FULL DOSSIER A story for a film / Massimiliano Nicolini, from posing as a “diplomat” to bank transfers FAKE ITALIAN CONSUL TRAPS HUNGER STRIKER The man who accuses Asllan Patrioti of 700 euros is under investigation in the neighboring country. His partner in Albania: He is a common crook. Tufa: They pressured him, “Either stop the hunger strike, or we’ll put you in prison.” The situation at the strike camp is getting tense The news “A super-swindler from Italy turns out to have filed a police complaint for theft by means of fraud against the hunger strike coordinator Asllan Patrioti. But who is Massimiliano Nicolini? Investigated in Italy because he posed as an Albanian consul and was involved in bank-fraud schemes. His former partner in Tirana describes him as a fraud specialist and a classic thief.” Asllan Patrioti, arrested for fraud Massimiliano Nicolini, the complainant against the strike coordinator TIRANA HABJON HASANI A poker of swindlers—that seems to be the scene behind the arrest of hunger-strike coordinator Asllan Patrioti. After an Italian citizen denounced him for obtaining benefits through fraud, Shqiptarja.com has uncovered that the Italian citizen who has... Continued on pages 2-3 Asllan Patrioti, arrested for fraud; Massimiliano Nicolini, the complainant against the strike coordinator

DOCUMENT Page 6 COM[?] ASSEMBLY Today, the PS Assembly, here is the pink strategy for the elections

Analysis BY ENTELA HYSENLLARI* In defense of the administration Although we are celebrating the 100th anniversary of Independence, although we are eagerly waiting to join the EU, although we have had 22 years of a democratic state, it is painful and outrageous that the 89,560 employees of the state administration are hired and fired as if they were chess pieces. The only reason is their political beliefs. Why should this persecution exist? Every day, for no real reason, experienced employees, skilled workers, employees who have been trained in the development of their careers, employees who have served with the highest moral and professional integrity at all levels of the administration and beyond, are dismissed. With nominal lists, they are dismissed in groups, without any consideration for their professional side or for their families. On the one hand they declare an increase in economic wages and promise salary raises... Continued on page 11

NORMATIVE ACT Removal of funds, Gramoz Ruçi: We will take it to the Constitutional Court. Topalli: You’re wasting your time TIRANA ARTEMISA HOXHA Yesterday, in violation of Parliamentary Procedure, the majority approved the act... Page 8

Page 21 “A1 Report” begins the demolition of the Military Hospital

Weekend “RAMA ALAMET ÇUNI, SALIU GONAR” WEEKEND SUPPLEMENT MUÇ NANO: RAMA ALAMET ÇUNI, BERISHA DUKET I SËMURË A different account by the journalist and analyst on Luchn.com MARATHON 2012, 76-YEAR-OLD: I WILL RUN TOO The amateur who will challenge the world’s famous marathons Pages 13-19

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