HEC “ASHTA”, THE STATE PAYS WHEN IT DOESN'T RAIN

The contract with the Austrians: Berisha forced KESH to buy electricity in Shkodër 63% more expensively than imported power THE SCANDAL IS EXPOSED The result of the intervention by the “matchmaker” Grossruck, a friend of the Family; they invented clauses from which only the investors benefit, not the Albanians ▶ ON PAGES 6-7

HOW THE BUDGET PAID ALESSANDER FRANGAJ'S COMPANIES

The scheme used for funding by the Berisha government BALKANINSIGHT ARTICLE ▶ PAGE 13

He killed four people out of jealousy; 40-year-old Latollari is handcuffed

The victims, all relatives of his family MASSACRE IN KORÇE ▶ PAGE 10

Terrorism—the worst news for Albania..

(Part Two) Useless terrorism, it never hits the target, it is done for blackmail, it is done for pressure... Political satire BY ARBEN DUKA (Part Two) Useless terrorism, it never hits the target, it is done for blackmail, it is done for pressure... ▶ continues on page 20 along with the section “VIPs and Ripa”

“The Republic” in Prizren

The joint meeting of the two Albanian governments, announced to take place on 11 January in Prizren, goes on... Comment BY BASHKIM MUÇA The joint meeting of the two Albanian governments, announced to be held on 11 January in Prizren, goes on... ▶ On page 12

For a grave in Sharrë, bribes of up to 500,000 lek are paid

THE ABSURDITY For a grave in Sharrë, bribes are paid of up to 500,000 lek ▶ PAGE 15

“Overindulgence prevents happiness...”

Analysis BY AGIM HAMITI “Overindulgence prevents happiness...” ▶ On page 12

She stole 3.2 million lek from events; the court orders her to return it

THE OPERA OFFICIAL She stole 3.2 million lek from events, the court orders her to return it ▶ PAGE 11

The state is fined for non-implementation of Strasbourg rulings

PROPERTY The state is fined for non-implementation of Strasbourg rulings ▶ PAGE 2-3

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