The Port of Durrës will become a luxury complex, the new one will cost us 400 million euros “The government gave the Port of Durrës in concession to the private sector, and was found dining in a luxury restaurant in Dubai, invited by the company that won the concession” BIRN: “Gave away” the port for apartment blocks, THE NEW PORT WITH CITIZENS’ MONEY “The government gave the Port of Durrës in concession to the private sector, and was found dining in a luxury restaurant in Dubai, invited by the company that won the concession” (In the photo:) Illustrative On page 4

VAT FRAUD Tax evasion causing damage of around 200 million euros; SPAK joint investigations with 1PPO, 14 people arrested in 17 states On page 6

“To paint dreams with stones” is the title of a poetry book by Kosovar writer Agim Gjakova. Having lived in Kosovo and later also in Albania before the 1990s, he... Opinion of the Day “Guaj ëndrrat me gurë” is the title of a poetry book by Kosovar writer Agim Gjakova. Having lived in Kosovo and later also in Albania before the 1990s, he... Continues on page 18 By BEN ANDONI To paint dreams with stones

Opinion of the Day There is no such news, nor any announcement from SPAK. But in fact Pandeli is in “prison”. He has been thrown in there for some time, and worse still, they provide no information about him.... Continues on page 19 By AGIM XHAFKA Has Majko been “arrested”?

Suspicion: contact with high voltage Crane maneuvers in a shop, flames after contact with electricity. 7 injured Explosion in Lushnje, father and son die, PS deputy ends up in surgery Crane maneuvers in a shop, flames after contact with electricity. 7 injured On pages 6-7

THE INVESTIGATION “The mother forced the eldest daughter not to attend her father’s funeral,” Pëllumb Meta’s sister: Hygeni didn’t kill him On page 9

“The Road of Hope became the Boulevard of Hope” Former Prime Minister Berisha greeted the protesters yesterday below his house. “The difficulties in this battle are great. We have seen a marble wall of crime in front of us. We have a state that is incriminated in its body, in its head, and in its limbs. But that does not mean that our victory is impossible. Those who never give up never lose. Victory belongs to and is enjoyed only by those who stand up, who believe in it, and you are such people. Every day Edi Rama... The 60th day under house arrest, Berisha: We managed to get the people on their feet Former Prime Minister Berisha greeted the protesters yesterday below his house. “The difficulties in this battle are great. We have seen a marble wall of crime in front of us. We have a state that is incriminated in its body, in its head, and in its limbs. But that does not mean that our victory is im- possible. Those who never give up never lose. Victory belongs to and is enjoy- ed only by those who stand up, who believe in it, and you are such people. Every day Edi Rama... On page 2

TIRANA “21 January” moved to open session / Supreme Court decision made public: Why the parties must be heard On page 11

DOCUMENTS Cadastre: Legalizations, names of owners for Tirana and the districts On pages 20-23

DIPLOMACY Rama in Azerbaijan: Gas supply from Russia will soon be zero percent On page 3

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