The situation in the DP is growing tense. Urgent meeting of the National Council. Berisha warns: You’ll see tomorrow! Pollo: The situation could get out of control
The Prosecutor’s Office is preparing 35 testimonies against Berisha. Students reject Majko’s message
The Socialist Party’s old debt from June 29 is uncovered
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Albania manufactures heroin
manufactures heroes and dissidents
Arben ILIAZI
Once, when F.Nano was charged and imprisoned, many thought that the DP government was acting against its own interests. As for the truth of the accusation, nobody gave it much thought, because in a state where politics rules and not the law, justice is merely a garnish. The predictions proved true. The SP, which until that point, although in opposition, had not dared to do anything, immediately took its revenge, trying to challenge the entire dominant political establishment, basing everything on interest and power as such. In unison, at least with part of domestic and foreign public opinion, Nano was trumpeted as a political hero imprisoned, and the SP “cultivated” a dissident tradition, even though at the time it was difficult to find an enthusiastic public willing to take risks. Besides, Socialist militants were not at all respected in the West. Nevertheless, the SP leadership “attacked” the Democrats’ regime with the myth of
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America attacks Iraq
Late-breaking news
Last night, at around 22:45, news agencies reported that the USA had attacked Iraq.
The television channels CNN and Euronews broadcast live images of powerful explosions over the skies of the Iraqi capital. There are no reports of an Iraqi response. For his part, US President Bill Clinton informed Congress of the decision to attack before the bombing began.
Doctors Without Borders sound the alarm: Poisoned water in Kosovo
Bukoshi: Serbian fascism is showing its true colors
Rugova receives the Sakharov Prize
Holbrooke: Stability is at risk
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Inside:
Cassation corrects its aim: Death sentences for the murderers of police officers remain in force. The Norwegian fails with the DP. Page 2
Of 44 convicted people, 15 admitted to Psychiatry
The testimony of the girl from Sa- randa: “I haven’t appeared in court for 16 months”
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Son kills father
Strike: buses against minibuses
Boys fight, girl injured
The film studio is drinking Bovilla water
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ANNOUNCEMENT
The Second Conference of the Republican Minority Forum will hold its proceedings on Saturday, 19.12.98, at 10:30, at the Palace of Congresses.
TVSH
The death penalty, in Dokle’s hands?
Kondi: "We will discuss it soon"
Media against Media
TVSH violates the press
Oçalan in Albania,
the price of the emigrants
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