25/04/1998
Original newspaper scan
scroll · drag · double-click

Republika

25 April 1998

The conflict is moving south

. As expected, the conflict in Kosovo is tending to spread throughout the region. Large numbers of Serbian police forces have been concentrated on the border with Albania. The first incident was not long in coming. Serbian helicopters and fighter aircraft violated Albanian airspace. The provocation is blatant. Speaking of 200 Albanians infiltrated from Albania, Belgrade’s propaganda is seeking to create an alibi for blaming the Albanians, with the aim of justifying Serbian violence in Kosovo. Deçan has been the scene in recent days of intense gunfire and fierce attacks. Now many ordinary Serbs too believe that the world is against them. Milošević’s pathological propaganda will cause 95% of Serbs to vote against international mediation in Kosovo. Continued on page 3

Socialists threaten Meidani: Now we will reveal Brokaj’s letters

The Socialist Party abandons the allies of 29 June: We will no longer give away votes!

Tirana is being sold for a piece of bread

Page 8

Fascist radicals demonstrate in the streets of Belgrade

. Page 12

Inside:

Kosovo roundtable: The big players are absent, PS, PD. The Russians: The Albanians are to blame. PR: The terrorist is Milošević. Italian right-wingers at the PR headquarters. Fini wins Medium in Rome. Page 3. Brokaj crosses the Martyrs of the Nation Boulevard. Parliament ignores the Troika. The mystery of the Dade–Edi Rama duel. Page 4

PRESS CONFERENCE

Today at 10:00, the Presidium will hold a press conference at the PR headquarters

The border smells of war Municipality: strict new rules for changing one’s name American Embassy policeman pickpockets travelers Page 2

Yzberisht officer killed Former military personnel: On May 8, out on the streets with their families Page 5

Drug refinery in Myzeqe changes its destination Havari’s car runs over a 60-year-old man Incident in front of VEFA Pages 6, 9