EP REPORTER On page 3
Opinion of the Day Opinion of the Day By ILIR DHIMA That electoral reform is part of the 12 key recommendations set out in the November Agreement between the EU and Albania,.. For or against OSBE/ODIHR? Continues on page 22
By VALENTINA MADANI The Democratic Party MP, Edi Paloka, in an interview given yesterday to “Gazeta Shqiptare” appeals for the need for changes in the government cabinet. Paloka, the year we left behind began with a prolonged political deadlock and ended with a consensus between
Opinion of the Day By MERITA MYFTARI Today is the 20th anniversary of Albanian democracy... I dare to call it that, because in Albania democracy is brought about more by young people than it is chosen... The 20th anniversary of democracy, without women... Continues on page 22
U.S. Ambassador: The process affects the Albanian vote Rama-Meta meet after 4 years: Dialogue for the president. Braçe: The mandate must not be exceeded. Idrizi: I will vote for the majority’s candidate ARVIZU: 2013 ELECTIONS DEPEND ON THE PRESIDENT Rama-Meta meet after 4 years:
“WE HAVE NO PROBLEMS WITH YOU” EU Presidency: Albania’s candidate status is possible On page 5
NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE REPATRIATION OF ZOG, MOTHER TERESA AND FAN NOLI 30 PERSONALITIES An initiative to return the remains to Albania A government commission will negotiate with the countries where the remains of figures such as Mit’ha Frashëri, Aleksandër Moisiu and Hoxha Tahsini
THE PS GROUP EXPELS THE MP, DOSHI: WE SHOULD HAVE DONE IT EARLIER Ruçi: We will not allow a second KPD Edi Rama: We are applying the rules and the statute, the group has dignity. Hazir Gashi: I felt embarrassed by this decision. Islami: I have not decided where I will go By DARIN
Opinion of the Day To understand what weight and influence a state has in the geographical region where it is located, one must look at the role and place it has in decision-making... By SHABAN MURATI To understand what weight and influence a state has in the geographical region
Day’s Opinion By Dr. PËRPARIM KABO The Socialist Party of Albania has unveiled the program called “Albanian Renaissance,” which is traveling thanks to expert roundtables, across a geography... “A Renewal of Social Democracy”?! continued on pages 22-23
CHANGES Under the new scheme, non-residents are also taxed in Albania On page 8
“Mercenarët 2”, they come to our country to look for a ‘treasure’ The plot, a Soviet digital map shows the location of a mine in a bunker Albania becomes part of a giant Hollywood superproduction. Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, Chuck Norris, Jean-Claude
Opinion of the Day Continues on page 22
Opinion of the Day Now, as part of the celebrations for the 100th anniversary of Albania’s Independence, the current government is making efforts to bring to attention... By ILIR DHIMA The horses were changed, never the people Continues on page 17
Opinion of the Day By DRITAN HILA Hillary Clinton left Albania, and this is also her last trip with full political significance. Four years earlier, her first trip... Essay about Hillary and the legacy ... Continues on page 18
LEGALIZATIONS / FULL LIST ALUIZNI: 2 THOUSAND NAMES THAT WILL RECEIVE LAND TITLES IN ALL OF ALBANIA On pages 14-15
Opinion of the Day By DR. PËRPARIM KABO The Albanian kingdom of King Zog experienced such a reality. Within it moved two worlds: one that sought to clothe the country and society in a... Between backwardness and national feeling Continued on pages 14-15
Rumors MADE IN ALBANIA No. 304 WEEKLY SUPPLEMENT GAZETA SHQIPTARE Art Designer: Nevila Samarxhi Saturday 19 May 2012
LEGALISATIONS / FULL LIST On pages 12-13
Gossip MADE IN ALBANIA No. 279 WEEKLY SUPPLEMENT GAZETA SHQIPTARE Saturday, 19 November 2011 Art Designer: Nevila Samarxhi