THE BUSINESSMAN TRAVELED TO ITALY WITH ILIR BEQJAN, AFTER 2 MONTHS HE GOT ‘STERILIZATION’
The 100 million euro concession for surgical equipment, trips to Austria and Italy by the former minister, the deputy minister and the contract beneficiaries are revealed
SPAK DID NOT SIGN AN ARREST WARRANT FOR THE FORMER MINISTER, RAMA: HE DESERVES A THANK-YOU
(In the photo) Businessman Ilir Rrapaj, former deputy minister Klodian Rrjepaj and former minister Ilir Beqja On pages 6-7
KLSH audit: Registration and leasing of state property, municipalities neglect their obligations
PROBLEMS
On page 11
The unpaid dinner of four Italian teenagers in Berat...
Opinion of the Day By LUTFI DERVISHI A dinner at the well-known “Guva” restaurant in Berat generated many “news items” and likes, as did the SPAK arrest warrants for 8 former officials involved in the file ... The unpaid dinner of four Italian teenagers in Berat... Continued on page 20
Is SPAK leading us toward early elections in the autumn?!
Opinion of the Day By SKËNDER MINXHOZI Perhaps the answer to this question should be sought not among the news of this August full of tourists and beach chaos, but somewhat earlier. Three weeks ago, the Socialists... Is SPAK leading us toward early elections in the autumn?! Continued on page 21
The U.S. Embassy receives the new chargé d’affaires, David Wisner: An honor to serve in Albania
“A partnership to advance democracy, defense and business ties”
The diplomat begins work in Tirana
On page 3
BIRN: Durrës, the “small Dubai of the Mediterranean” drowned by sewage flowing into the sea
ECOLOGICAL BOMB
On pages 10-11
Tens of thousands of tourists at the “Birra Korça” festival / “La Bouche” and “No Mercy”
Joy and excitement in the city, attendance reaches record levels
The “Birra Korça” festival continued last night in Korçë, one of the biggest festivals, which will continue for 5 nights in a row. Journalist Ola Bruko, in a report for “News 24”, said that tens of thousands of citizens have headed to Korçë over the last three nights to enjoy “Birra Korça” and the fantastic atmosphere. It is expected that the number of tourists will reach up to 100,000 visitors over the five days of the festival. She added that citizens and... On page 9
The euro ends the week higher, back above 106 lek for the first time since June
ECONOMY
On page 16
Formerly persecuted persons, the new list with the names of 15,000 beneficiaries
DOCUMENTATION
On pages 22-23
Berisha: Beqja, 3 signatures for “Sterilization”. Meta: The state is captured by one man alone
THE OPPOSITION: THE CONCESSION, A BIG THEFT
On pages 2-3
PR PRESTIGE Resort
Hotel, Spa & Aquapark
Korça Beer
... still the best today
