The plans are being regrouped once again. They are generating their own language as they re-establish political-interest relations whose outcome is total subjugation. “I am happy to announce my vote in favor,” said the “liberal-democrat” Ceka, who two days earlier had deposited a dossier on government corruption with the Presidency. “The Socialists do not engage in political prostitution,” declared Majko, but behind the scenes of government the most unrestrained political orgies are taking place. The prostitution starts with Ceka and ends with the “independent” E.Rama, who was not even surprised by the ministerial post. In the Socialist camp, everyone now feels happy. Even those who lost their posts. Paleo-Bolshevik dissatisfaction with the differentiation of roles melted away as if by magic. The partnership will function again. Continued on page 3

The Nano–Meidani challenge continues. SP: The President is directed by PAD. The Socialists broaden the coalition’s base. The new formula: 5 parties plus 1 Fino gets more troubles, but keeps his post. Hajdaraga takes Brokaj’s epaulettes The two missing infants are found Page 5

1) Chairman of the Council of Ministers, Fatos Nano 2) First Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers, Kastriot Islami 3) Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Local Government, Bashkim Fino 4) Minister of Public Economy and Privatization, Ylli Bufi 5) Minister of Foreign Affairs, Paskal Milo 6) Minister of Defense, Luan Hajdaraga 7) Minister of Public Order, Perikli Teta 8) Minister of Finance, Arben Malaj 9) Minister of Justice, Thimio Kondi 10) Minister of Economic Cooperation, Tourism and Trade, Ermelinda Meksi 11) Minister of Public Works and Transport, Gaqo Apostoli 12) Minister of Agriculture and Food, Lufter Xhuveli 13) Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, Anastas Angjeli 14) Minister of Education and Science, E’them Ruka 15) Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Edi Rama 16) Minister of Health and Environment, Leonard Solis 17) Minister of State for Legislative Reform and Relations with the People’s Assembly, Arben Imami 18) State Secretary for European Integration, Ilir Meta.

Tragedy at Shkëmbi i Kavajës: Tunnel collapses, Navy noncommissioned officer buried Page 6 Hopes fade for those who lost their homes to the pyramid schemes Page 8 The Ministry of Defense changes its minister and laws: military training returns Page 2 Acid in the face of the Chinese [?] Drugs in the passenger van The secrets of the Secret Service Pages 5, 7 Belgrade’s latest proposal: an Albanian parliament in Kosovo Page 11 Football: Bushi–Stojçkov, head-to-head. The Albanian beats the Bulgarian in Moscow Chess: The people of Durrës cross the Otranto Page 15

On Friday, 17 April 1998, at 11:00, at the PR Headquarters, DBSH is holding a press conference. DBSH Presidium