ISLAMISTS PART OF THE TERRORIST GROUP “AL-NUSRA”

ALBANIA-AL QAEDA LINKS Osama bin Laden Ebu Muhammed el-Jawlani Those arrested declare that they do not recognize the Albanian court, but Sharia The prosecution uncovers the businessman who financed the trips of Albanian mujahideen to Turkey and Syria PAGE 8-9 Osama bin Laden; Ebu Muhammed el-Jawlani

Ukraine may be the beginning of the end for Putin

Comment BY ADAM MICHNIK*) Ukraine may be the beginning of the end for Putin Admiration and anger accompany us in these dark and tense hours. We admire the wise self-restraint, determination and sense of responsibility being shown by Ukrainian society and government. And we are filled with anger when we look at the imperial aggression of the superpower-style policy that Russia is pursuing against Ukraine. We are outraged and disgusted by the deceitful rhetoric,... continues on page 19

Today marks 6 years since Gërdeci, only 2 in prison

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DAY OF SUMMER Pages 2-3 Pagan celebration, amid politics, ballakume and quarrels

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EMIGRATION PAGE 15 Greece, new rules for residence permits

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US INSTITUTE PAGE 5 “Albanians trust the government, not politics”

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HEALTH PAGE 14 Seasonal allergies, 30% are at risk of asthma

A little Halimka — a twenty-kilo man!...

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January-February, +5% revenue, less investment

STATE BUDGET PAGE 12

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