The US and Europe, before warning Serbia, should recognize Kosovo’s independence Kosovo no longer represents sporadic violence, but an urgent warning. There is no longer room for compromise between the Albanians and the occupying Serbs. Although the aim of the US and EU is the return of autonomy, this would not be a solution. The European Union’s own envoy, Robin Kuk, became convinced that Milosheviç’s government does not accept international suggestions. If Kosovo is considered an international priority, the prolonged diplomatic focus aimed at forcing the Serbian regime to accept Kosovo’s independence must be abandoned. Kosovo is not an internal matter of Serbia. Continued on page 3

Malaj: VEFA has links with criminal circles and has laundered money. Alimuçaj responds: I will submit to the law. Kosovo brings politicians together. Nano is absent; Berisha meets with Meidani and Gjinushi

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Surprise ending to the first day of investigations: Hajdari admitted the charges Page 2

Only PR at the rally with a flag. Ngjela at the head of the Legalists Parliament splits the Democrats Fighting in Drenica, 50 killed Page 4 Special feature, page 5 The battle of secrets begins: Albania–Yugoslavia intelligence services clash in the North Gjata: I will not resign, even if I was a spy

resign, even if I was a spy. Page 6 16 Chinese take over the Fier thermal power plant 111 years of 7 March in Korçë Page 7 Partizani withdraws from the Championship F 15 PR PRESS CONFERENCE Today at 11:00, a press conference will be held at the PR headquarters