THE SUPER-THEFT Ardian Bitraj gambled away 1.5 billion from the stolen money in Brazil’s World Cup BANK OF ALBANIA: THEY HAVE STOLEN 7.15 BILLION LEK FROM US Ardian Fullani Ardian Bitraj State Treasury The prosecution is investigating the assets of 20 relatives of the accused; help from Europol and checks at European banks are also sought PAGES 12-13 Ardian Fullani; Ardian Bitraj; State Treasury

THE JUDICIAL SCANDAL Arben Gropa escapes, extradition to Italy falls through The owner of the “Pelikani” venue in Fier was released by the appeals court; 5 months later he escapes PAGE 14

MPs PAGES 2-3 Here are the talks between Rama and the rebels until the very last minute

EXCLUSIVE DOCUMENT How 5 Kosovar writers were surveilled in 1973 Pages 16-17

THE NEW LAW PAGE 7 Ranks force 45-year-old police officers into retirement

TERRITORY PAGE 4 The municipal representatives’ demand: Add 28 more areas

PD PAGE 5 Basha launches lightning elections in Tirana, Uran Metko wins in Unit 3

Political satire BY ARBEN DUKA Idiotic interview at the church and mosque doors!... (A topic for debate) On page 20

ENERGY PAGES 8-9 Gjiknuri: Investigation into Berisha’s 330 thousand euros with “Patton”

A few days ago, the controversial MP Gëzim Kelmendi (known as a supporter of the Islamic movement and opponent of Western ones, which is his right) stated that Albanians should stop consuming Coca-Cola! Comment BY ISLAM BAJRAMI Albanians, don’t ask Google, ask Gëzim Kelmendi! A few days ago, the controversial MP Gëzim Kelmendi (known as a supporter of the Islamic movement and opponent of Western ones, which is his right) stated that Albanians should stop consuming Coca- Cola! This, because the money from its consumption goes into the coffers of the “regime that is killing and massacring the Palestinian people.” This statement got a je... continues on page 15