Three years after the murder of the four protesters

In commemoration of the third anniversary of the 21 January, the families of the four murdered protesters, for the first time entered the premises of the Prime Ministry building, where guards poured bullets towards their relatives.

In a short speech, Prime Minister Edi Rama, who initially said this on January 21 finds Albania differently.

"These stairs, the stairs of the Prime , aren't anymore the stairs that separated the people down the fence beyond the bars, with the Government above the fence behind bars. This building is not on the facade of firepower where barrels were weapons to shoot over people, on behalf of the government to steal, where the government is elected by the people working with people and for people, "said Rama.

Prime Rama issued strong criticism to the justice system, and called it a new hell for the Albanians.
Together, with the family of Alex Nica, Ziver Veizi Hekuran Dede and Faik Myrtaj Rama and hundreds of citizens are humble before their portraits, leaving flowers.
In memory of four innocent victims, in this third anniversary of bronze plaques are placed four in which the premier boulevard Rama described as a sign to all others, Albanians and other generations, who will go on the road and will 'touch the face of those signs, as the wounds of a past of not forgotten nor repeated again. 

Even this Jan. 21 has not been easy, not only for families, but for all those who were in three years ago boulevard as long as the Court of Appeal booked minimally Gardist Ndricim Llupo and Ndrea Prendi Guard commander, otherwise than requested Prosecution, the decision was not prompted little reaction and political controversy, but also frustration important embassies in the country. 


But can the families of the four victims expect justice from the Albanian justice? The process now awaits final word in court last it higher.
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Rama: We are starting a new chapter

SP celebrated the 22 th anniversary of its founding, unlike many previous celebrations after the victory was part of the 23 June elections.

"As a celebration at all common, as 1 million Albanians victory and rejoice today where everyone, after years of turmoil for the country and for the left, celebrate together," said at the beginning of the opening the SP leader, and both the next Prime minister of the country, Edi Rama.

He thanked all the voters, immigrants and allies who contributed to it, which he called a plebiscite victory of the left coalition.

Albania can only be reborn together. Therefore every Albanian invite you to join us to reborn this country. To go faster way of regeneration and integration

Edi Rama
Albania's next prime minister
"You who are present and one million voters to congratulate 22-year anniversary of the Socialist Party of Albania. Thank Renaissance teams in each region and our allies. After years of turmoil, today we celebrate a victory that came plebiscite to join. United will celebrate the day of the Renaissance. Let me thank tonight, in particular, strategic allies and personally LSI Ilir Meta, for everything made by his great interest in the great family of Albanian socialists and progressives, his interest to win over Albania divisions and conflicts of the past between us. SP and SMI are two parties that a single power can make history in this country, "said Rama.

Rama dedicated a special thanks to two people, for whom he said he would like to be part of this celebration.

"I could sit without saying that I would like more, not missing today among the guests at the two Albanian legitimate joy good: Dritan Hoxha, the man who built this nation to an independent institution, the protection of freedom of everyone, and Ardian Klosi man was dissolved as candle between us, to protect the internal flame of liberty of an individual citizen only. It is the obligation of heart, a praise and applause for all those special today, "said Rama.

On this festive ceremony, Rama gave this message to the next rule.

"This is one that we take as strong numerically mandate in the assembly hall, the politically fragile face extraordinary expectations of people. People have given us a great power to govern, but also exposed us face a risk that one moment should not forget that we have there, next to each step. If we forget that we have been given this power for the country and not for themselves, then the damage will do that Albania would be very serious, "said Rama.

SP leader said that the new government will fully engage in the service of the Albanians, without partisan differences.

"Our task, as their elected, is to commit fully to them. If we forget that this vote is for the country and not for themselves, the damage would be too great. Also, a bitter disappointment for the people would have voted for us, but also those who do not mind having voted. Albania can only be reborn together. Therefore we invite every Albanian, to join with us to this country reborn. To go faster way of regeneration and integration. PS Happy birthday. "

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Further Rama has a summary of SP in opposition struggles to come to the position, citing a series of events, some of which even bitter.

"I, as chairman and as a set of objectives SP decided to return to government with a new vision, new software and new policy. We had no easy battle. It vodhëm in elections, baltosëm, made countless protests and hunger strikes. We lost four innocent lives of people, I hope that today are smooth and whose promise that I will not be quiet until death do them justice. But finally we managed in the most beautiful way. I have given him the victory of June 23 the right to end the life of the opposition Socialist Party, "said Rama.


Invitations to this event were sent to the Prime Minister Sali Berisha's office, but the former leader of the Socialists historical, Fatos Nano.

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The "winter" of the Albanian and Greek relations ended!

"The winter is over and summer will come soon in Greek-Albanian relations." This is the title of an article in which Edi Rama, the winner if the June 23st parliamentary elections winner dedicates the prestigious "Kathimerini" greek newspaper.

"The feeling that has been created by the choices both within and outside the country, is that a new political change began, taking away power from the hands of one man and giving it to all the peopleafter many years."

Asked how the government would act to warm his frozen relations of the two countries, especially after irredentist rhetoric of his predecessor, Edi Rama replies that the new cabinet under his leadership will have priority in unlocking the border agreement sea ​​between Greece and Albania, respecting both convictions and willingness to each other.

According to Rama, live in different time ago and can not benefit from joint arrangements unless we change. What is now called the game and energy that is open in our region, is a game that can be played well, if we can show that we have a spirit, a regional spirit

"Albania in these difficult and interesting moments have to update the way she sees Europe, but also how Europe sees her. In this context, Athens and Tirana have a major role to play, "said Rama..

Asked how he responds to rumors that say they will retaliate against its political opponents, the new Albanian prime minister, replied that after such a triumph in the elections, people require a major change, a new spirit and a new policy exercise.

"The dramatic period of governing this country with a Prime Minister who was also President of the State, the head of justice, Attorney General, head of the Secret Service, and even the director of the State Television is closed once and for all by the Albanian people last Sunday" he said adding that the Albanians have entered a new era with their freedom will and this doesn't have a return.

According to "Kathimerini" Berisha delayed three days to accept the result of the loss, but even though this action is delayed indication that democracy in Albania has shown signs of its maturity after all that has faced in the past 22 years and that the peaceful transition of the juridiction will give a new dynamic to the EU integration.
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