04/08/1998
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Republika

4 August 1998

Nano: I want compensation for prison

INTERPOL discovers the hideouts of the fugitive generals. Bashkim Gazidede, Agim Shehu and Adem Çopani will soon be in Albania The CIA is investigating the Albanian Government. 7 American agents land in Albania INTERPOL has discovered the hideouts of the fugitive generals. Bashkim Gazidede, Agim Shehu and Adem Çopani will soon be in Albania The head of SHIK, Fatos Klosi, becomes minister — Page 4 Page 4 An Austrian and a Kosovar in the trial cooked up with flour Greece gives us brucellosis as a gift; 28 refugees, carriers of the virus Massacre at a bar, 5 victims Masked men put on a midday spectacle at Vlora’s currency market Tank guard kills 21-year-old Blood over a water boundary, villagers attack one another with shovels Body of an 8-year-old in the middle of the sea Pages 6–7

A new setback for diplomacy

. Decisive diplomacy suffers its next setback in Kosovo. Just 5 days ago, Milošević promised European Union envoys that the fighting would be brought to an end, but a new Serbian offensive has taken place and the fighting has intensified. In these circumstances, the European Union has sent a letter to the Serbian leader seeking a ceasefire, but the Serbian aggressor has shown no sign of retreating. Diplomacy without military force is turning into an empty weapon. No concrete results have been achieved since the conflict broke out. The only diplomatic achievement may be considered the recognition of the KLA and recommendations to treat it as a party in negotiations with Serbia. But the facts that the Clinton administration has offered moral support and is acting in the belief that Serbian violence can be prevented through possible military intervention give reason for optimism. Meanwhile, NATO is preparing for a new campaign. Continued on page 3 Page 3 The Ministry of the Apostle gives birth to two new ministries. The Socialists get the lion’s share, the PSD gets the leftovers Here is how Albanians will be disarmed: only people in border areas and merchants will be allowed to carry weapons

Malishevë: Tears and blood. Serbian fury shows no sign of abating

Inside:

The Prime Minister sets conditions for the head of the Court Nano’s trial will last a month; the judge will be chosen by drawing lots Shots on the boulevard; attack on a Guard officer and his nephew Cancerous meat from Italy In the murder of Taulant Muça, the accused denies the charge Page 2 Today, the final meeting of the Constitutional Commission. Godo: The draft will be made public SHIK is holding the names of the smugglers hostage Exchange of remarks between Agolli and Klosi State secrets take refuge in the Directorate of Security

POLITICS

Mukja, the time when the partisans and the Balli Kombëtar fought on the same front Page 10

CULTURE

Rama removes the eyes instead of the eyebrows. Butrint Castle, Hotel? Page 13

SPORT

Dedja leaves, Bici takes over The painful dismissal of the passionate coach Page 15