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. Greece officially challenges NATO. Yesterday, the blue uniforms who had come from many regions of Greece organized an anti-NATO demonstration in support of the Serbs. This is an unheard-of case: a country in the “Alliance” rising up against the “Alliance” itself. The police officers are representatives of the Greek state and, as such, could not have undertaken an independent initiative, such an open political challenge. Official Athens stands behind this demonstration, and is now preparing to present the European Union with a draft plan for Kosovo’s future. This is a joint Greek-Czech initiative that envisages “broad autonomy” for Kosovo and the democratization of the Balkans. It seems that the Greek scales, despite Greece’s membership in the EU and NATO, are openly tipping toward the Serbs. Athens has forgotten [text unclear in source: “marrëfërkulimit”] of shaping an ambitious political vision for the future of the Balkans. The main condition for a peaceful and integrated Balkans is the principle of distinct ethno-cultural identity, according to linguistic or racial groups. These identities are fragile and lack legitimacy. The idea of autonomy supported by the Greeks, although it once worked in Europe. Continued on page 3

Today at 11:00, at the PR headquarters, the leadership will hold a Press Conference

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33. THE BALKANS AND THE DANUBIAN PRINCIPALITIES IN THE 19TH CENTURY (up to 1870) 20th century and wars

• State of emergency declared in Kukës p. 2 • “Apaches” in Rinas await orders from Brussels p. 2 • Serbs abandon their “withdrawal” p. 6 • NATO accused over the Korishë tragedy p. 5 • Meksi amid the anti-institutional backstage maneuvering p. 5 CHILDREN take the stage tonight at the AWARDS After two successful nights, the children of the capital will also sing for the art-loving public tonight at their 36th festival • Xuveli blocks FAO’s gift p. 13 SPORTS: Milan or Lazio? Ajax wins the Dutch Cup p. 9 Kosovars are looking for addresses p. 12