EXCLUSIVE / The well-known neurosurgeon reveals the details of the illness from 3 years ago The personal doctor of the former Interior Minister speaks to “Shqiptarja.com”: The President was operated on abroad for a “cavernoma” in an area of the brain. What this disease is and how it is treated

A help for the unprotected BY IGLI TOTOZANI The principle of equality before the law, as a constitutional principle, extends to all members of society, but it is most sensitive to implement and guarantee in the protection of the rights and freedoms of individuals or groups that are at risk and marginalized. These categories are not capable of protecting themselves, nor of ensuring that their rights are respected effectively… ► continues on page 10

The well-known neurosurgeon Mentor Petrela yesterday made public the diagnosis of the illness of elected president Bujar Nishani. One day after the appeal made through “Shqiptarja.com” by Mr. Nishani himself and with his permission, Dr. Petrela says that the president underwent surgery in a clinic for a cavernoma in an area of the brain. TIRANA MIRA KAZHANI The well-known neurosurgeon, Dr. Mentor Petrela, explains yesterday to “shqiptarja.com” the health condition of the elected president, Mr. Bujar Nishani. Contacted by e-mail, Dr. Petrela, after also receiving the public invitation from the elected president Mr. Bujar Nishani and noting that he has also received verbal permission from him, publishes for the citizens… ► continues on page 3

LAST NIGHT 30 MINUTES IN THE SANATORIUM ► Page 2 In photo: Prime Minister Sali Berisha leaving the Sanatorium after the medical visit Photo “A1 REPORT” Sali Berisha has health problems Ministry: Routine visit for an old cold The Prime Minister was previously seen at QSUT or Spitali Amerikan

LSI leader: Arben Imami’s candidacy could have been more consensual, Pëllumbi would also have been good WE WERE CLOSE TO EARLY ELECTIONS TIRANA SOKOL BALLA LSI chairman Meta has said that the election of the new President was forced because the country could have gone to elections… ► Page 4

Our eyes are on Albania BY ARLINDA CAUSHOLLI When there is a Football Championship, the days are special for Tirana. In many bars and restaurants, large screens are set up. Sport, beer, nargileh and qofte. I like to watch the matches from the beginning, more precisely from the singing of the anthem. I don't believe there is a more powerful song than the National Anthem of a people… ► continues on page 10

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Anastas Angjeli: The economic model has been exposed / The road is being widened, trees are being cut down near the Artificial Lake / Viktor Taçi: How I met my father Pano after 23 years INTERVIEW ► Page 8 Anastas Angjeli: The economic model has been exposed MASSACRE ► Page 12 The road is being widened, trees are being cut down near the Artificial Lake TRIBUTES ► Page 21 Viktor Taçi: How I met my father Pano after 23 years

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