Bukoshi finds common ground with Godo; Meidani awaits Rugova’s response

The transoceanic ship is sold for a boat

The securities of the persecuted disappear in the Indian jungles. Their owners, victims of state injustices

Majko takes stock of successes

Arben ILIAZI Prime Minister Majko confirmed yesterday the first loss of the government’s ethical conduct. He merely took stock of the agreements signed, the decisions and draft laws, forgetting to offer Albanians new visions or concrete prospects for change. As “pragmatic dreamers,” the new government officials imagine the year 2000 as a “year of development prospects,” although the grounds for hope are not impressive. Crime, ignorance and poverty have created hopeless and depressing situations. On crime, Majko promised to deepen the reform of public order and the fight against corruption, while for poverty it seems there is no solution at all. Before declaring prospects for development, government officials must feel the need and responsibility to make changes and prevent processes that could bring about further catastrophes. This government, like its predecessor, has also remained hostage to processes that have spiraled out of control. The sense of urgency does not Further on, page 3

Professional hit in the center of the capital. Killed with

Killed by a grenade at his waist. The killers flee on foot; Police lose their trail

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Mediu meets the special envoy of the EC: We support self-determination

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Democrats reject the “friends” Vlora divides the Socialists

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Economic pirates become cardinals

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Godo sends a letter to Majko. Republicans: Privatization must be halted P. 3

Inside:

Generals sued, Ministry in court. Vlora gangs: The well “drowns” over a testimony. KESH counterattacks. P. 6. Gramsh, the little paradise of prostitution dens. Rare: Spouses die five minutes apart. P. 7. The Security Council does not declare itself against the KLA. Demaçi: A new strategy by the Serbs. P. 11. Rrapo Danushi against Xhuveli. P. 8. The Ministry of Culture allocates coffee hours. P. 13. The National Assembly of PR convenes. P. 8.