Berisha keeps the decision secret. DP deputies abandon parliament, but not the payroll After “Cigarette,” “Pen” is uncovered Four more spies, two in the SP and two in the DP. Bezhani preserves the balance. Gjinushi receives the list of those recruited by the State Security Service

Turkish President Demirel came to Albania on the issue of Kosovo. He described it as “an issue for the entire Balkans”. Turkey is concerned by the creation of free-trade zones in the region. Mr. Demirel, accompanied by the Minister of Labour, came to suggest a genuine formula to the Albanian government, unlike those proposed by the Greek government. The rivalry between Turkey and Greece has begun to escalate the thinking of the political elites and the economic practices of both countries. In fact, Albania’s possible entry into the Eurasian Free Trade zones is more likely than a direct Turkish-Greek confrontation. An Albanian-Turkish cooperation committee may soon emerge. This would frighten Greek trade and also put secret investments in Macedonia and Serbia at risk. This idea—that it might be a scheme prepared by the USA to weaken the position Continued on page 3

After the curtain came down on the 16th World Cup. World rankings after 16 final tournaments. Brazil retains first place, Germany second, Italy third, Argentina fourth, England fifth; France climbs four places at once. The Netherlands is in ninth place, Croatia in 21st, Nigeria in 31st. The 16th tournament was started and completed by 120 footballers who played throughout all the matches without being substituted. Only 37 referees won the vote of confidence to officiate the matches. Spain’s Aranda refereed four matches; twice he was assigned to officiate the Netherlands Page 15 FRANCE ’98

Demirel: I like it when you call me a friend. Mediu: An example of coexistence in the Balkans Page 3

: Today, Malaj’s trial in the SP. Scandal in Parliament. Namik Dokle does not read “Zëri i Popullit”. Three communist parties are legalized. Meeting initiated by DBSH in Shkodër fails Pages 3–5 The Chief Captain in the sights of crime: Grenade thrown at a police patrol. The locust attacks Elbasan. Investigations into Shkodër suspended; 20 arrested people released. The city was burned down by ... UFOs. Student caught with heroin Page 2 “Shekulli”–“Koha Jonë” duel intensifies. Nikolla sues Koço, Koço sues Nikolla. Bleta leaves the post on anti-corruption. Two years after the murder, Commissioner Gjyrezi is named Honorary Citizen Pages 6–7 Business partners defraud the state. Italians are licensed to produce eggs but make chess pieces. Garbage is poisoning Tirana. Even the dead are leaving Sharra. Patok is privatized. Ministry accuses banks: They do not know how to manage loans Pages 8–9 United Nations sound the alarm: 100,000 displaced from Kosovo. Serbian aircraft in the skies over Prishtina. LDK calls for a meeting of the Kosovo Parliament. Turkey: Autonomy for Kosovo. Page 10 Fishta on the 100th anniversary of his creative work. Albanian vocalist travels to Ioannina Page 13