INTERNATIONAL OBSERVERS NDI for the first time with the highest level of observers in Albania JUNE ELECTIONS “AMERICAN” SURVEILLANCE Today the first report, problems with the lists, the CEC and polarization. Meetings with Sali Berisha and Edi Rama. The group of experts dissatisfied with the pre-election situation in our country Pages 2-3

THE OPERATION IN THE EARLY HOURS OF THE MORNING Page 8 Robert Haruni Marinel Haruni Alfor Kurupi Italy, 1 ton of drugs seized, 10 Albanians arrested After a year of intensive investigation by Albanian and Italian police, the gang is hit in Vlorë and Venice

Editorial BY Edmond Arizaj Three months of reflection Albanian elections seem to be coming under close scrutiny. Not only the competing parties and the many allies, but also their sister parties in the EPP and PES will have observers. Not only the permanent OSCE and ODIHR missions, but NATO as well will observe. The highest European institutions such as the European Parliament and the European Council will have their envoys in Albania. In fact, this time they will be “installed” three months before the elections in the country, along with the highest level ever represented by NDI (the American Democratic Institute). It gives the impression that international friends and partners are tired of the “issue” of Albanian elections, which since year... continues on page 10

ARREST IN TIRANA Page 5 PEDOPHILIA, YESTERDAY TWO OTHER SUSPECTS Halimi: 40 years or life imprisonment for pedophiles

“FUNDJAVA” Pages 15-19 Eight ideal cities for a spring weekend

Documents that young people must complete Page 13

Today Albania-Norway De Biazi unfazed Page 22

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FORMER PRESIDENT Page 6 Bamir Topi: The elections are at risk, Berisha steals

REGISTERED Page 7 Instat: Agricultural farms, 40% fewer in five years

DOSSIER Pages 20-21 Mehmet Shehu on Beqir Balluku’s letter: Cowardly, hypocritical and demagogic

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