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8 April 2012

“THE ANTHEM SHOULD BE CHANGED”

The Ombudsman’s proposal, Totozani: It is discriminatory because it mentions only men, women must be included too Qosja reacts angrily: You are losing respect for the state Kristo Frashëri: To change it there must absolutely be a parliamentary decision, but constitutional experts must speak about this. Luan Omari: Changing the anthem does not solve the women’s issue. Vaso Tole: It won’t happen, it is a historical document In the photo: Rexhep Qosja, Kristo Frashëri and Igli Totozani (photomontage)

Mehdi Frashëri’s letter to Mussolini: Better death than dishonor

RILINDASI SUPPLEMENT Pages 13-18 RILINDASI Mehdi Frashëri’s letter to Mussolini: Better death than dishonor April 7, 1939, what the foreign media said about Albania under the Italian boot

“We’re going to the Democratic Party, Rama is afraid of us”

INTERNAL OPPOSITION DEBATE “We’re going to the Democratic Party, Rama is afraid of us” Ndoka and Milo’s threat. PS Assembly, Gjika demands accountability from the party leader in Vlorë TIRANA JAKIN MARENA The National Assembly of the Socialist Party met yesterday to discuss the PS program and grassroots problems. The Mayor of Vlorë, Shpëtim Gjika, raised as a concern the election of the... Pages 4-5

Debate over Genta’s nude photos, Lorena leaves the house

BIG BROTHER Page 12 Debate over Genta’s nude photos, Lorena leaves the house Organizers have a surprise for Françeska, a photo album

News

Ombudsman Totozani proposes an adjustment to the text of the National Anthem by introducing the word woman, in the context of gender equality. But the proposal has sparked a strong reaction from Rexhep Qosja, Kristo Frashëri, Luan Omari and Vaso Tole TIRANA ESMERALDA KETA In fact, this is still only an idea from the “Ombudsman”, which he has not yet presented to any institution. But Igli Totozani stated on journalist Ilva Tare’s program “Tonight”, where he was a guest on Thursday evening, that the inclusion of women in the anthem... continued on pages 10-11

Maks Haxhia: I prefer Nano as president, he cooperates

INTERVIEW Pages 2-3 Maks Haxhia: I prefer Nano as president, he cooperates

A ‘forgetfulness’ or a ‘boycott’?

Editorial BY ANILA BASHA A ‘forgetfulness’ or a ‘boycott’? Everything that has been happening with the “Imami” scandal in recent days over the appointment of the commander of the Naval Fleet has a purpose. And it is precisely the minister who understood this when he says that all the confusion over the constitutional violation was a “material error”. No one can fail to understand that the minister certainly consulted with the prime minister when he proposed the name for the head of the Naval Fleet, indeed, he appointed him to the post. So, briefly and clearly, Berisha knew about this procedure. Just as the prime minister has an adviser who deals with legal matters, and another who deals with NATO matters, both of whom are fully aware of the procedures regarding who approves these officials in their posts. Berisha must certainly have known this, because the former commander of the Naval Fleet, one of the main reasons for his dismissal, was precisely because... ...no one can fail to understand that the minister certainly consulted with the prime minister... continued on page 6

Pajtim Serjani hid the evidence, patched up the car

ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT Page 9 Pajtim Serjani hid the evidence, patched up the car

Conflict with the government, CEZ complains to the World Bank

DOCUMENT Page 7 Conflict with the government, CEZ complains to the World Bank

Burrel, explosion of TNT at the head of Serious Crimes

CONFLICTS Page 9 Burrel, explosion of TNT at the head of Serious Crimes

KUDRET ÇELA: IMAMI, “THE GENERAL OF THE SOUTH”

APPOINTMENT OF THE COMMANDER Page 6 KUDRET ÇELA: IMAMI, “THE GENERAL OF THE SOUTH” Maiko: PD does not see Topi as president

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