The chairman of the PS in a conversation about politics, family, and the future EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW • What I think of Berisha, Topalli, Meta, Nano, etc. “There are players on the field, on the bench, then on the bench and on the field... Arben Malaj has gone on the market” • My relationship with Aneta, Linda and Gregor When my mother last cried. Who is the person I trust with everything. What my son takes after • What my dream is for Albania’s future “I will be the MP for Vlora. There are three main problems: infrastructure, infrastructure, infrastructure” Special on pages 2-3-4

Periphery BY ALBA MALLTEZI The chance to build a good State There is a wonderful energy in Albania these spring days. Especially in Tirana. The linden blossoms have begun to burst open and the scent seems to go straight into the soul, canceling out the wounds and spontaneous aggressiveness of a society still lacking the rules of civility and urban upbringing. Many foreigners who pass through our areas say the same: here they perceive a liveliness, a desire to... continued on page 12

Commentary BY IGLI TOTOZANI Ombudsman For a healthier society When, a year ago, we gathered in a hall before the start of the Diversity Fair for the rights of the LGBT community, things were different. What has been achieved during this year perhaps few of us could have imagined. But, as the French call this process “amnésie de l'aprentissage”, today it seems almost normal to gather, to celebrate,... continued on page 12

The left wins over 200 thousand votes on 23 June INTERVIEW Page 8

Commentary BY FADIL KRAJA (Mjeshtëri i Madh) Elhaida and... Shkodra I sat in front of the television screen, completely absorbed, and a special pleasure ran through my whole being. In that singing competition, with talents of extraordinary and international caliber, broadcast by a prestigious Italian television channel, also took part... continued on page 21

The “THASH&THEM” supplement The seductive women running as parliamentary candidates in the elections KLODIANA SHALA BREAKS UP AFTER 16 YEARS BB6, ILIR-ELONA FRIENDSHIP ENDS Joana leaves Anaid and Jan, in Ervin’s arms Pages 13-17 The seductive women competing for parliamentary seats Delinda Hoti makes a sexy gift to the group Klodiana Shala breaks up with her partner after 16 years

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