Alarm at the CEC: Special forces will enter the polling stations. Majko: We do not have the situation in hand. The right-wingers threaten a boycott Serbs attack the Albanian border

Under strained circumstances, as ambitions for power collide with political immorality and efforts to build a Europe-oriented democratic system have ended in disappointment, Albania enters local elections. For many analysts, these elections, which will cover 7 municipalities and 9 communes, are a psychological test for the upcoming elections. This has created the conditions for serious regional rivalry. For PS, the leading party in the governing coalition, these elections are considered the most difficult, despite its broad electoral reach. Its authority is challenged by the difficult economic situation. Its prophecies of an unquestionable victory further diminish its chances. The trap of election promises has reached its peak. Statements about paving roads, or housing the losers in [illegible text]… Continued on page 4

Zani i Vlorës, soon to be free Page 2 Serbian helicopters fly toward Ferizaj; Serbian soldiers shoot at one another Page 17

The Netherlands colonizes South Korea. Croatia’s Shuker “plays around” and scores. Belgium, revenge denied. Nigeria, the potent voice of Africa. The history of the “Dark Continent” in the World Cups. Ikpeba scores a goal after 1,600 minutes. Record of today’s matches: Germany has gone 25 years without losing to Yugoslavia. Argentina-Jamaica meet for the first time. The Americans, a superpower facing Iran. Pages 20–21

PR: The local election campaign, a ridiculous campaign. The state is unable to guarantee the elections. Page 3 KLA, units throughout Kosovo. Kosovo politics makes a turn: Rugova and Bukoshi call for the KLA. 400 Kosovars surrounded in the mountains. Clashes in the Mitrovicë-Pejë-Skënderaj road triangle Pages 2, 17 The persecuted prepare their great revenge against politics: “We want compensation for 50 years” Page 4 Court accuses the state of trafficking women. Anti-mafia begins with “Revenge”; the file is ready for court Pages 6–7 Ambassador sells Muslim cemetery plots. 15 thousand liters of smuggled benzol seized Pages 8–9 Sunday supplement: Stories, Poetry, Poem and Fables by Ferit Lamaj Pages 11–14