Majko slams the door on Nano. Prosecutor blocks the Constitution

Major forgery by SHIK. Dade: Open the “Black File”

Bundo opens the papers, Malaj threatens the prime minister Page 8

The time for independence has come

Only the “Megali Idea” and “Načertanije” are opposed to Kosovo’s independence The Albanian government feels freed from the obligation to assume political or moral responsibilities connected with narrower national interests. The Albanian government belongs to international structures and, as such, cannot act outside them, Foreign Minister Milo said yesterday at a press conference. Comparing the resolution of Kosovo’s status to a process similar to that of Northern Ireland, Milo once again recalled the slogan of respecting “International Charters” by not changing borders. Alongside these statements, from the position of an “orthodox fundamentalist,” Albania’s chief diplomat offered the usual superlatives about the KLA, calling it “the most vital part” of the people of Kosovo, and stressing that its fighters are not Islamic terrorists. Only supporters of the “Megali Idea” and “Načertanije” think that this is not the time for independence. Milo is ready to tell us that Albania is a more democratic country than Germany, France, England, etc., and is seriously concerned about preserving Continued on page 3

SP: Meidani’s departure is imminent

Smuggling puts the President in the crosshairs. Majko: “Now, the President should be elected by popular vote.” Coalition: Presidential elections after the Constitution

The Communists: The Party of Labour is dead

- Ramiz Alia is also an honorary member of the new Party of Labour. - Nexhmije Hoxha: I will look at the programme, then I will decide Page 4

Self-determination resolves Kosovo’s problem

“The meeting of Mr. Ekrem Bardha with Ambassadors Christopher Hill and Marisa Lino” On 1 July 1998, Mr. Ekrem Bardha met and held a very informative discussion on the Kosovo problem with Ambassador Christopher Hill, the US State Department’s official responsible for this issue. Ambassador Marisa Lino also took part in the meeting. Continued on page 4

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

That was the drama of the World Cup. Bati, a goal for his third son. Petresku: Romania has no future. Brazil-Argentina, old rivals clash. Croatia alone defends the honour of the Balkans. Here is the history of Balkan teams in the World Cups. Pages 9, 15

Gaqe brings Vlora onto the stage Page 13

The heat arrives along with the nudists. Beachgoers bathe naked in the Shkumbin

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Vehbi Alimucaj’s lawyer withdraws in court

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Inside

Smuggling scandal puts the SP on alert. The Prime Minister refuses to publish the names involved in the smuggling. Berisha’s SHIK has surveilled Berisha Page 3 KLA surprises Milošević. Europe opposes US ties with the KLA. Russia and China oppose military intervention. Belgrade brings the army into play Page 10 SHIK denies Klosi’s claims; it lied about the structures. Funeral cars set ablaze in Tirana. Prosecutor’s Office lets Sokoli Mulosmani off. Protest in the Republic’s Gërdec. Missing person found dead. Cigarettes learn to swim in the sea. Tepelena’s cells reopen Pages 2–5 Police detain three nude couples in Shkumbin. Female gang leader arrested. Police mistake the Frenchmen for someone else. Police fail at “Rinia” Park, betrayal from within. Page 7