. In Kosovo, there are now almost no Albanians who do not insist on Kosovo’s independence. On the other hand, the Serbs remain steadfast in their position, which rules out an independent state of Kosovo. Psychological tension has escalated into military actions on both sides that threaten the entire region. In these unstable circumstances, the American diplomatic envoys Holbrooke and Gelbard arranged the Milošević-Rugova meeting. For many analysts and Western diplomats, the meeting was successful, but the weather seems heavy with storm clouds. Yesterday’s popular mass protest, where respect for international conventions was demanded and the slogans “Freedom-Independence” were chanted, clearly shows that no balance has been reached between the parties. Milošević agreed to sit at the table only because his “gunpowder” is running out and his country is seriously threatened by sanctions. Without signing— Continued on page 3

Serbs terrorize the people of Shkodër. Torture and robbery at the border Smuggling: Major scandals are coming to light. Fino leaves. Accusations against three ministers Page 7

: PR hardens its stance. Mediu: We will call for a referendum on the death penalty. Elections after the Constitution. Page 3 After the Rugova-Milošević meeting: 10,000 Albanians take over the streets of Pristina. US: There is no solution for Kosovo with Milošević. Page 15 Hajdaraga in Corfu with B. Driza; Malaj’s secrets with “Cenaj Co”. Ceka, fraud involving works of art. Page 2 Bezhani beneath a mountain of files. Two ambassadors added to the list of spies. “Tepeleku”, the Parliament’s spy. Journalists cleared. Page 5 Europe to owners: Take the state to court. Page 8 Football: Vllaznia are definitively champions. Page 21 Sunday literary supplement: Octavio Paz, Yannis Ritsos, etc. Pages 11–14