PD CHAIRMAN IN ELBASAN: WE WILL CANCEL FISCALIZATION, THERE WILL BE NO MORE INSPECTIONS AND FINES A Socialist steps in front of Basha: For 14 years I voted for the PS, now I will vote for the PD for change. The PD leader invites Rama to a debate: Come on! You are a coward who puffs himself up on television! A Socialist steps in front of Basha: For 14 years I voted for the PS, now I will vote for the PD for change. The PD leader invites Rama to a debate: Come on! You are a coward who puffs himself up on television! (In the photo) The PD chairman, Lulzim Basha, during the election campaign On page 3

By MANUELA KASPER-CLARIDGE Why did we forget women in the pandemic?

Opinion of the Day In seven full fiscal years of the Renaissance, 2014–20, Gross Domestic Product at nominal prices (GDP) rose from around 1,350 billion lek in 2013, ... Continues on page 21 By ARTAN HOXHA The economic barbarism of the Renaissance

“Like Sude’s recipes”, the prime minister: The opposition, with empty and unfeasible promises “5,000 euros for every emigrant who invests in agritourism” By VALENTINA MADANI Prime Minister Edi Rama yesterday asked the citizens in Gramsh, Cërrik and Belsh to weigh the opposition’s promises, which he said are empty, inflated and not at all achievable, ... On page 2

PD files complaint at SPAK over votes: PS, criminal network for collecting ID cards President: It must be investigated. The Renaissance has captured the state and refuses to give up power President Ilir Meta yesterday called on the Special Prosecution Office to urgently investigate the theft of citizens’ personal data with According to him, the PS is using personal data for blackmail. In a statement to the media from Pogradec, the head of state accused the Socialist Party of breaking the law every day, using various forms to pressure citizens. He also addressed election day, stressing that 25 April will be the day of triumph... On page 5

“SOCTA2021” On page 6

Corona’s terrible face appears as illness, as death and despair for many people. Women face this every day, because they bear ... Continues on page 20

PANDEMIC On pages 10-11

INTERVIEW On page 12

ANALYSIS BY THE ACADEMIC On page 17

DOCUMENTS On page 23