18/04/2000
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Republika

18 April 2000

Mediu: We cannot take part in elections that are prejudged

P. 3

Bode: Current developments do not guarantee free elections

P. 3

Court repeals the law on the Extraordinary Tax

P. 8

The fate of the Nano-Berisha meeting is unknown

P. 5

630 million lekë to buy Meta’s car

The “Benz Mercedes” car, made available for the prime minister’s travel and bearing the plate “RSH 006”, was bought for around 460 million lekë and cleared through customs for around 170 million The government opens its purse for the boss P. 5

Former head of the “Cenaj” pyramid scheme arrested

He fled in the spring of 1997, after the unrest that began in the country, taking with him much of the 40 million dollars that Lefter Cenaj had borrowed from his creditors. The General Prosecutor’s Office has prepared the documentation, while the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is expected to sign the extradition request, so that his arrival in Albania can take place within the 40-day time frame. Cenaj was wanted by Albanian Interpol, like other bosses who continue to take refuge in various countries.

Republicans welcome the victory of the Italian right

Albanian Republicans welcome the victory of the right in Italy, as it once again highlights the fact that the parties allied with the Republican Party in the West, such as Forza Italia, Alleanza Nazionale and others, are bringing a new spirit to politics. The right is returning to power with dignity, as part of the process of deepening further cooperation in Europe. Voters in developed countries such as Italy are expressing clearly through their votes that left-wing policies cannot guarantee the same prosperity for citizens. Political changes in Italy are a strong indicator of the political future of the Albanian opposition and its path toward power. Only such resounding victories can serve as models, so that here too the clique of people who have turned Albanian society into a society of mass despair, where governments rely on mafia clans, can be removed from power.

Meta threatens Nano with resignation

P. 3

Macedonians reinforce the borders

P. 4

Myrteza Caushi sentenced to 4.5 years in prison

P. 7

Sokol Bizhga wanted to recruit Arben Latifi

P. 6

Prostitution kingpins arrested

P. 7

Smuggled iron stopped at the customs officers’ feet

P. 9

Tirana “enjoys” 10 daytime discos and 5 more for the evening

P. 11

This expenditure by the government of Europe’s poorest country amounts to: 1—The combined total of 100 months’ salaries of the President, the Speaker of Parliament and the Albanian Prime Minister 2—The total amount the government budget needs to pave 15 roads in Tirana (a few days ago, the government itself called the allocation of 300 million lekë for 7 roads a major success) 3—The average monthly salaries of around 7,000 teachers and around 3,000 military personnel 4—The average monthly amount received by around 12,000 pensioners P. 5 Photo montage