PORT OF DURRËS, RAMA ADMITS THE BLUNDER. BERISHA WARNS THE COMPANY

THE PRIME MINISTER SAID ALABAR WAS BUILDING IN ZAGREB, BUT IT TURNED OUT TO BE FALSE PD leader: Companies that get involved in the port’s corrupt affair will be blacklisted. Meta: Rama’s lie did not last even one day (In the photo) Prime Minister Edi Rama On pages 2-3

Today’s Opinion

“A historical irony,” the BIRN agency called the news on 17 December 2021 of the appointment of Farudin Arapi as administrator of the seized company... Continues on page 20

EDITORIAL

Why was there such a rush with the waste incinerators, Frandin Arapi, the man who buried the file on the pyramid schemes?

Today’s Opinion

By ANDI BUSHATI Edi Rama’s childish blunder in trying to draw a comparative parallel between what the Arab millionaire, Alabaar, would do in Zagreb and what he is expected to build... “The Manhattan of Zagreb,” Rama did not lie, he merely betrayed his own anxiety Continues on page 21

Xhafaj, strong criticism of the majority: Parliament is not a notary and not a place for political and budgetary favors

“Let us read the reports and recommendations carefully” “Justice, citizens in this confusion and malice have the right to be informed of the truth” PS deputy Fatmir Xhafaj yesterday took aim at Prime Minister Edi Rama, reminding him that Parliament is neither a notary for his decisions nor a place for government favors. During his speech in Parliament, the former socialist minister called on the government to reflect, while telling the leaders of the justice system that they must prove they are independent. Xhafaj mentioned... On page 3

PROTEST

Paying cable car in Divjakë Park, residents clash with police, demand the cabin be removed On page 7

DECISION

The incinerator affair, GJKKO leaves 5 people in jail, the arrested: We have nothing to do with the fraud On page 6

LIST

Cadastre: Legalizations, the names of the owners for Tepelenë and Lezhë Cadastre: Legalizations, the names of the owners for Tepelenë and Lezhë On pages 18-19

HOW TO BENEFIT

Formerly persecuted people, the new list with the names of 1,500 beneficiaries On pages 22-23

Berisha: Balluku among the most corrupt in history

PD leader announces protest in Tirana on the day EU leaders arrive “She follows Rama’s orders, at least 80 million euros in damage with two roads” Former Prime Minister Sali Berisha has made a strong accusation against Infrastructure Minister Belinda Balluku, calling her “one of the most corrupt people in history” and saying she follows “Rama’s orders to pounce on the assets of Albanians.” Berisha said that the tenders for two roads, the Arbër road and Kardhiq-Delvinë, have caused Albanians damage of “at least 60 to 80 million euros.” “The most blatant proof of the pseudo-investigation into this affair... On page 2

FREEDOM PARTY

Meta meets supporters in “Astir”: The time of arrogance with citizens is ending! Change starts from Tirana On page 5