Former SHISH chief: I know it from the contact person. It took place in Dibër e Madhe KLOSI: I RECOUNT THE MEETING BETWEEN GAZIDEDE AND ARKAN Fatos Klosi: I have my own suspicions that Remziu (Hoxha) knew things he should not have known, which is why the persecution happened and what happened happened. Balla’s document about Berisha as an agent? Just the little that was published is not enough” News The former head of SHISH, Fatos Klosi, said that the meeting between his predecessor Gazidede and the leader of the Serbian paramilitary forces “Tigers,” Arkan, took place in Dibër e Madhe. He said that Remzi Hoxha probably knew more than he should have, which is why he was persecuted. On the opening of the files, Klosi said it should be done as in Germany. TIRANA JAKIN MARENA The former head of SHISH, Fatos Klosi, in an interview for the newspaper “Shqiptarja.com” stated that the meeting between the former head of the Albanian SHIK, Gazidede, and the leader of the Serbian paramilitary forces, Arkan, took place in Dibër e Madhe. At the same time, he says that Remzi Hoxha was persecuted in that way because... Pages 2-3 In the photo: Bashkim Gazidede and Željko Ražnatović (Arkan) (photo montage) In the photo: Bashkim Gazidede and Željko Ražnatović (Arkan) (photo montage)

Analysis BY SHINASI A.RAMA Here are the names of the Tirana elite* The Tirana elite consists of all those individuals who, because of their influence over the politics, economy, culture and values of the people in the Albanian state, play a key role in the direction that Albanian society and the minorities living with them in the Albanian state take. An integral part of the Tirana elite are three groups of individuals. First, there are the leaders of the political parties who defend the interests of their own class from the state and from society through their control and influence over the state itself and the institutional structures. This also includes the consolidated structures of the elite such as the clan of Enver Hoxha, but also the old clans that emerged from the previous system, without excluding the Kapo, Shehu, or other clans identified on the basis of region or faith. But the leaders are always the tip of the iceberg of the elite at any given time. Therefore, prominent individuals must be singled out, those who rise to the top of them, or who form new structures within the elite such as Ramiz Alia, Xhelil Gjoni, Sali Berisha, Sabri Godo, Fatos Nano, Genc Ruli, Rexhep Mejdani, Paskal Milo, Arben Imami, Servet Pëllumbi, Jozefina Topalli, Bamir Topi, Fatmir Mediu, Genc Pollo, Kurt Kola, Edi Rama, Neritan Ceka, Aleksandër Meksi, Skënder Gjinushi, Ilir Meta, Gramoz Ruçi, Pandeli Majko, Ritvan Bode, Besnik Mustafaj, Lufter Xhuveli, Erion Brace, Ilir Rusmajlid, Dashamir Shehi, Arta Dade, Kastriot Islami, Ben Blushi or Paskal Milo. These and many others who have been important political figures may now be in the shadows or in partial light, but they continue to play a role in the politics of Tirana. Secondly, there are... Continues on page 10

TODAY, 4 YEARS SINCE THE GËRDEC TRAGEDY The former MEICO director’s invoices. His life as an immigrant in Italy, money changer and business owner TIRANA ARBEN RROZHANI When the Tirana Prosecutor’s Office raided the office of the former MEICO director, Ylli Pinari, after the Gërdec tragedy four years ago, abundant material was found on his computer. The “arms lord” had left notes about... Pages 6-7

Men, all for the medical check-up Pets, this sweet medicine Pages 13-20

“Omonia”, the unification of the Greek minority fails Page 4

The imam’s dismissal, a row in Tirana among Muslims The imam’s dismissal, a row in Tirana among Muslims Page 3

Bekim Hallai’s millions frozen, he testified about Meta Bekim Hallai’s millions frozen, he testified about Meta Page 8

Sex on the motorway for 400 euros a night Page 9 Sex on the motorway for 400 euros a night

Nocja: Ermali and Françeska, a relationship of convenience Page 22 Nocja: Ermali and Françeska, a relationship of convenience

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