Nano proclaims the Third Republic, the KLA celebrates its triumph over Kijeva

2.5 billion disappear; Austrians and Italians enter the scene Quarrel among the persecuted: the chairman gets a gift from Greece Page 17

Nano, the Enlightenment thinker who punches darkness

SABRI GODO Nano, the Enlightenment thinker who punches darkness - The Prime Minister dreams of the “Nobel” Prize Nano’s statements on Kosovo in Krans Montana must be true; otherwise, he should have been held accountable on Friday evening or Saturday morning. There is no doubt that Mr. Fatos Nano sees himself as all-powerful in deciding the main issues of Albanian politics and the nation’s fate, without asking anyone and without being stopped by anything. I must therefore say that we are facing an extraordinary political situation about which we must think carefully. Three clear conclusions emerge from Nano’s statements: he would leave Kosovo under Serbian rule indefinitely; as for the periphery, he would personally provide every kind of assistance; in Kosovo, they should remove ... [?] Continued on page 3

Berisha’s punishment is ready. Investigators seek revenge for Ramiz Alia. The Prosecutor’s Office: We don’t care about the law. The former president has no immunity whatsoever Page 3

The Socialists sound the alarm: Let’s put some smuggling money into the budget. Nano decides to make sacrificial offerings. A few strands are sacrificed to leave the state’s ones untouched Page 9

“Republika”: two pages from the France ’98 World Cup

Italy sends the Nordic teams heading north. Brazil thrashes Chile. Argentina is determined to win the title. Before saying goodbye to those who are leaving. Review of today’s matches: France-Paraguay, Nigeria-Denmark. Pages 21–22

Pornographic theater at the Tirana Court

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In the Supplement you can read:

- Bowel vomiting - Night at the hotel - Besmir’s death - Far from that star - Kosovo Pages 11–14

Inside

The Italians arrive in Albania; investigations into Ritvan Peshkëpina begin on Monday. Treated in hospital, dies in the street. Durrës police ask Tirana for help Page 5 The blood scandal involving Albanian emigrants in Greece; the state knows nothing. Police hand over Tropojë. Shkodër’s DBSH elects new staff. Selfo: I’m not dealing with finances Pages 3–6 Macedonian cows for tourism in Albania. The “rebels” sue the newspaper “Albania”. The Tokyo Stock Exchange helps the Albanian lek. Company money, transfers by suitcase. Demaci talks about ties with the KLA. Serbs evacuate Fush-Kosovë. KLA finds its political wing Pages 7–8, 15

PRESS CONFERENCE

Tomorrow at 11:00, DBSH will hold a press conference at the PR headquarters.

Gorbachev’s speech in Katowice, autumn 1986

- Political parties of the left, center and right should be created, but they should be controlled and directed by us, the communists. - The party that takes political power will curse communism from foundation to roof, so that we gain the sympathy of the West. - Those convicted and persecuted should be brought closer so that they support us, but we will not give them power, because they will seek revenge...