachers who wish to start working in one of the pre-university education institutions in the country. “Gazeta Shqiptare” today reveals the lists with the names of the 504 teachers who will undergo the computerized test according to the calendar. All interested parties can verify the exam day according to the profiles. The Education Services Center informs that the test will be carried out within the premises of this institution and ... On pages 8-9

THE UNSAID THINGS Ledia Dushku: How the Albanian National Bank was created in 1913 On pages 10-11

CAREER AND LIFE On page 18