The Shkodër detainee under accusation: He stole arms worth 5 million lekë

Bullets at the Presidium of Parliament, dynamite at the residence of the head of the Constitutional Court, Abdiu. The Government reveals the details. Property in the two constitutions—from ’94 to ’98. Berisha exposed =1

Consensus at a minimum

. President Meidani is being promoted by the left as the epitome of impartiality. In fact, his impartiality leans to the left. He is still far from the center of credibility. Even in his testimony, he did not avoid preaching. In his speech at the session on Albania of the North Atlantic Assembly, President Meidani also gave his opinion on the constitutional process, describing it as a test for all Albanian political forces. But instead of appearing as the embodiment of political and national unity, safeguarding balance and democratic values, Mr. Meidani asked for much less than foreigners have asked for Albania and the Albanians. The call for a “minimum of consensus” is a negative element in democratic politics. Electoral politics calls for full consensus between government and opposition, not presidential “amendments.” Such calls for con- Continued on page 3

The safety of life...

The opposition “pleads” with the ruling majority: End the boycott. The OSCE calms tempers. Commission vote tied, 8:8. The match is postponed; nine hours of talks begin

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Masked men seize 2 kg of gold

Alimuçaj gets another 21 days in prison Greek police break the limbs of 12 emigrants from Elbasan P. 6

30 women and children jump into the sea; two speedboat smugglers arrested

Anonymous phone call: We have planted bombs in all the high schools in Fier P. 7

Special on property: Neither the Socialists nor the Democrats want the Constitution approved.

Rrapo Danushi: For property, we have sought help from the Emperor of Japan to the Governor of Canada F 8

Inside:

□ The Tropoja Bank robbery: The director was unmasked Nano’s “innocence” awaits November 25 The referendum announces the final list results P. 2 □ Shortage of 2 kg of gold

KOSOVO

Serbian military forces return to Kosovo 10,000 Serbian officers keep watch in Kosovo Klinë: Bodies of Albanians identified US criticizes the KLA 12,000 refugees from Kosovo in the Czech Republic F 11

POLITICS

PR decides to remain on the Commission Godo: The debate is degenerating into stale politicking Berisha, from Lenin to Castro The Prime Minister’s Office exposes the bribery and document forgery in the tender scandal International control of illegal immigrants F 4-5