USA: THE IMPORT OF WASTE KQZ DISAPPOINTED US AGAIN

ACT NOW/ The American initiative calling for Albanians to “wake up” Ambassador Arvizu denounces the disregard for the waste referendum and the murder of 17-year-old Maria over a blood feud. Politicians are “boycotted,” with only intellectuals on stage. Kadare and Moisiu speak. U.S. Ambassador Aleksandër Arvizu with journalist and presenter Adi Krasta

ABUSES

▶ Pages 6-7 The director sold Qyteti Studenti and is even opening a bar for himself

Editorial

Shqiptarja.com joins “Act now” BY ANILA BASHA The call from the American embassy in Tirana has a reason: it must be found within us, in the apathy that has taken hold of us, not only now in this unbearable June heat, but throughout all these years, when we fear public reaction because of fear of personal reaction. Shqiptarja.com and A1 Report will become so... ▶ continues on page 2

KUKAN

▶ Page 9 “We’re fed up with your status in the hands of the government”

News

The American Embassy in Tirana gathered hundreds of citizens yesterday for its “Act Now” initiative, urging them to take their destiny into their own hands. In their welcoming remarks, Ambassador Arvizu, writer Kadare and former president Moisiu called on Albanians to be part of change

TIRANA

FERNADA CENKO Albanians must wake up, act, and not leave the fate of Albania and their lives in the hands of politicians. The American Embassy, through the “Act Now” activity, sought yesterday to awaken conscience... ▶ continues on pages 2-3

Comment

A new American invitation BY AFRIM KRASNIQI The initiative published yesterday by the U.S. ambassador in Albania for a more active civil and civic society in the protection of human rights is an innovation and an important development for Albania. This is not only because the initiative, encouragement and support come from the U.S., the state with the greatest weight in political decision-making in which it also belongs... ▶ continues on page 4

REBELLION AGAINST THE FORMER CHAIRMAN

PS leaders in the districts: Nano should not come to the base Forum/ Socialist leaders come out against him: “He helped Berisha”

TIRANA

JAKIN MARENA The PS chairmen of the districts have expressed opposition to Nano’s move and have said no to the former Socialist chairman’s meetings... ▶ Page 10-11

INITIATIVE

▶ Page 4 Cuts at Ligeni Arvizu supports the Heritage Forum

HISTORY

▶ Page 5 National Lottery government eliminated the two firms for the “friends”

“WEEKEND” Interview with tenor Saimir Pirgu: My premiere in Verona. A story of life and career

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Prosecution

Archives are missing the inventories for Enver ▶ Page 9

- Interludes -

MIND, HEART AND VOTE! BY ARLINDA CAUSHOLLI ▶ Page 3