Political satire BY ARBEN DUKA We didn’t know Sali’s pit was so deep (Part three) When we were campaigning, all over Albania, we said that it was on the brink... continues on page 24 together with Lirika and lyrics for songs

Comment 15 October 1991 marked the date when Albania signed the formal act of the country’s membership in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. For the first time since the creation of the Bretton Woods institutions, alongside many consolidated democracies and many other countries aspiring to democratic and economic prosperity, our country was placed in this community of completely blocked and grant-based development. The significance of this date lies not simply in a signature and membership. For Albania, this moment meant opportunities... BY FATOS ÇOÇOLI The truth about Albania-IMF 15 October 1991 marked the date when Albania signed the formal act of the country’s membership in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. For the first time since the creation of the Bretton Woods institutions, alongside many consolidated democracies and many other countries aspiring to democratic and economic prosperity, our country was placed in this community of soft loans and development grants. The significance of this date lies not simply in a signature and membership. For Albania, this moment meant opportunities... continues on page 14

PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE The names of 65 Albanians fighting in Syria Page 12

Opposition PAGE 8

Illegal constructions PAGE 6

Formerly persecuted persons “Compensation is an obligation of all governments, we await implementation” PAGE 5 Skënder Tufa

Tirane-Maminas PAGE 11

Supplement “Rilindasi” RILINDASI THE DIPLOMA OF GJON KASTRIOTI Here are the facsimiles and the translation of the 1420 document The unknown facsimiles of Gjon Kastriot’s diploma from 1420 The Bar Massacre and the mystery of the disappearance of thousands of Albanians in 1945 PAGES 15-22

Librazhd PAGE 7

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