Gazetat

The front page of ‘Republika’ (9 January 1998) covers the political and economic turmoil of Albania’s transition: the robbery of 50 million lekë, clashes at VEFA, the USAID/AFADA crisis, and disputes involving the government and political parties. It also lists brief inside-page teasers on parties, the PD, constitutional work, elections, and events in Durrës and Patos.

Inside

Movements in the ranks of the parties — Page 2 Politicized pain like a half-cock? — Page 5 The EU sends PD one step back — Page 2 The High Commission of the Constitution should work — Page 2 Godo: T...

Politics — the gasoline that ignites crime

Storm and rebellion in Çeka’s ministry. Tusha: Fino dismissed me. Yesterday 50 million were robbed. An incident at VEFA’s headquarters. Sheri spits on the company. Arapi seeks reconciliation, Alimuça...

YESTERDAY 50 MILLION WERE ROBBED

[unclear text about the incident at VEFA and the unfreezing of funds] ... Sheri ... company ... Arapi ... reconciliation ... Alimuçaj ... Cameron ... funds ...

Politics — the gasoline that ignites crime

On the other side of the left wing and VASHA gives the good signal? [?] Arbëria and VASHA, the darkening things [?] ... It cannot be said that the deep misunderstandings in Albania about the future...