Left-wing cabinet Negotiations/ PS and LSI “close” the first part of the agreement Rama's government The first six ministers are confirmed Tahiri at the Ministry of Interior, Kodheli at Economy, Spahiu at Health, Cani at Finance, Koka at Transport, Manjani at Energy. Ndoka: I support the “Rama” government Pages 2-3

Mussolini's letter on 18 August 1933: Ahmet Zogu killed him treacherously DOSSIER/DOCUMENT

POLICE AND SOLDIERS IN PHOTO: Army forces during a parade Pages 8-9 Salaries for the uniforms and local authorities are increasing How much the new wages are and what they become after the government decision IN PHOTO: Army forces during a parade

Commentary BY AFRIM KRASNIQI Institutions still not quite independent At the beginning of May, when the Electoral College issued a unanimous decision in favor of the government, the opposition and independent media raised the alarm that the elections are at risk and that the College is partisan. One of the members of the College made an anonymous statement in the media saying: we are in favor of the government, and if there is a political rotation we are again in favor of the new government.” A message that says a lot. As does the unanimous decision of the College in May in favor of the PD in power and in July in favor of the PS in the new power. As can be read in the Central Bank's haste to do what it failed to do for 6 years — the transparency of the state's real finances. As can be read in the haste of the State Audit Office, the police chiefs, the chambers of commerce, the general staff of the army, etc., to denounce the corrupt affairs of the outgoing government, which they had served with the greatest zeal, beyond what was normal and lawful. As can be read in the drastic 180-degree shift... continues on page 18

Six injured in one day Pages 10-11

At the Academy of Fine Arts, competition will be without degrees Page 15

Haxhimihali: Ministry of Culture grants permits for festivals without criteria Page 20

Unauthorized construction Page 7 PS miniboroughs against Lulzim Basha “He is deceiving, he gives us no powers, he signs everything himself”

KRISTO FRASHËRI Benjamin Franklin, one of the early presidents of the United States of America, gave an important piece of advice... Pages 16-17

BLOG Page 18 ARE ALBANIANS RACIST? BY MIRELA GEGPRIFTI

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