THE PRIME MINISTER: THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION WILL DEEPEN, REGARDLESS OF THE COSTS “Beleri? We want friendly relations with everyone, but don’t mistake that for weakness. The fact that Ahmetaj is being prosecuted shows that the government does not control the justice system” “Beleri? We want friendly relations with everyone, but don’t mistake that for weakness. The fact that Ahmetaj is being prosecuted shows that the government does not control the justice system” (In the photo) Prime Minister Edi Rama On page 3

Opinion of the Day The last months of Joe Biden’s presidency in the United States are showing us a state that is both powerful and fragile, one that is truly going through... By BEN ANDONI Democratic recession and Albania in limbo?! Continues on page 20

Opinion of the Day I had not seen him since then, when they brought him to the Qafë-Bari prison, when he was only 16, while I was waiting for release, after many... By VISAR ZHITI My Gjergj Continues on page 21

Britain has helped us with logistical equipment Balla receives the British Minister of Immigration: Irregular movement has fallen by 90% Berlin Process, Tirana hosts the Interior Ministers from 26 EU states On page 5

THE DECISION ON 25 SEPTEMBER Pressure from politics and the criminal underworld? The head of the Special Court: High-level officials have been indicted and tried On page 6

DRAFT LAW On page 6

DOSSIER BY FATOS VELIU On pages 18-19

DOCUMENTS Formerly persecuted, the new list with the names of 15,000 beneficiaries On pages 22-23

The group chairman: Important decisions were taken After the conclusion of yesterday’s meeting initiated by Gazment Bardhi, Sali Berisha said that, among other things, the non-functioning of Parliament was discussed. “We discussed the absolutely dysfunctional leadership of Parliament, the blow dealt to the country’s institution. The abandonment of Parliament by Rama. For all these things, the opposition MPs will give the response they deserve,” said Berisha. Asked whether he sees the possibility of a merger with Bardhi... Bardhi-Berisha gather the PD deputies. Çuçi: Cooperation with those recognized by the court After the conclusion of yesterday’s meeting initiated by Gazment Bardhi, Sali Berisha said that, among other things, the non- functioning of Parliament was discussed. “We discussed the absolutely dysfunctional leadership of Parliament, the blow dealt to the country’s institution. The abandonment of Parliament by Rama. For all these things, the opposition MPs will give the response they deserve,” said Berisha. Asked whether he sees the possibility of a merger with Bardhi... On page 2

“THE NEW LAW IS A RISK FOR MONEY LAUNDERING” On page 14

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