Serbs attack convoys; three Kosovar children killed

The Prosecutor’s Office: autopsies of agents in Albania. UDB: in three years, 5 criminal case files, 5 murders Ura Vajgurore: Army depots attacked at midnight Page 6

Gligorov the actor, Nano the extra

Nano the extra

Macedonian Prime Minister Cervenkovski, speaking about “Balkan partnership” with Albanian Prime Minister Fatos Nano during his visit to Tirana, brought with him perhaps the most important news: liberation from Moscow. The former Soviet Union, which is paying a heavy social and economic cost as a consequence of the progress of “national communism”, is no longer a guide for countries such as Macedonia. This multiethnic Balkan state, which has distinguished itself through systematic violations of human rights and national rights, particularly those of Albanians, has, remarkably, acquired an awareness of the “market economy”. Serbia’s traditional ally, despite its negative role in the regrouping of Balkan forces, has drawn closer to capitalism by promoting the idea of a broad Balkan partnership. Why has this “transformation” of Macedonia taken place? Macedonia’s particular path cannot pass through national communism. Russia and the others prove this. While Milošević is the “pilot of Continued on page 3

800 thousand lekë for Kosovo

Last Sunday, “Republika” was sold for the benefit of Kosovo. Only gold for Kosovo. Only gold for Kosovo. Tirana alone raised 800 thousand lekë. We thank the sellers who accommodated the buyers following the technical error by the editorial office in setting the price.

Arta Dade returns to Nano on the Party’s 7th anniversary

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Report from “Republika”’s correspondent at the border: “30 women arrive; all the men are in the KLA”. The state’s 50 million have not reached Tropojë. For 70 thousand lekë, people’s lips dry out for want of a drop of water

Today, Republika has 3 pages from the France ’98 World Cup

The Spaniards get a lesson from the Nigerians. South Koreans: What can we do with 10 players? Netherlands-Belgium, the neighbors keep an eye on each other. The record of today’s matchups: Argentina-Japan, Yugoslavia-Iran, Jamaica-Croatia. Republika’s daily statistics: Today, curiosities about the World Cup referees. Untold stories from the world football festival The Nigerians rejoice at the victory Pages 20–22

In the Supplement: Hauth ern, Edith Durham, Kapllan Resuli, Fatbardh Rustemi

In the Supplement: Hauth ern, Edith Durham, Kapllan Resuli, Fatbardh Rustemi Pages 11–14

Republicans of Tropoja come to the aid of Kosovars. PR: “The incumbent government is manipulating the elections.” Nano sells visas for the local elections. Shirak refuses: “And why should I meet Berisha?” Roqi of Balli: “The Legalists’ excuses are trite.” Pages 3–4

A midnight quarrel: son strangles his father with his fingernails. “Nini” of Kala is caught, the last member of the gang. Venomous snake appears in Burrel, eight victims. Masked men seize the miners’ wages. Pages 5–7

Owners reach an agreement with the parties. Adoptions: a handsome profit for government officials and lawyers Pages 8–9