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20 April 2012

PD'S MISTAKES IN GOVERNANCE

Meksi: They forgot that I was prime minister On the 20th anniversary of PD’s first government, former prime minister Meksi and former minister Shehi speak The account of the former head of government in 1992: “I informed the president about the pyramids” Dashamir Shehi: “We made mistakes with property, the police and privatizations in government” The News Former prime minister Aleksandër Meksi, on the 20th anniversary of the first post-communist government, says that the reforms at that time were difficult, listing one after another all the stages through which the government he led had passed. He said that abolishing the 80 percent rule was not painful. TIRANA Jakin Marena The former prime minister of the first democratic government that came to power after 45 years of harsh communist dictatorship, Aleksandër Meksi, tells the newspaper... Continues on pages 8-9 In the photo: Aleksandër Meksi and Dashamir Shehi

Fatos Nano: I declare myself a candidate for President

STATEMENT ON “TOP STORY” Fatos Nano: I declare myself a candidate for President “I will meet Berisha, Rama, Meta and the others. I welcome cooperation” TIRANA Sokol Balla Former prime minister Fatos Nano announced last night on “Top Story” his ambition to be the candidate for the next president in July. Mr. Nano said that he would seek support... Pages 4-5

PAMECA: The police are servants of politics and business

REPORT Page 11

The opposition in Parliament: Energy in the hands of the Serbian mafia

IMPORTS Damir Fazlliç at Rinas The opposition in Parliament: Energy in the hands of the Serbian mafia Page 6

The government is afraid of Shqiptarja.com polls

Editorial BY ALBA MALLTEZI The government is afraid of Shqiptarja.com polls A strange phenomenon has recently been happening with the polls on our website www.shqiptarja.com. The phenomenon started with the poll “Whom would you prefer as a member of the High Council of Justice?”, not so much because of the poor poll results, but because of the sudden and unexpected number of votes. In fact, we were monitoring it together with our webmaster and site manager Ersan Karameto. The anomaly of the last four polls, namely the increase or manipulation of the result in favor of people holding high positions in the Government, a ministerial building, the prime minister and people close to him, has also been noticed by our regular readers who have written to us a lot. They have noticed the anomalies: 1-Do you think the Minister of Justice Eduard Halimi should resign after the facts published by Shqiptarja.com?... Continues on page 4

The tow-truck mafia, Basha’s achievement

Comment BY ARBEN MEÇAJ The tow-truck mafia, Basha’s achievement For more than twenty days, my car has been in the premises of the Municipal Police in Tirana, waiting for the reply to a complaint I filed, which contests the penalty imposed on the vehicle during towing by tow truck. Until today, no answer, except: According to the law, the deadline for a response is until atit...(?) One month for the answer. One month, during which I must keep the car blocked (I cannot retrieve it without a response to the complaint). Thank you, oh State! Thank you, Municipality! To be honest, the complaint was filed precisely to confirm this aspect of municipal arrogance, and of those who have turned the Law, Force, and Procedure into an instrument for illegal profit, a grotesque situation. I had long been hearing about citizens’ concerns regarding tow trucks, and the activity of... Continues on page 22

The best Albanian student raises the Greek flag

ATHENS Page 13

PS deputies: Topalli falsified the minutes

ACCUSATIONS Page 3

Enver Hoxha supported the genocide against the Cham Albanians

BEQIR META Page 14

“FUNDJAVA” Our anxiety for the climbers on Mount Everest

“FUNDJAVA” Our anxiety for the climbers on Mount Everest The relatives’ account of the Albanians who are attempting the summit today Pages 15-21

may be sold the exact instructions for the nearest place to register the ticket. Telebingo staff the High Council of Justice?, no longer about the result of this poll, but unforeseen voting. In fact, we were keeping them under the increase or manipulation of the result in favor of the people 1-Judge whether the minister of the appeal filed by me, and who appeals response to the appeal). I am honest, the appeal