"DISAGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE PARTIES SHOULD BE SENT TO ODIHR" THE OPPOSITION IN THE POLITICAL COUNCIL: ELECTIONS, 100% OPEN LISTS “The names on the multi-member list of the electoral entity are presented in alphabetical order.” The formula, “The provisions of the Electoral Code in force concerning the rules on pre-electoral coalitions and the formula for the allocation of mandates are fully in line with the Constitution” (In the photo) Meeting of the Political Council On pages 2-3

“Tourism has been misused”, the president: Albania cannot have sunshine for a few “A concrete plan for tourism in order to curb depopulation” ‘Reflect’, Meta: Natural resources are being misused by concessionaires “Tourism has been misused”, the president: Albania cannot have sunshine for a few By VALENTINA MADANI On World Tourism Day, President Ilir Meta stated that it is time to reflect on the need to breathe new life into this sector, through a concrete plan... On page 4

He was taking money from students for exams, GJKKO leaves the lecturer from Korça, Alket Dino, in custody He was taking money from students for exams, GJKKO leaves the lecturer from Korça, Alket Dino On page 7

Untouchable in Albania but nobody abroad! Who are the ‘drug barons’ Untouchable in Albania but nobody abroad! Who are the ‘drug barons’ On page 9

165 police officers apply to become part of the “Albanian FBI”, deadline until 29 September 165 police officers apply to become part of the “Albanian FBI”, deadline until 29 September On page 6

A portrait of Esat Pashë Toptani by Mithat Frashëri A portrait of Esat Pashë Toptani by Mithat Frashëri On pages 18-19

The Ministry of Health publishes the safety protocols “The detection of one positive case shuts down the activity. How the number of customers will be calculated” By VOLTIZA DURO Starting from 1 October, bars, restaurants and indoor swimming pools will reopen. It was the Technical Committee of Experts that approved the safety protocols for the opening of the aforementioned businesses, while the news was made public by the Minister of Health and Social Protection, Ogerta Manastirliu, through a video message. “Following the Package of Measures, the Technical Committee of Experts... On pages 10-11

Did Kadare do the right thing or the wrong thing by leaving Albania? This is a question that has been widely discussed until today, almost 30 years after this event,... Continues on page 20 By NDRIÇIM KULLA Meanwhile, while the zealots of “crucifixion” give Kadare world-class intellectual stature and that of Karl Popper

Since Edi Rama decided, in a drawn-out and equally brutal way, to change the rules of the electoral game by blocking coalitions, the opposition has been seized... Continues on page 21 By ANDI BUSHATI The opposition in the elections, beyond Luli’s and Monika’s chair

Almir Skana: Abdominal aortic aneurysm and the risk it poses Almir Skana: Abdominal aortic aneurysm and the risk it poses Supplement