by Edi Rama Merkel’s message, the PD and Vetting Dear Speaker of Parliament! Very honored and dear veterans and family members of the families of the martyrs! Dear deputies, ministers! Yesterday we celebrated the notable Day of Albania’s Independence! I had the privilege of being in Berlin with the German Chancellor, a visionary woman who today holds the helm of a United Europe, at the head of a friendly state and strategic ally of Albania, and a dear friend of Albanians. continues on page 10-11

Krichbaum’s “seven conditions” for opening negotiations do not hold “One cannot wait until all points are met; this has happened with other countries as well” ▶ P. 2-3

Ilir Meta: This anniversary finds the country closer to the EU than ever At the tribute ceremony at “Mother Albania”, only the parties of the governing coalition are present ▶ P. 4

GIUSY FERRERI in Tirana, keeps “The White Night” 2016 alive ▶ P. 20

▶ P. 5 LULZIM BASHA sends a message to the “enemies” inside the party: DO NOT BE AFRAID! “Do not see people with reputation as a threat”

The test for job positions, how the appointment is made. Exam on January 21 ▶ P. 12

▶ P. 18-19 Sonila Boçi: Resistance or civil war? Why did the nationalist forces fail in the “finale”?

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