. As a natural civil and political right of people, property is the homeland itself. And the commission for drafting the constitution took the first step toward legitimizing property, and this is an event of national significance. Property is not only a human right, but also an obligation toward oneself and one’s homeland. It strengthens national feeling. Today, more than ever, Albanians are called upon to show national commitment in cultivating not only the values of democracy, but also in defending Albanian lands. The Serbian threat is taking on monstrous proportions. The war has reached the border. Every day, police reinforcements can be seen, while the roads connecting villages to towns in the border belt are blocked. Kosovo is under a state of siege. More on page 4

In Kosovo, 16 hours of fighting. British troops at the border. Prosecutor’s Office: Alimucaj to remain in prison for life. Page 2

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The Constitution stalls on property Godo: PD should take the right position on land Berisha heads to the Prosecutor’s Office Meidani, to the martyrs: You founded democracy PS: The factionalists’ struggle is intensifying Pages 3–4 “Silva” sold illegally British fax reveals scandal Lushnje’s bricks accuse Bufi 12 of Meksi’s decisions buried At the Military Hospital: 500 thousand for an operation Pages 8–9 Criminal Police officer killed Fists thrown in the Municipality’s Social Assistance Office Page 2 Qafë Mollë merchant killed “Firewood” in court The “most wanted” man arrested without much effort Page 5 Dog disease bites two villages Shkumbini gives up a body Ten-year-old commits suicide “Sandro” makes off with 78 thousand dollars Emigrants robbed of 4 million drachmas Pages 6–7