. The Balkans could be plunged into flames. The new operation by the military police forces in Drenica, Kosovo, signals that the situation in the region is very serious. Nobody wants Kosovo to be surrounded and turned into a second Bosnia. Turkey has issued a clear warning that it will take on the role of mediator in resolving the Kosovo problem, while Greek diplomats are calling on the parties to exercise restraint. It is clear that the other Balkan countries are responding with their own means, within the framework of strategies laid down in advance. However, it is surprising that the united Balkan response against Millosheviç is so quickly breaking apart, taking shape along religious lines. One thing is accepted by everyone: Serbia has been tolerated for so long that dialogue has been devalued as a diplomatic tool. British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook, who is in Belgrade, experienced this firsthand. Continued on page 3

Government reshuffle begins. Nano punishes Legisi; Çeka remains in power Court declares Alimuçaj a defendant Creditors will receive only 15% of their money. May: the month for distributing the money and selling the companies’ properties.

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The right-wing roundtable: They are selling the land to foreigners; we are abandoning the Constitution — Page 3 “Gallica” involved in the events in Milot Sali Lushaj phones “Republika” Investigations disprove Berisha’s bodyguard’s alibi Prosecutor’s Office: No investigations into the Government; we have reports concerning Fino Page 2 □ Korçë Police operation fails P. 9