EXCLUSIVE EVENT IN TIRANA / The patient had paid 20 thousand euros to be cured THE ITALIAN DIES, THEY WERE TREATING HIS CANCER WITH BAKING SODA In the private super-clinic on “Rruga e Kavajës,” an Italian doctor convicted in Italy is working. He claims to cure cancer without medicine. The 27-year-old died after an injection with baking soda. Prosecutors in Catania and Tirana begin investigations The news A 27-year-old from Catania, Luca O., died on 18 October 2012 in Tirana after being admitted for treatment of a brain tumor, undertaken by the Italian oncologist Tullio Simoncini, who practices at “Universal Hospital Tirana,” but whose license has been revoked in Italy. He uses a treatment based on baking soda, but the young man died on 18 October 2012 and now his parents have begun a legal battle to uncover the truth. TIRANA ESMERALDA KETA In Albanian hospitals, the most shocking stories happen. This is confirmed best by the case of the 27-year-old from Sicily, who passed away only a week ago in... continues on page 8 Tullio Simoncini Facsimile of the front page of the hospital in Tirana where Tullio Simoncini works

Editorial BY ALBA MALLTEZI When the State does not keep watch over the citizens The news of the death of the 27-year-old Italian, Luca O., treated with baking soda for brain cancer in a private hospital in the heart of the Albanian capital, we learned from the Italian media. No announcement in Tirana. His family in Catania, Italy has filed a complaint and... continues on page 22

MEETING IN NOVEMBER PD National Council Imami in competition with Boden Ministers, a duel for Secretary General. Here are the names coming forward TIRANA JAKIN MARENA The PD National Council is expected to meet in the last week of November, during which it will... Page 4

Comment BY FATMIR MERKOÇI* Topalli against the government The demonstration held this week aimed to prevent violence against women. First of all, from this perspective, we say that in a democratic state, protesting is the most normal thing, just as normal was its motive, especially considering the latest events... continues on page 22

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