Today the government attacks the newspapers, as it had promised to support them
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Republika
E Merkurë, 7 Janar 1998
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[unclear] of the armed group massacre
Patori qdhillet i armatsorupash masakrës
[testo poco chiaro] del massacro del gruppo armato
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Tirana does not pay, Prenga leaves
Pages 7, 15
Tirana nuk paguan, Prenga largohet
Faqe 7, 15
Tirana non paga, Prenga se ne va
Pagine 7, 15
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12 customs officers are reported for smuggling. The prosecutor investigates links with Berisha
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The front page of the newspaper “Republika” (7 January 1998) is dominated by a main story about the mafia, politics, and trafficking, illustrated with a photo of several political figures. Smaller items below and at the side mention the government, the prosecutor’s office, the Tirana municipality, and a long advertisement for the ferry “Wisteria” on the Durrës–Bari–Durrës route.
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The state feeds the mafia
Nano and Berisha are killing the police. The informant points to drug traffickers. [unclear text in the article column] Mafia, politics, trafficking
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Travel ticket: 45,000 lekë Cabin with 4 berths: 130,000 lekë Cabin with 2 berths: 150,000 lekë 25% discount for round-trip tickets for trips over 30 days [unclear items]: 80,000 Bosk: 60,000 lire [u...