EU warning FOR THE JUNE ELECTIONS EVEN WITHOUT THE OPPOSITION EU official page: Europe is preparing for the possibility of holding elections without PD. Lulzim Basha reacts, attacks the Brussels portal, announces the failure of the negotiations even before they begin PAGES 2-3

Editorial BY CARLO BOLLINO From tomorrow, here are the scenarios for getting out of the crisis The coming week could be decisive for the developments of the political crisis that has been dragging on for more than two months. Tomorrow Lulzim Basha will try to gauge his strength, for the first time since 18 February, when he managed to bring several thousand people into the square who, a few hours after the rally, dispersed, leaving behind a half-empty tent which has since then been filled every day, at set times and according to an attendance plan organized by the party. continues on page 9

TWO ALLIES BETRAY BASHA, START THE CAMPAIGN TWO ALLIES BETRAY BASHA, START THE CAMPAIGN Agron Duka presents the candidates for MPs, appears registered in the elections together with PAD PAGE 4

PS: PD is leading the country toward violence like in 1997 PAGE 7

The perpetrator is wanted, account: It was caused by a slap The perpetrator is wanted, account: It was caused by a slap PAGE 11

MINISTRY OF FINANCE FORMERLY PERSECUTED PEOPLE, 8th INSTALLMENT, HERE IS WHEN PAYMENTS WILL START How it will be handled for those former persecuted people who fall into the priority categories and have not received the 7th installment PAGE 12

“Our Lady of Shkodër,” how the fresco was moved from Shkodër to Rome in 1467 By Dr. Dom Nikë Ukgjini Pages 13-20 inside... September 1945, Zogu ready to cooperate with the communists By Mark Brunga 20th-century Korça was the Korça of Saint George By Naum Mara