PHOTOS/ Grand ceremony for the 100th anniversary in Vlorë, poor organization in Tiranë All the details of yesterday’s celebrations and chaos. Berisha-Rama handshake in Flag Square. Last night at the Palace of Brigades, PD rally. Meta skips the reception PD GIVES MEAT FOR VOTES THE CROWD JUMPS OVER THE CAKE All the details of yesterday’s celebrations and chaos. Berisha-Rama handshake in Flag Square. Last night at the Palace of Brigades, PD rally. Meta skips the reception News The mass slaughter of 1,000 rams and 1,000 lambs promised by Prime Minister Berisha days earlier failed. The packaged meat has been distributed to vulnerable groups, mainly in those areas where there were swing votes for the PD in the local elections of May 8. TIRANE JAKIN MARENA They did not touch the flock of rams and lambs to sacrifice them for the 28 November celebration, the day of Albania’s declaration of independence. At the last moment, the head of the Albanian government... continues on pages 2-7 In the photo: People yesterday jumping on the 550-square-meter cake made by the Tiranë municipality In the photo: People yesterday jumping on the 550-square-meter cake made by the Tiranë municipality

Ismail Qemali in 1909: Independence Proposal: To gather all Albanians in one vilayet. Capital: Ohrid or Elbasan TIRANE ADMIRINA PECI This is a rare document, which gains special value in this 100th anniversary of the declaration of Independence. It is an open appeal sent to Albanians in July 1909 to mobilize for the declaration of the country's Independence and to save the nation from extinction. What is striking are the clear ideas included in three pages of text, where the first part is a call for awareness, to defend values, traditions, language, to... Page 21

“SHIK took me hostage, together with Remziu” “SHIK took me hostage, together with Remziu” Page 11

We, the children of the new century The atmosphere created, the massive spontaneous participation, the dense decoration with flags, the enthusiasm conveyed for the centenary celebration clearly demonstrated a revival of national pride in Albania. Beyond... BY ADRI NURELLARI We, the children of the new century The atmosphere created, the mass- ive spontaneous participation, the dense decoration with flags, the enthusiasm conveyed for the centenary celebration clearly demonstrated a revival of na- tional pride in Albania. Beyond... continues on page 22

Ismail Kadare: The century that passed, the most important one Page 6 Ismail Kadare: The century that passed, the most important one

The 100th anniversary baby is a girl, Rozalinda Page 7 The 100th anniversary baby is a girl, Rozalinda

Unity is our keyword Here we are today, on this auspicious day, on this blessed 28 November 2012. The whole nation has turned its eyes to our beautiful city, to our Vlora of the Flag, to this blessed square, which bears the meaningful name... BY SHPËTIM GJIKA Unity, our keyword Here we are today, on this auspicious day, on this blessed 28 November 2012. The whole nation has turned its eyes from our beautiful city, from our Vlora of the Flag, to this blessed square, which bears the meaningful name... continues on page 22

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