META: TRANSPARENCY ON THE SEA. RAMA: WE HAVE NO PACT WITH GREECE

Greece’s decision to expand territorial waters to 12 miles sparks controversy in Tirana. Head of state: I will not allow Albania’s interests to be harmed, the government must explain itself CLASH: THE PRESIDENT DEMANDS INFORMATION. THE PRIME MINISTER: WE’LL MAKE A PUDDLE OUT OF A BROTH META: TRANSPARENCY ON THE SEA. RAMA: WE HAVE NO PACT WITH GREECE Greece’s decision to expand territorial waters to 12 miles sparks controversy in Tirana. Head of state: I will not allow Albania’s interests to be harmed, the government must explain itself (In the photo) President Ilir Meta. Prime Minister Edi Rama On page 3

Of the Day

Opinion of the Day “When the peasants come down to the city, this is what they build, it will be the end of the world,” says the Quran.” That is what Ilir Strazimiri said that autumn afternoon, and fell silent...... Continues on page 20

“Strazimiri Tower”

By EDISON YPI “Strazimiri Tower”

The maritime fever of the Albanian-Greek sea and 12 miles in the middle

Opinion of the Day It is not certain that in Albania the sense of responsibility and self-restraint will triumph, even just once. Not even when it comes to major issues... Continues on page 21 By SKËNDER MINXOZI The maritime fever of the Albanian-Greek sea and 12 miles in the middle

“Non-change has fatal consequences”, Basha: The cup has overflowed, we have a way out of the crisis

PD leader: 10,000 paid work internships for young people. 100 million euros for agriculture “Albania, a destination for wealthy tourists” By VALENTINA MADANI The Democratic leader Lulzim Basha yesterday called on citizens to vote for change on 25 April, saying that resistance, according to him, would be fatal. The PD leader has begun a tour of meetings with young people across... On page 2

2,300 persecuted people who receive compensation

The heirs who share the money must have active bank accounts Names/ Beneficiaries of the third installment, the documents that must be submitted The heirs of former political prisoners who have not received compensation for the third installment must submit the documents to the Ministry of Finance. There are a total of 2,288 beneficiaries, whose files benefit from the new deadline set by the Finance Ministry to complete the file. The ministry is also giving them 10 more days for the third installment. Official sources from the ministry say that the heirs are recognized as beneficiaries, but have missing documentation. “Gazeta Shqiptare” ... On page 22

MESSAGE

The seventh member of the Constitutional Court is decreed, Yuri Kim: Thank you Ilir Meta On page 3

SERIOUS ACCIDENT

The car leaves the road and falls into the water canal, the Preçi spouses lose their lives On page 9

CHART

The bonus for pensioners, two more days to collect it On page 10

to build apartment blocks, it will be the end By SKËNDER MINXHOZI THE CLASH: THE PRESIDENT SEEKS INFORMATION. THE PRIME MINISTER: I’LL TURN THE SQUARE INTO MINCED MEAT RAMA: WE HAVE NO PACT WITH GREECE The member is appointed by decree The car leaves the road The finances to complete

DOSSIER

When Archbishop Xhuvani, Janullatos’s predecessor, “clashed” with Greece On pages 14-15

UNIVERSITY

“Luarasi” signs an agreement with the most prestigious company in Israel in the field of national security On page 12