THE OPPOSITION CANDIDATE: PS HAS DISFIGURED THE ADMINISTRATION, VOTE FREE! The opposition leader: Rama’s envoys distribute money like hyenas and buy votes. The “BF” candidate in Kamëz: How is Dallëndyshe Bici handing out property certificates for votes (In the photo) The closing rally yesterday in Elbasan

14 MAY Local elections / Police present the security plan: 7,530 officers will be deployed in the field On page 2

Opinion of the Day At this time of year, most of the men from Miras, one of the largest units of the Municipality of Devoll with around 10,000 inhabitants, have gone to Greece... By DHORJELA ÇULE Devoll faces the elections with unemployment and lists of debts Continued on page 18

Opinion of the Day The elections are imminent, hearts have begun to feel their strong excitement, and minds the intellectual stimulation long absent. The dark colors of life... By NDRIÇIM KULLA The elections have arrived, so the dark colors of life have begun to appear in a new light On page 19

The President: It is your time to speak! Begaj message to citizens: Vote responsibly. USA: Apply the law and international standards Embassy: Ensure that the elections are transparent, free and secure The country’s President, Bajram Begaj, addressed citizens today with a message, with only a few hours left before the start of the electoral silence. The head of state stated that until now it has been the candidates who have spoken, presenting their proposals and platforms, while now it is time for citizens to speak with their vote. ... On page 5

TESTIMONY Accused of vote buying and selling, GJKKO leaves Kristo Agalliu under house arrest; he had promised Agron Duro 15,000 lek for 4 votes On page 6

PROJECTIONS 13 thousand pensioners were added in 2022, the scheme is at risk, they are growing faster than contributors On page 7

“I will deal with it personally,” Rama’s warning to the opposition candidate Fredi Beleri arrested, Mitsotakis: Ugly event, release him. Albania must guarantee election standards The arrest of the “Together We Win” coalition candidate for the Municipality of Himara, Fredi Beleri, has sparked strong reactions from official Athens. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called Beleri’s arrest an ugly event, while stating that official Athens will not tolerate the violation of the law in this case. Mitsotakis called for the immediate release of those arrested. The head of the Greek government sent a direct message to our country. He warns that if Beleri is not released, Albania will find it difficult to move closer to the European Union.... On pages 2-4

DECISIONS 1993-2013 Propertys, 3,876 files with owners to be compensated, how much each will receive On pages 20-23

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