17/10/1997
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Republika

17 October 1997

Berisha’s betrayal from behind

Milloshi and Hasani swear an oath over Enver’s grave. Azemi against Berisha . Berisha’s betrayal from behind. The government sends the banks and tax authorities to attack VEFA. Secret Nano-Simitis agreement.

Today the government faces the Rome test

Brussels—an imaginary island Representatives of 21 European diplomatic missions will meet today in Rome to decide definitively whether the European Community should help Albania alleviate the economic crisis following the political changes. The Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Lamberto Dini, known as a negotiator of aid for Albania, will, according to Italian news sources, initiate the conference proceedings by inviting participants to indicate what assistance they can offer Albania. However, the task of spurring aid has been taken on by the OSCE representative, Dr. Vranicki, a former envoy for resolving the political crisis in Albania. The material to be presented by Mr. Vranicki will set out the basic points on which European donors’ interest in our country will focus. Prime Minister Nano, at the head of the Albanian government delegation, and taking into account the position of some sections of the opposition, will present his government’s plans for emerging from the severe impasse and stabilizing the country’s macroeconomy. The absence of the leader of the PD at this meeting is expected to provoke reactions, but not to that... Continued on page 3

Xhabafti, from the police car to the morgue

. Page 2. Berisha’s escorts arrested — Page 2. Vlora’s “madman” Marsii — Page 10. Tepelena calls for special forces. Deputy police chief Photo: Geri Noka

Page 10

Tepelena calls for special forces. Deputy police chief in Berat resigns. The cousin’s lovers massacre the 14-year-old girl. Pages 6–7

Photo: Geri Noka