Opinion of the Day By MENTOR KIKIA The parties are following a new model of the electoral campaign this year, even though it has not officially opened yet. They are holding discussion tables,... Society and women in the prison of politics Continues on page 18
We all know that smoking and alcohol cause, or at least increase, the risk of developing cancer, yet most people still use them without hesitation... Opinion of the Day By MENTOR KIKIA We all know that smoking and alcohol cause, or at least increase, the risk of developing cancer
The Opinion of the Day By MENTOR KIKIA Under the communist system, when the collectivization of land and property began, agricultural cooperatives were created. Later, as a need for a more centralized organization, ... The United Cooperatives of Albanian Politics Continues on pag
Opinion of the Day We all know that smoking and alcohol cause, or at least increase, the risk of getting cancer, yet most people still use them without hesitation... By MENTOR KIKIA We all know that smoking and alcohol cause, or at least increase, the risk of getting can- cer, ye
Opinion of the Day By MENTOR KIKIA A report by the European Stability Initiative (ESI), based in Berlin, proposes that Brussels set “red lines” for standards... Why they should set our limit at the “cornelian cherry” Continues on page 25
By MENTOR KIKIA The people who are seeking to have their own power
Opinion of the Day By MENTOR KIKIA We Albanians have a very strong sense of self-criticism. In truth, it is not self-criticism in the sense of understanding the mistakes we make, ... We have citizens, now we need the state Continues on page 20
By MENTOR KIKIA The day before yesterday the police arrested a 23-year-old boy, who had just begun his career as a lecturer. I will not get into the discussion of how qualified ... When corruption turns into a genetic disease Continues on page 21
Opinion of the Day By MENTOR KIKIA From Greece continue to come shocking reports about the way judicial authorities have treated and continue to treat citizens ... Greece, or the state that acts like a racist organization Continues on page 18
Opinion of the Day By MENTOR KIKIA 2013 is gone, taking with it the curse of many people, who attribute to it the ‘bad luck’ for failure at work, in private life or in business... A request, instead of a New Year’s greeting for 2014 Continues on page 20
Opinion of the Day By MENTOR KIKIA If Serbia is to be punished by UEFA and Albania is to get the three points from the interrupted match, or if even Serbia... Serbia should be left to play only the game of nationalism Continues on page 24
By MENTOR KIKIA A people that sells its vote has no moral right to demand accountability
Opinion of the Day By MENTOR KIKIA If there is one field where you can go digging without getting tired at all, for cases of abuse, it is justice. Anyone who has had to face... Justice, as a warning of a new political battle Continues on page 13
Opinion of the Day August is, as always, a month without news, and the media can barely wait for some development. Hence the government’s statement that accompanied... By MENTOR KIKIA Informality and the fear of state crackdowns Continued on page 24
Opinion of the Day Opinion of the Day By MENTOR KIKIA To kill, you are called a criminal. To steal, you are called corrupt. With this big “change,” everything is being done on the candidates’ lists to remove ... Continues on page 25 The incriminated, as burden-bearers
Opinion of the Day The stadiums where international football matches are played are no longer only arenas for supporting our team,... Continues on page 23 By MENTOR KIKIA We have put a heavy burden on the national team
By MENTOR KIKIA Decriminalization of politics begins with party money Decriminalization of politics and reform in justice are the two issues that in recent days have been at the top of the agendas of some... Continued on page 25 EN: Opinion of the Day By MENTOR KIKIA The decrimin
Opinion of the Day Under communism we were a closed society, violently repressed to the core. With no fundamental rights whatsoever, except the right to reproduce... By MENTOR KIKIA Under communism we were a closed and violently repressed society to the core. With no fundamental
Opinion of the Day By MENTOR KIKIA As everywhere, here too tasks are divided and each person builds a livelihood and a career in their own field. Musicians make music, athletes play... The decriminalization of politics or criminals without parties continues on page 20
Opinion of the Day Politics about a big step in its own cleansing. Even though under strong international pressure, Albania will now have,... By MENTOR KIKIA No law can clean up the swamp of our politics Continues on page 25