Former DP prime minister: If the state does not protect me, I will defend myself according to the Kanun

Meksi: Here are my meetings with Berisha

Four former members of the communist-era leadership are demanding 50 million for their days in prison. Everyone in court

Rambouillet facing “Orthodox fundamentalism”

“...thodox fundamentalism”

This week, through February 20, has been considered decisive for achieving a possible peace for Kosovo. Otherwise, NATO is ready to intervene militarily. It is keeping 30,000 troops on standby. But Russian Foreign Minister Ivanov has said that there can be no military solution to the problem; indeed, he stated quite openly: NATO cannot take steps without Yugoslavia’s willingness. Senior Greek officials also oppose NATO’s contribution. Milo-sheviç’s encouragement stems from the resurgence of Orthodox fundamentalism. This harms the geostrategic interests of the International Community in the region. If a political solution is truly to be found before force comes into play, the International Community must build a common strategy with the Albanian side for the disbandment of the KLA. Otherwise, the talks will be complete failures. Serbs are pathological militants and unscrupulous provocateurs. There is no other way to explain the provocations in Kosovo during the days of the talks in Rambouillet. In support of them, besides Russia and Greece, Macedonia has now also taken a position. Under these circumstances of Serbian supremacy over Ko- Continued on page 3

Pëllum(b)i, face-to-face meeting with Majko and Meta

The fight for the PS leadership; Meidani’s people seek help from the coalition parties Open conflicts at the Socialist Party headquarters have intensified recently, after its former leader resigned in a completely unexpected way, particularly shocking Nano’s supporters in the party and government. Whether they like it or not, Prime Minister Majko and Deputy Minister Meta are now the leading contenders, and they have every chance of taking control of all the party’s forums by installing their people there Page 4

“They were the people of Tropoja’s 01”

Clash in Marikaj Although the head of the capital’s police sent out the rapid-response teams, an “order” turned them back in the middle of the road TIRANA: “The people of Tropoja’s 01 are fighting in Marikaj.” This was the message broadcast over the police radio that “alerted” the rapid-response teams. Page 6

Reprisal in court; faces the death penalty

Reprisal in court Faces the death penalty Page 7

Americans bring the formula; DP in Parliament

A formula has been found for the Democratic Party’s return to Parliament. Yesterday afternoon, American Congressman James Traficant, author of a draft resolution to be submitted to the U.S. Congress, where it will Page 2

A letter under the pillow, betrayal on Valentine's Day

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Koçi in parliament: Mafiosi linked to the state Mystery at kilometer 26 Page 6 Clash in Marikaj “They were the people of the 01 ...

The star of the stage, Behije Çela, passes away

The star of the stage passes away Behije Çela P. 13 The Government, not the parties, establishes order Page 3 The state should compensate me Page 2 The King free on parole Page 4 Four portrait photographs accompany the banner headlines.

Cartoon: an official presents a cake bearing the inscription “TENDER,” while several men look on.