The foundations of PD are shaken
Patozi: The race in the party was manipulated
SURPRISE STATEMENT / The Democratic deputy chairman: Berisha preselected Basha
Everything that had been rumored and said in whispers about a prearranged election of Lulzim Basha as chairman is confirmed by Astrit Patozi. He resigns from all positions in the Democratic Party ► Pages 2-3
The unfinished mission of FRD
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BY AFRIM KRASNIQI The unfinished mission of FRD In the modern political tradition, immediately after political elections each competing party and political team makes its own electoral assessment. If it wins, it analyzes the victory and the responsibility; if it loses, it analyzes the defeat and plans change. In the Albanian case this is not happening... ► continues on page 10
Skënder Gjinushi: They didn’t inform me. Spartak Ngjela: I have an agreement
RAMA WITH ALLIES
► Page 5 Skënder Gjinushi: They didn’t inform me. Spartak Ngjela: I have an agreement
How Ahmet Zogu’s biographers manipulated history
DOSSIER ► Pages 18-19 How Ahmet Zogu’s biographers manipulated history The future king did not go to Vlorë, he returned to Lushnje
The statue of “Ollga” is unveiled in Tushemisht
Dritëro Agolli: Violeta Manushi was resurrected, in the days of women’s killings
HONOR
► Pages 20-21
Ksamil between ruin and hope
REPORTAGE ► Pages 8-9 IN PHOTO: From the demolitions of illegal buildings in recent days in Ksamil Ksamil between ruin and hope In the pearl of the Albanian coastline, where “Edi Rama’s bulldozer” has started
Why should the University of Medicine be dismantled?
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BY TAULANT MUKA* Why should the University of Medicine be dismantled? The current debate in the council of the Faculty of Medicine is an age-old clash between two groups of doctors in this Faculty, a clash that is also based on strong political motives. Despite this distorted debate that... ► continues on page 11
TIRANA
ZENEPE LUKA
The Buçimas commune has given a different meaning to the 6th anniversary of the passing of the People’s Artist,... ► Pages 20-21
WEEKEND Supplement
► Pages 13-17 Visit Paris and London on a small budget You can enjoy Venice for 5 euros, Rome for free
THE WOMAN’S STORY
► Page 6 “How my mother-in-law stabbed my husband with a knife”
CHILD CUSTODY
► Page 7 Husband abuses ex-wife in court
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