ROAD TO THE EU Now our country has the right to compete for the five IPA fund components HERE IS WHAT ALBANIA GAINS FROM STATUS 24 JUNE 2014 The EC memo revealing the conditions for opening negotiations has been made public. When Albanians gain the right to work in Europe and how the EU will invest in Albania SPECIAL ON PAGES 2-7

LAZARAT Police seek Aliko’s arrest, prosecutor refuses On the charges brought, the mayor of Lazarat faces 25 years in prison PAGE 14

Commentary BY Ilir Dhima Concerts that would not have been necessary Albanians have always been viewed as a people both early and ancient, and also future European in the geographical, historical, political and cultural sense. Ancient heritage, Christianity, the Enlightenment and the developments during the two world wars are the key points and connecting links of the synergy of values between the West and Albanians. Their reintegration into these values ultimately means a return to the common European roots, which also emerged from their own land. After many joint efforts, this return seemed closer than ever... continues on page 21

CONSENSUS PAGE 9 Secret PS-PD talks begin on the “Territory”

HISTORICAL DEBATE Fan Noli, the prime minister who did not abandon art BY PROF. Nasho Jorgaqi Pages 18-19

KLD REPORT PAGE 11 Judges abandon court hearings to teach

ENERGY PAGE 8 Distribution back in state ownership

Political satire BY Arben Duka “Rilindja” made it (Not just humor) On page 20

CEREMONY PAGE 15 Rama to the police: You have raised Albania’s head high

INITIATIVE PAGE 10 ILDKP sues Krenar Ahmeti, faces 2 years in prison

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