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Gazeta Shqiptare

21 February 2023

VETTING, 1/3 OF THE JUSTICE SYSTEM IN THE HANDS OF BELINDA BALLUKU’S SISTER

THE CHAIRWOMAN OF THE INDEPENDENT QUALIFICATION COMMISSION, PROOF OF NEPOTISM IN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM With Pamela Qirko’s signature, 56 judges and prosecutors have been dismissed, 4 others had their process terminated, while the rest have been confirmed in office (Pictured) Pamela Qirko, chairwoman of the Independent Qualification Commission On page 6

Failed assassination attempt, after the discovery of a “BMW X6” with an arsenal of weapons, Arben Spahiu and Arsen Preçi are arrested

ELBASAN On page 7

These days, on the eve of 24 February, the first anniversary of the Russian aggression against Ukraine, more high-level forums, discussions, debates and analyses have been added...

Opinion of the Day These days, on the eve of 24 February, the first anniversary of the Russian aggression against Ukraine, more high-level forums, discussions, debates and analyses have been added... Continues on page 20

War for victory, then diplomacy and peace!

By JORGJI KOTE War for victory, then diplomacy and peace!

The Supreme Court: Equal pay is determined by the work, not by individual negotiation

Opinion of the Day Three days ago, on 16 February 2023, the Federal Labour Court (Bundesarbeitsgericht), based in the city of Erfurt (hereinafter the court), as the highest judicial instance... Continues on page 21 By XHEZAIR ZAGANJORI The Supreme Court: Equal pay is determined by the work, not by individual negotiation

“Media freedom”, Edi Rama took his private plane to Paris to manipulate the head of “Reporters Without Borders”

reporters sans frontières Albania, last in the Balkans for media “Media freedom”, Edi Rama took his private plane to Paris to manipulate the head of “Reporters Without Borders” Lapsi: The Prime Minister complained about pressure from oligarchs, while he is himself responsible Edi Rama has launched a campaign of flattery and manipulation, the ultimate goal of which is to hide the miserable state of press freedom in the country, as also noted by international reports. “Lapsi.al” has managed to obtain a confidential draft project circulating in government offices, which concerns holding a conference in Tirana in cooperation... On page 2

Ship carrying 22,500 tons of smuggled oil from Russia is blocked; 22 crew members detained

DURRES On page 9

Names, unauthorized constructions, owners who receive compensation money

NEW LISTS On page 19

“March 3, day of alarm”, Berisha: Come to the protest

The head of the PD instructs the district leaders: Let’s ‘draw’ Albanians into revolution Call to citizens to join: I invite you to our battle, until victory The chairman of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha, gathered the political leaders of the districts yesterday. During his speech, Berisha referred to 20 February, the historic date of the toppling of the statue of Enver Hoxha. He emphasized that the current regime resembles that of decorator Hoxha. “They have not experienced and have nothing in memory about a peaceful revolution. Others rightly listen to this word with skepticism, but the truth is that under the conditions of this... On page 3

Formerly persecuted people, the new list with the names of 1,500 beneficiaries

HOW TO BENEFIT On pages 22-23

Meta: Milk in Albania is sold 30% more expensively than in Europe; the Government is bankrupting livestock farming

INTERVIEW On page 4