GAIANI: We respect the 'NO' Italian ambassador: With a YES on chemical weapons, you would have benefited On page 7
DIPLOMACY On page 4
INTERVIEW / THE ITALIAN AMBASSADOR INTERVIEW GAIANI: RISE ABOVE PARTY INTERESTS AND VOTE FOR THE 3 LAWS On page 4
PAGE 12 “The EU will overcome its fear of enlargement”
ITALIAN WEEK Gaiani: The season of fines is over from the Tax and Customs authorities. ► PAGE 11
INTERVIEW Masimo Gaiani: Candidates, a qualitative step in the elections On pages 12-13
Albania deserves EU candidate status Just a few words to express the joy of our relations and to remember, on this day so special for all Italians and especially for those living abroad, the strong ties that bind us to Albania, its people and its institutions. BY MASSIMO GAIANI A
Today’s Opinion By ALFRED CAKO These days Mr. Sokol Olldashi, a well-known public figure with deep prominence and ascent, was escorted to his final Albanese... Continues on page 21 The mysteries of Olldashi’s death
INTERVIEW/ Born in Ethiopia to a diplomat father, the Italian ambassador tells about his “Europe” Massimo Gaiani: Politics here has no middle ground, you either win or lose everything By RUDINA HOXHA Leaving the structure untouched, but adorned with elegance, two Albanians, once
By leaving the structure untouched, but adorning it elegantly, two Albanians, once emigrants in Italy, have given a wonderful appearance to the residence of the Italian Ambassador in Albania, Mr. Massimo Gaiani, which is located almost opposite the Artistic Lyceum on Elbasani Str
The author of the play “Shën Maria e Beratit,” which was banned at the Korçë theatre, PS executive member Namik Dokle has expressed deep indignation at the action taken and at the protest by the Metropolis, which has described the work in its entirety as an insult to Orthodoxy. ■
Italian ambassador: The criteria are public, reforms are needed Greece: the maritime pact first, then integration. Gaiani: The conditions are set by the EU, not by states (In the photo:) Greek Foreign Minister Venizelos. Italian ambassador in Tirana, Massimo Gaiani The Greek Fore
Italian ambassador: The criteria are public, reforms are needed Greece: the maritime pact first, then integration. Gaiani: Conditions are set by the EU, not by states (In the photo:) Greek Foreign Minister Venizellos. Italian Ambassador in Tirana, Massimo Gaiani The Greek Foreign
Interview / Bamir Topi: The surprises at my birthday, among family and colleagues. I have not yet received the news that I am going to be a grandfather Photos, Linda Rama with the wives of ministers Veliaj and Çuçi. Ambassador Gaiani leaves the concert halfway through. Ermal Mama
BLUE TOOTH Anjeza Branka: I’m single. Fjolla, nude and pregnant Sinan Hoxha buys “Rolex” for Andrra. Marina from “BB8”: My mother-in-law divorced me (In the photo:) Sinan Hoxha with his fiancée, Linda Rama with her daughter during Elen Cezari’s concert. Anjeza Branka Interview/ B
Braçe: He went beyond himself when he spoke about the victims CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT / Politicians speak about the former prime minister’s ambition to become head of state Spartak Ngjela: “Nano was wrong about 21 January.” Dashamir Tahiri: “A Cham as president.” Petro Koçi: “He