Fire situation, EU helps Albania with 2 helicopters

From Karaburun to Shkodër, the prime minister: There are currently 13 fire hotspots across the country The opposition accuses the government of mismanagement, Basha: Failure in dealing with the fire emergency, Rama uses the army helicopter for his travels (In the photo) The fire situation in the country On pages 2-3

President Meta returns the budget: The law puts financial stability at risk

CHANGES On page 4

“For reading in August”

Today's Opinion There was a time when students were given, during the summer holidays, a list of books to read. For the generation that remembers this summer ritual with a certain nostalgia, not without... By SKËNDER MINXHOZI “For reading in August” Continued on page 20

How to tell that you are a communist

Today's Opinion Playing the know-it-all, the fervent patriot, the strict nationalist, the vigilant one, declaring enemies and traitors, giving advice, all of this seems to hide behind... By EDISON YPI How to tell that you are a communist Continued on page 21

KPA dismisses from office the former head of the Serious Crimes Prosecution Office, Besim Hajdarmataj

“CASH ASSETS NOT JUSTIFIED” On page 8

Yuri Kim, message to Rama and Basha: Make a compromise for the country’s future

The American ambassador: We want a partner, not a problem “Check the lists of MPs once again, criminals and corrupt officials out” The American ambassador in Tirana, Yuri Kim, asks political leaders to reflect on the decisions they will take with the beginning of parliamentary life in September. Through an editorial for the newspaper “Panorama”, the American diplomat says that August should serve as a month... On page 5

Figures rise alarmingly, 99 new COVID infections in 3,599 tests

PANDEMIC On page 11

Formerly persecuted persons, the Finance Ministry gives another two months for the 4,300 beneficiaries

Ministry of Finance: What happens if you do not submit the required documentation on time The steps to follow, where the certificates and powers of attorney must be submitted The heirs of former political convicts 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 take advantage of the deadline set by Finance to complete the dossier. Payment will be made to all heirs of the former political convict who submit the required documents according to the legal provisions in force. ... On pages 18-19

Governor of the BoA: The key interest rate should remain unchanged at 0.5 percent

GENT SEJKO Governor of the BoA: The key interest rate should remain unchanged at 0.5 percent On page 10

Names/ Cadastral Agency, the owners who must pay for the land

BENEFICIARIES On pages 22-23