19/12/1997
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Republika

19 December 1997

The Gold Enigma Emerges

Nano’s ministers are summoned to the Prosecutor’s Office. Azemi: We should drive the Greeks out with weapons NANO’S MINISTERS SUMMONED TO THE PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE. AZEMI: WE SHOULD DRIVE THE GREEKS OUT WITH WEAPONS The Gold Enigma Emerges UN: Italy cannot judge Otranto. DP apologizes after the pyramid schemes. VEFA: Foreign companies should face reality Tomorrow, a row and torpedoes against Nano Page 3

Vlora, the Cold Port of the Mediterranean

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Europe, Near and Far

Through which gate will we enter Europe? This issue is the most widely discussed in Albanian political circles. The Socialists, once in opposition, have said that “Albania’s road to Europe passes through Athens.” There was strong opposition to this idea, which wounded Albanians’ patriotic feelings. Yesterday, unexpectedly, Italian Foreign Minister Lamberto Dini declared: “Albania considers Italy the gateway to enter Europe.” The Italian chief diplomat himself commented on this. It did not seem that there was any provocation intended in this statement, despite its being equivalent to Nano’s idea of “protectorate.” The question of “entering” Europe remains open. Almost the entire political spectrum of the country has integration into European structures as its top priority. The messages from the European Union have also once again supported this strategy. The Republicans’ view is that one does not enter Europe... Continued on page 4

Inside:

Fest '97: Everything about the first night and the songs of the second night Page 13 Majko in Vlora: We are in an identity crisis Teta does not recognize the KLA Page 3 The persecuted attack the Faculty of Law What fish heads open two graves and a cell Page 5 For one couple, 9 killed Page 6