FBI comes to Tirana to uncover the network

UÇK declares a ceasefire. Secret plan for Kosovo revealed. Sheshel bares his teeth: “If NATO attacks, the soldiers will return in coffins. Italy is with us.”

Majko too, with Vision 2000

The government of dreams wins a vote of confidence

The government of dreams wins a vote of confidence

. Big social promises, but also the delusive conviction that Majko will govern until 2001. The new government is right to return to the SP’s program (even though it has not taken its allies very much into account), but the prime minister’s declaration that he will govern until the beginning of the next century carries unpleasant emotional overtones. Three-to-five-year plans were used only under socialism. Majko’s fanfare promises to increase employment and pensions, under the propagandistic banner of social protection, offer no grounds whatsoever for stable, long-term governance. Majko may perhaps contribute more than his predecessor to removing taboos from the psychology of governing, but governance is not propaganda. The country is gripped by an apocalyptic crisis, and rationalism is the only way to avoid failure. Albanians are reminded of the empha- Continued on page 3

Alibali: Albanian politics must free itself from Don Quixote-like iron shackles. Berisha solves the mystery of September 14: It was a coup d’état

“Nobel” triumphs: 75-year-old communist Jose Saramago

. Pope against Portugal’s 75-year-old, committed communist, well-known journalist and analyst, author of more than 20 works, translated into 25 languages, known for his first novel “The Land of Sin,” challenged the German Grass. More on p. 13

Yugoslav Ambassador summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

. Two Yugoslav military forces entered 50 meters into Albanian territory and fired on the police post located in the village of Dobrun in the Has district. The point hit by the Yugoslav military forces was pyramid C 2. The target of the Yugoslav military-police forces was not only the police post but also the village. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs describes the incident as a provocation by Yugoslav forces. Following this incident, late in the evening, the Chargé d’Affaires of the FRY in Tirana, Stanislav Vukiçiviç, was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and handed a strongly worded protest note.

illustration: M. Belortaja When the crowd leads the leader

The supervisory authority uncovers the workings of the pyramid schemes. Arapi responds to Osman Shehu and gives creditors hope: You will receive more than 22%. The number of those who will get their money back rises to 500.

Parliament gives the Prime Minister its vote of confidence. Codo objects and does not take part in the vote. Majko’s 7 days

The mystery of the fake series of international passports

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Inside:

The March escapee is caught. New names in the scandal of the 140 million missing from the Bank. 74 years in prison for the Yzberisht Gang. “Cubi” will spend the rest of his life behind bars. The head of the creditors, Sahiti, is accused. Page 2 Pensions for maritime tragedies: 500 claims from the families of heads of household lost over eight years. Minister Koçi inspects Fier. Special Forces patrol the national road. Property disputes that never end: 15 killed and 36 injured in Berat in 6 months. Pages 6–7

ECONOMY

• Robert Çeku and Albina Karamitro challenge Majko’s program • “Tirana File”: 350 million lire have been appropriated • EBRD against the State Audit Office over Hotel Tirana. DV-Alba, a private company that cannot be audited. pp. 8–9

SPORTS

The Prime Minister gets involved in sports. The police and the authorities sign an agreement on football Brazilians turn the football pitch into a boxing ring Vieira, the latest culprit The big clubs against UEFA Capello asks for an advance match from Paris S. G. p. 15

Tomorrow, at 10:00, the PR Presidency will hold a press conference.