Conflict over the chief prosecutor The opposition leader has not accepted the prime minister’s offer of talks to resolve the deadlock, also opposing the position of the international community. USA-EU: The new chief prosecutor should be elected by Parliament by a simple majority ■ RAMA: PD STARTED ITS OLD SONG, WE HAVE THE VOTES BUT WANT A DEAL ■ PD: UNTIL THE CLC IS CREATED, IT CANNOT BE ELECTED ■ PARLIAMENT DECLARES THE POSITION VACANT, CANDIDATES HAVE FIVE DAYS ► PAGES 2-5

Editorial BY CARLO BOLLINO What lies behind the proposal for a National Pact The national pact for Europe that was proposed to the opposition last night is not a new idea by Edi Rama; in fact, it was the main argument he used the day after the 17 May agreement to explain the deeper reasons for the pre-election deal with Lulzim Basha. After the first week of governing with him alone at the helm, and after clearly understanding that this also meant being alone against the entire opposition, Rama seems determined to follow the path of political dialogue. continues on page 5

The restriction is removed New regulation: the government removes the 100-meter buffer zone restriction. More construction is allowed in tourist areas BY Ftesa Kondi ► PAGE 7

Memories of the former December student of the Academy of Arts ► PAGES 12-13

Interview on Report TV BY Denis Minga ► PAGE 6

Special feature A conversation with the wife of pilot Enver Haka, who lost his life in the helicopter crash BY Kristi Gongo ► PAGE 11

Investigation Rapiscan Systems’ parent company is accused of having paid a hefty bribe to secure the contract from the Albanian government BY ALEKSANDRA BOGDANI ► PAGE 10

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