Most MPs in the Parliament of Albania have in recent years obtained the academic degree “Doctor”, or other academic titles, while some of them have also received a Law diploma from the “Kristal” university. As can be seen from their CVs, most were awarded degrees as lawyers. ■■■ TIRANE Arben Rrozhani Two years ago, the Speaker of Parliament received the academic degree “Doctor”. Mrs. Topalli had defended her doctorate in Constitutional Law at the Faculty of Law in Tiranë, with... continues on pages 6-7

Editorial BY ANILA BASHA Rama & Nano vs Berisha & Blushi? Yesterday’s political picture was interesting. Politics leaves citizens no time to think about the troubles and problems each one has, but they must think at their tables about the problems politics itself has. And that is what happened last night when it became clear that the television appearance of Ben Blushi, member of the PS leadership, MP of this party, on Ufo TV, facing a panel of journalists, was clearly an attempt to “eclipse” to some extent the public appearance of Edi Rama, after nearly 5 years on Klan television, precisely on the channel he has always, and especially lately, defined only with the expression “fala Sandrit” without ever trusting it to give a serious answer. What Edi Rama would say seriously, on the TV channel he had never considered serious, was seen yesterday, when he did not hesitate to declare that he had met Ilir Meta, and the expressions he had previously made about him, since after the 2009 elections, were part of history. He was recounting what plans PS and the force he leads had on important political issues, from the president to the elections. All the more so while reacting very calmly to all the “provocative” inserts expertly prepared by the journalistic “trap”. According to all the online polls yesterday, it was clear that the “Blushi” attempt to seize the audience was somewhat desperate, although everyone thought that Rama would not say... continues on page 5

INTERVIEW WITH THE SOCIALIST LEADER Edi Rama: The President, even if not from PS, must be a figure of consensus The Socialist leader: A name above the parties. Blushi also speaks. Berisha rejects Nano ■■■ TIRANE Jakin Marena Socialist leader Rama has said that he undertook his initiative of meetings with the main political leaders in order to guarantee a process of... Pages 2-3-4-5

Pages 13-20 Kristaq Skrami’s story: I was the director playing the Duke in London

Palestinian Rizik received death threats Page 5

The flawless path of the violin genius Pages 22-23

PHOTOS Page 8 Bar-Cafe at Parliament, without a fiscal cash register and with scrap paper

REPORT Page 10 UNICEF: 100 thousand families in extreme poverty

EXPERTS Page 11 The sale of the Lanabregas HPP was money taken by the government

REFUSAL Page 10 Gay parade, no MP confirms attendance