The European obsession with Kosovo’s status has also been joined by the Albanian Government. Prime Minister Fatos Nano, during a meeting in Bonn with German Foreign Minister Klaus Kinkel concerning Kosovo’s status, said that “there is no reason for there to be discrimination within the Yugoslav Federation”. Albania’s official position supports Kosovo’s sovereignty within Yugoslavia. But Kosovo does not welcome any other declarations by people who have no legitimacy. The people of Kosovo chose their elected representatives. Kosovo’s Prime Minister, Bujar Buko-shi, said yesterday from Germany that the Kosovo issue will not be resolved according to wishes. The decisions have been made by the legitimate Albanian leaders, while the role of official Tirana may be twofold: it may help or cause harm if it does not correspond with the Kosovo Government’s position. As for Kosovo’s independence, it is true that its leadership and President Rugova have had no doubts or retreats. The same position in favour of Kosovo’s independence has also prevailed among the other political forces in Kosovo. Kosovo’s independence is a fundamental issue that does not ... Continued on page 3

The Godo case: Union for Democracy softens its stance. Berisha brings down the Government in Kavajë Arbnori resigns The Godo case: Union for Democracy softens its stance. Berisha brings down the Government in Kavajë Investigation into the bank accounts of the chief judge and his relatives Arbnori resigns Page 2

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□ PR: Bonn disappointed us Godo: Kosovo is the victim, Slobodan the aggressor Constitution: the first 12 articles pass Stop the terrorist parties Page 3 □ Nano–Kinkel: unblocking Albanian-Serbian dialogue Majko applauds Nano PS against the Court of Appeal: they are Berisha’s people Page 4 □ After Milot, Shkodra raises hopes at the Court of Cassation. The Prosecutor’s Office extends a hand to Ceka SHIK officer accused of murder Page 5 □ Shkodra leaves everyone in jail The Prosecutor’s Office asks Parliament for permission to investigate the Ura Vajgurore events The ranks of those arrested grow; the list reaches Vlorë KE Dane assaulted for the second time Page 2 □ Albanian alarm: “Chernobyl No. 3” 2,500 kg of sodium arsenate in storage in Fushë-Krujë Elbasan pupils, instead of learning the ABCs, observe “Të xhumanë” Will the war taxes in Tepelenë be paid? Page 6 □ The Government deceives creditors; instead of a reply, it sends the police. The strikers are building a base Page 8