40 million euros in drugs and 4 million euros in assets seized, the 2 “heads” of the criminal group Robert Muftari and Elton Hamza from Vlora DE RAHO: THE LARGEST JOINT OPERATION KRAJA: ALBANIAN OFFICIALS WILL BE INVESTIGATED MAJOR ANTI-DRUG SUPER-OPERATION, 37 PEOPLE ARRESTED IN 2 COUNTRIES 40 million euros in drugs and 4 million euros in assets seized, the 2 “heads” of the criminal group Robert Muftari and Elton Hamza from Vlora (In the photo) Yesterday, the joint Italian-Albanian operation On page 5

“To be lucky in misfortune” — this well-known saying in Germany fits very well with the current situation in the EU, just as Germany has taken over the rotating Presidency. ... Opinion of the Day “‘To be lucky in misfortune’ — this well-known saying in Germany fits very well with the current situation in the EU, just as Germany has taken over the rotating Presidency. ... By JORGJI KOTE German luck in Europe’s misfortune! Continued on page 20

Opinion of the Day Edi Rama has concluded with his Pristina tour the parade of doubts he has been raising for a week about the efficiency, honesty and independence of international justice. By ANDI BUSHATI Rama’s hypocritical tour in Pristina Continued on page 21

“I have 22 defamation lawsuits; I will withdraw the complaint against Haradinaj” Rama “targets” Kurti: Critical moment “Serious and unfair,” Rama: The special court buried peace. Complaint against Haradinaj withdrawn “I have 22 defamation lawsuits; I will withdraw the complaint against Haradinaj” By VALENTINA MADANI After 20 hours in Pristina, Prime Minister Edi Rama harshly condemned the indictment brought by the Special Court against Hashim Thaçi and Kadri Veseli for war crimes. ... On page 4

SORECA: FUNCTIONAL COURT Constitutional Court, Yuri Kim: Independent institutions with integrity On page 3

4 DEATHS IN 24 HOURS Coronavirus records the first victim among healthcare workers On page 8

ELECTORAL PROCESS BEGINS MASR: University elections will be held on 30 July On page 7

“THE SONGS THAT ONLY TIME SHOT DOWN” Dom Gjergji Simoni, the file is handed over for the priest convicted over poetry On page 18

Property Treatment Agency: Apply to receive compensation within the year Accelerated payments, the list of beneficiaries in Tirana is published Property Treatment Agency: Apply to receive compensation within the year Former owners, the next instalment is distributed Accelerated payments, the list of beneficiaries in Tirana is published The Property Treatment Agency has completed the administrative review process of several applications for financial compensation with special request, submitted by the interested parties, who hold final decisions recognizing them the right to property compensation. At present, the administrative review of 9 applications for financial compensation with special request has been completed. The financial fund made available by the State Budget, ... On page 11

REFORMS System change and pre-election coalitions, Parliament votes on 30 July On page 2