TOURISM PROGRAM / THE PD CHAIRMAN: WE WILL DOUBLE THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES FROM 40,000 TO 80,000 3 Meetings with the Opposition Leader. Shpëtim Idrizi: We will have an agreement, I prefer to run in Tirana. Fatmir Mediu: We understand each other to run with joint lists TOURISM REVENUES 8%-10% ALBANIA WINS TOURISM (In the photo) PD Chairman, Lulzim Basha. PDIU Chairman, Shpëtim Idrizi. PR Chairman Fatmir Mediu On pages 2-3

Opinion of the Day It is about the 1,230 km gas pipeline that connects Russia with Germany and the Comprehensive EU-China Investment Agreement, which are... By JORGJI KOTE No more Euro-Atlantic “apple of discord”! Continues on page 20

Opinion of the Day The European Commission’s foreign policy chief returned from a visit to Moscow and some whispered words have been circulating that had the intention and the potential... By VETON SURROI Kosovo as Europe’s first Russian sin Continues on page 21

“Financial resources existed and still exist” “The number one priority should have been dealing with the pandemic and its economic and social consequences” President Ilir Meta, in an interview given to the program “Faktor” on RTSH Korça, says that the situation with the pandemic is critical and requires urgent intervention from the government. The president says that “the government must urgently stop payments for concessions and reimburse all affected families and businesses in On page 5

Compensation for the areas of Tiranë, Fier, Sarandë, Vlorë, Shkodër, Durrës, Kukës, Lezhë, Elbasan, etc. Government decision / The full list with the names of the beneficiaries and the corresponding compensation amounts By VOLTIZA DURO The government has decided to compensate the owners affected by legalized constructions. Gazeta Shqiptare today reveals the full list with the names of the 1,576 owners who will be compensated, as well as the compensation amount for each of them. “The Council of Ministers decided on the financial compensation of owners of real estate, private property, for the corresponding areas occupied... On page 23

THE PRIME MINISTER “There is no time to rest”, the PS election slogan. Rama: Moving toward finalizing the vision ‘Albania 2030’ On page 5

Large producers are asking for a lower price for fiscal stamps. Bregasi “Birra” has paid the concessionaire €60 million in 10 years Large producers are asking for a lower price for fiscal stamps. Bregasi “Birra” has paid the concessionaire €60 million in 10 years On page 14

Arben Malaj: Vaccination as soon as possible. We must not lose the tourist season; that would be catastrophic On page 15

“The goal is 5% of GDP for education,” Kryemadhi: We will halve spending for students “The goal is 5% of GDP for education,” Kryemadhi: We will halve spending for students On page 2

The people who will be compensated for expropriation in the public interest On pages 6-12