16/12/1997
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Republika

16 December 1997

Terrorizing the electorate

Now that the government program has been completely hollowed out and no macroeconomic stimulus is guiding the country’s economic development, certain political forces are preparing new electoral choices. The new idea entrepreneur, surprisingly, is the DP, which says it is deeply interested in the evolution of democratic tendencies, in implementing a stabilization policy, strengthening institutional order, and achieving long-term economic and political development. It is true that today’s Albanian crisis has shaken economic, political, and institutional life, but the political response to the shocks is imposed according to a common model, determined a priori by politicians who seek only power. Responses to today’s disturbing developments do not come as a consequence of political evolution. The DP declares that it is modifying its program, adapting positions of Continued on page 4

Kadare’s second face

The Prosecutor’s Office drops a bombshell: Today’s government officials also had a hand in Otranto. Investigators: We’re afraid—no names The Court secretary makes off with $12,500 from VEFA

The “Xhaferri” mystery: Berisha accused

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Enver Hoxha’s house blown up

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Inside

Vlora’s PS insults the Government. Conference fails — Page 4 “Mrs. Meidani’s scandal in New York” — Ekrem Bardha tells the truth — Page 5 Rebels kidnap journalists — Page 11 Secrets about Fest ’97 — Page 13