The Socialist Party is on the verge of a third governing mandate. Surprise: PSD of Doshi wins 2-3 mandates A PS victory with more than 71 mandates is projected The Socialist Party is on the verge of a third governing mandate. Surprise: PSD of Doshi wins 2-3 mandates COUNTING, RAMA LEADS A PS victory with more than 71 mandates is projected “The PS has lost in its strongholds”, Basha: Our victory is extraordinary • PS wins in Dajti, Kërraba and Shëngjergj, and the ballot boxes are counted in order. • Fistfights at “1 Maji”, after disputes PS and PD observers are hit with chairs and blunt objects On pages 2-3, 5

EVENT IN ELBASAN On page 10

Opinion of the Day Even before the full vote count has been completed, these elections have revealed an anomaly that needs an explanation. The real result taking shape does not match... Continues on page 20 By ANDI BUSHATI Who bought the Exit Poll votes?

Opinion of the Day In Albania, vote counting continues and the whole country is waiting for the note before the final results are announced. And once the winner of the elections is determined, ... Continues on page 21 By KIM MEHMETI From politics, he who defends it gets rich, but he who sells that which belongs to the people

Vote-counting process. The head of the PD, Lulzim Basha, during a statement to the media

APPLY ON E-ALBANIA On page 11

Ambassador Soreca: There should be no delays, Albanians are waiting for the election result On page 6

DOCUMENTS On pages 22-23

“LIFE PAGES” On pages 14-15

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