ALBANIA AWAITS REFUGEES, THE CHAOS IN KABUL DELAYS THE FIRST FLIGHT TO RINAS “Decision-making, based on Albanian tradition,” the prime minister says: We are not rich, but we owe them this. Accommodation, we did not ask for anything in exchange from the United States (In the photo) Prime Minister Edi Rama On pages 2-4

Opinion of the Day It should not have happened this way. The images of Afghans hanging from American transport planes at Kabul airport are heartbreaking and... Continues on page 20 By KONDOLEZZA RICE Where did we go wrong?

Opinion of the Day I do not know of any case in which the opposition, and wherever opposition figures may have been, have agreed with Rama more than in the case of his decision to accept a number of citizens in Albania... Continues on page 21 By ÇIM PEKA The Americans, the Afghans and something in between

Korça residents open their homes, hotels are full Taulant Balla: First stop at the “Birra Korça” house. Sotiraq Filo: Impact on the economy The first night of the “Birra Korça” festival lived up to all expectations. On this 15th anniversary of the Beer Festival, Albanian and foreign tourists, arriving from all over the world, have gathered in the beautiful southeastern city to enjoy the extraordinary atmosphere created by this festival... On pages 6-7

Ministry of Finance: What happens if you do not complete the required documentation on time The steps to follow, where the certificate and power of attorney must be submitted The heirs of former political prisoners who have not received compensation for the third installment have another two months to submit the documents to the Ministry of Finance. There are around 4,300 beneficiaries whose files qualify for the deadline set by Finance to complete the dossier. Payment will be made to all heirs of the former political prisoner who submit the required documents according to the legal provisions in force. ... On pages 22-23

Former FBI agent who will advise the National Bureau of Investigation On page 5

Albania in a “battle” with fires, Shkodra and Lezha the most affected regions On page 11

One of the owners of the “Sarajeve”: We did not set it on fire, we are wage earners On page 20

Declared internationally wanted for drugs, 2 former bodyguards of Saimir Tahiri arrested On page 10

Names/ Cadastre Agency, owners who must pay for the land On pages 18-19