THE FORMER PRIME MINISTER TO SUPPORTERS: NO ONE WILL COME TO OVERTHROW RAMA FOR US “Let us take Albania’s fate into our own hands, let us pull this one out of the clutches of the media. Rama used his tools to destroy the opposition” “4 BILLION EURO ROBBERY,” BERISHA: RAMA IS STEALING THE PORT OF DURRËS “Let us take Albania’s fate into our own hands, let us pull this one out of the clutches of the media. Rama used his tools to destroy the opposition” (In photo:) Former Prime Minister Sali Berisha On page 2

APPEALS BY PROSECUTORS “‘Fine the appellants’/ The Bar Association addresses the Supreme Court: Our work is being undermined On page 7

Opinion of the Day The reinvention of the 21st-century economy in an era of new challenges such as climate change, geopolitical rivalry and fragility in supply chains... By IRENA BEQIRAJ The revival of the National Economic Council and the bet I would be happy to lose! Continues on page 18

Opinion of the Day Sali Berisha and his political formation ‘Rithemelimi’ have for a long time been in total political isolation from Albania’s international allies. This is because the leader... By ERVIS ILAZAJ Is it allowed for the President to cooperate with Sali Berisha’s ‘Rithemelimi’? Continues on page 19

The SP has announced tougher legislation Experts: The anti-defamation package is censorship over that part of the online media space that is critical “Pressure on critical voices,” BIRN: The bullying debate brings back the “old dream” of media censorship Experts: The anti-defamation package is censorship over that part of the online media space that is critical On page 4

INVESTIGATIONS The execution of Ardian Nikulaj/ Serious Crimes ‘land’ in Lezhë, question the Portuguese killer On page 9

DOSSIER BY FATOS VELIU Skënder Sallaku: What happened to me in ’61 with my close friend, Kadri Hazbiu On pages 16-17

Lulzim Basha reacts: Shame on these little men “You are serving Edi Rama”... with these accusations, PD MPs Flamur Noka and Gazment Bardhi addressed Flutura Açka yesterday in the Media Committee. As the committee chair, Açka asked them to leave the hall and continue the proceedings, Bardhi turned off the microphone and then, visibly behind them, pulled it away, throwing it forcefully. After this episode, Açka informed journalists while live that she would hold an urgent press conference... “You are serving Edi Rama”... with these accusations, PD MPs Flamur Noka and Gazment Bardhi addressed Flutura Açka yesterday in the Media Committee. As the chair of the committee, Açka asked them to leave the hall and continue the proceedings, Bardhi turned off the microphone and then, visibly behind them, pulled it away, throwing it forcefully. After this episode, Açka informed journalists while live that she would hold an urgent press conference... On page 2

DECISION / NEW LISTS Cadastre: Legalizations, names of owners for Tirana and the districts On pages 20-23

INTERVIEW The head of the OSCE presence: Electoral reform should include all actors On page 5

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