The cyberattack on Albania continues, internet hackers blocked INSTAT’s work on the population census “HOMELAND JUSTICE” CONTINUES TO MAKE ID AND PHONE NUMBERS PUBLIC (In photo:) Illustrative On page 3

Opinion of the Day By FATOS ÇOÇOLI A few days ago, on 18 June 2024, the Constitutional Court rejected, not in plenary session, the arguments of the associations of independent professionals, who had filed a complaint... Continues on page 20 Are independent professionals tax-free?

Opinion of the Day By ARTUR AJAZI At a time when the country is going through hot summer days, with temperatures above 40 degrees, at a time when Albanians have 1,001 worries, problems... Continues on page 21 Is it worth it?

“She must submit to the democratic process for voting within the Democratic Party like everyone else” “Basha shut the door on himself” On page 5

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CRISIS On pages 10-11

BY PANDELI BARDHI Jean Luc Emery, “I am madly in love with Albania...” On page 14

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“I am not a guard, what do I have to do with your father?” Veliaj on the protests in front of the municipality: They come and say ‘free dad’ The Political Head of the Socialist Party for the Tirana District, Erion Veliaj, commented on the violent protests of the opposition in front of the Tirana Municipality for the release of Sali Berisha from house arrest. During the meeting with socialists from Neighborhood 13 in the capital, Veliaj said that the only goal of the Re-establishment movement is the release of Sali Berisha. “They come there and say ‘free dad’. But what do I have to do with your father? I am here to serve as Mayor... On pages 6-7

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