Milošević eases the position of Albanian Prime Minister Nano. Faced with the pressure of national responsibility as Prime Minister of Albania—a position in which he has not denied his affinity with the leaders of neighboring countries, especially Greece and, most recently, Serbia—Fatos Nano is being helped by the very head of Serbian nationalism, who accuses Albania of inciting the conflict in Kosovo. In the “philosophy” of Albanian socialists, such an attack gives gentlemen grounds to resign from the diplomatic “attacks” and adopt a “neutral” political stance to defend the country and preserve the status quo of peace. This charade of refusing to respond to the ideology of the nation because of political obligations is opening up a new rift, not only within the PS, but also between the ruling Socialist Party and the other forces across the political spectrum. To compensate for this

Nano on trial for fraud. Majko groups with Ulqini and Meta Parliament corrects the Government. Godo: NATO in Kosovo Page 10

NATURAL WOOL YEAR VIII No. 101 (1123) Daily newspaper of the Republican Party

PR: Usury, keep it out of politics DBSH, candidates for the local elections ready Republicans apologize to Zef Bushati Pages 3–4 Military-police reinforcements approach Macedonia Prosecutor’s Office: Those who took VEFA’s money have fled Democrats’ rally denounced Bode risks prison Page 2 Drugs in an eight-year-old Those in power quarrel on May 5 Municipality does not provide wreaths for the martyrs Masked men disarm police officer Two dead over a few words Montenegrin speedboat under investigation Pages 5–6 Father and son killed Land sown with conflict in Patos Little Xhuveli robs property owners in Korçë Pages 7–8

Today at 11:00, in the PR conference room, DBSH is holding a press conference.