‘A bomb is about to explode, you can’t even imagine what happened’ Albanian media have become the center of public debate after the prime minister described as “idiotic” the questions being asked of him by some journalists. Edi Rama’s view of the media has been known since he began using the term “kazan” and in fact it does not differ much from the judgment publicly voiced by other political leaders against journalists, starting with Donald Trump, who has said even worse things about the media. Editorial BY CARLO BOLLINO Media & Garbage Bin ‘A bomb is about to explode, you can’t even imagine what happened’ Albanian media have become the center of public debate after the prime minister described as “idiotic” the questions being asked of him by some journalists. Edi Rama’s view of the media has been known since he began using the term “kazan” and in fact it does not differ much from the judgment publicly voiced by other political leaders against journalists, starting with Donald Trump, who has said even worse things about the media. continues on page 7

Edi Rama chose Arrian Çani’s format to appear before Albanians cynical, authoritarian and mocking. He agreed to let Çani call him “Rama” like a prison buddy and did not react at all when Arian treated him like a “lac” and, in a state of ecstasy, told him that he was “great” and that the monologue with the journalists, when he treated them as if they were kindergarten children or as if he were on equal terms with their parents, had pleased him. Analysis BY ILIR YZEIRI Yes, those male and female journalists are Edi Rama’s sons and daughters Edi Rama chose Ar- rian Çani’s format to appear before Albanians cynical, authoritarian and mocking. He agreed to let Çani call him « Rama » like a prison buddy and did not react at all when Arian tre- ated him like a « lac » and, in a state of ecstasy, told him that « you are great » and that the monologue with the journalists, when he treated them as if they were kindergarten children or as if he were on equal terms with their parents, had pleased him. continues on page 6

Procedure for obtaining old-age and reduced pensions. How much the benefit amount changes. Minimum from 14 to 15 thousand lek. Driçim Çaka ► PAGES 8-9

THE IMAM FROM CERRIK WAS ARRESTED FOR TERRORISM IN MALAYSIA, KLODIAN ZAIMAJ IS RELEASED ► PAGE 12

J.P Fallmerayer, the work of the German historian and the issue of Albanian medieval history “RILINDASI” ► PAGES 15-22 SIMON RROTA, 130 YEARS SINCE THE BIRTH OF THE ARTIST, THE DIARY THAT REVEALS CHILDHOOD BY PJETËR LOGORECI J.P Fallmerayer, the work of the German historian and the issue of Albanian medieval history BY DR. DORIAN KOÇI Violeta Burgja, how she was threatened with internment for decorating brides in April ’85 BY MARK BRUNGA

Rama to young people: Use PS for a better country Rama to young people: Use PS for a better country ► PAGE 4

Dog meat was sold to Albanians in ’85 to overcome the hunger crisis Dog meat was sold to Albanians in ’85 to overcome the hunger crisis ► PAGE 14 KASTRIOT DERVISHI

8 prison directors dismissed, MD: They endangered security 8 prison directors are dismissed, MD: They endangered security ► PAGE 11

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