The head of PS revives fears of parliamentary election manipulation RAMA WARNS SALI! TOUCH THE VOTE, EXPECT THE PEOPLE

Commentary BY AFRIM KRASNIQI The unknown fate of the right wing For the country with the most negative past under the communist regime and then, even poorer in Europe, it is expected that the majority of citizens will tend toward social needs, that is, toward a larger role for the state, care for the individual, distribution of natural and financial resources, a fragile justice system, a lack of political elites and noble classes, etc. This tendency, also expressed through the political vote, reserves almost 70% of the vote for left-wing policies. In the Albania of the last 23 years ë... continues on page 9

PS LEADER IN VLORË Rama moves Vlorë to tears Aneta, Linda and Gregori show the life of the PS leader in a video

PD LEADER IN BERAT Berisha abandons Kavajë After 23 years, the PD leader does not appear in his stronghold; Basha takes his place

LSI LEADER IN DURRËS Meta takes over Durrës Thousands of people await the LSI leader for the candidates in the coastal city Pages 2-3-4-5

BIG BROTHER 6 Page 14 Joana confesses: I will love Janin until the day I die

“RILINDASI” SUPPLEMENT 45 Albanologists: Here is the Albanian character Unsteady, greedy, spiteful, but also brave, loyal, hospitable and intelligent TIRANE FRANC NOPÇA Nothing is more difficult than a foreigner understanding the essence of a people’s character, and nothing requires more calm and self-control than to... Pages 15-22

Commentary BY GENCI KOJDEHELI American dream An immense happiness has gripped the entire spectrum of the Albanian electorate after the prime minister’s promise to liberalize visas with the United States. Infinitely happy is the owner of the grocery in my neighborhood, who can hardly wait to go to America and exchange experiences with his counterparts in small business. Another delighted person is one of my former students, currently unemployed, since as soon as the visas are lifted he will travel to Chicago, where he will be welcomed with open arms and a guaranteed job in a prestigious law firm. The farmer, scorching while cutting grass in Myzeqe, also welcomed the news with great hope... continues on page 9

FAMILY CRIME Page 8 Protecting his mother, he kills his father with four bullets

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