The referendum frightens the political world. PR: There can be no compromise on the death penalty and property Champagne at Enver’s villa Meta, Hajdaraga, Angjeli, Legisi and Lakrori celebrate Nano’s resignation Preparations are under way to cover up the murder of MP Hajdari F. 2

. The prolonged failure of the UN and the European Community to address the crisis in Kosovo has prompted the administration of US President Bill Clinton to stop limiting itself to calls for a political solution. The US has pressured NATO to deliver its final ultimatum to Millosheviç for the withdrawal of troops from Kosovo. If the Serbian side does not comply with this ultimatum, NATO representatives are left with the option of further military intervention. As can be seen, the US wants at last to take the leading role in resolving the conflict and put an end to the danger facing our region. The Clinton administration now understands clearly that if Serbian criminal violence continues, the blame will fall directly on the US, as the world’s greatest political and military power. Protests and appeals in the US Senate call for swift intervention to lead the realization of the Albanians’ legitimate demands. The European Community does not sincerely support such a demand, reviving the tragic mistakes of the 20th century. For the US, meanwhile, it is clear that it cannot accept a Serbia seeking to remain a colonialist metropolis in the Balkans, keeping Kosovo hostage. What it …

Servet Pëllumbi prepares an open letter to the Socialists; Nano, resignation over the file— The trial begins, Sanxhaku demands the evidence pp. 4, 7

After a long time, the giant and master of Albanian letters, Ismail Kadare, arrives in Tirana. This time Kadare does not come alone or with his wife, but accompanied by a group of French filmmakers, who have come to Albania on a very important mission. It was precisely the idea of making a film about Kadare’s life, this Albanian artist who, through the power of his pen, managed to reach audiences throughout the world as no other Albanian had. The filming of moments from Kadare’s life, which will be made by p. 13

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NATO, 200 aircraft against Belgrade. Solana: “If the OSCE leaves Kosovo, the attack will come” p. 11 Chief Prosecutor Rakipi returns from Strasbourg furious; and 7 arrest warrants for September 14 Minister Koçi: Celibashi’s departure, a loss for the Police pp. 2–7 The law cannot stop the speedboats Korçë, attack in the city center p. 6 SHIK, building rented to anonymous tenants Xhaferri’s money, homes for the creditors p. 9 Kapshtica, a hotbed of corruption The government: 5 years of abandonment for joint ventures p. 8

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