INFECTION / The analyses have been sent abroad. Epizootic Foot-and-Mouth disease is suspected, coming from Greece? Strict preventive measures and controls; sick animals are isolated and buried. The meat, milk and dairy products market has been shut down in the city Fear of meat: severe virus in cows A dangerous disease has affected livestock in several areas of Korçë KORÇË - Fear of meat infection. A severe infection has affected cows and has begun to spread to other animals as well. High fever, redness on the lips and in the mouth, and drooling are the symptoms that have struck livestock breeders. The type of disease has not yet been diagnosed, but fears and suspicions are centered on Epizootic Foot-and-Mouth disease, which has spread considerably, allegedly because of the four inspectors. The results of the frightening infection are expected to be provided by international laboratory and veterinary institutions abroad, beyond the samples. Meanwhile, the local veterinary authorities have taken strict measures and have already isolated all the affected cases or those that have shown signs of the disease, thus keeping the situation under control. Burials of dead animals, disinfection and even the closure of the meat and milk market in the city of Korçë. The first alarm signal was sounded on 3 May in the village of Dranaz. Signs of the disease were noticed on one of the cows. Within a short time the same symptoms affected the other heads as well. The spread was almost epidemic, affecting all the animals. On page 5

Mema: “Let’s play with dignity” The Albanian Cup today, final verdict TIRANA - Albanian football is justifying another one. With today’s match Tirana - Teuta, the 1995-1996 national season will come to a close. Today’s Albanian Cup final will bring down the curtain on an entire season. Tirana will come into today’s final as national champions. The Vlora side, which has secured its place in Europe, will play in the Cup Winners’ Cup at least as finalists - they will fight to deserve that place as the true winners of the competition. “We have our own ambitions for this Cup,” declared Tirana coach Sulejman Mema. From the semifinal match “Teuta” - “Flamurtari” On page 8 Toto football On page 6

Tirana - Is Berisha ill? This question received an affirmative answer from the president himself during a meeting he held on Sunday in Korçë, in the house of Sotiraqi in the village. “In Kreqi he threatened me,” this is how President Berisha refused the hostess’s coffee, while continuing again to speak about the upcoming elections. His adviser, Fatos Beja, also confirmed that the president has health problems. Berisha was on Sunday morning in Sofratikë and at the house of the village elder, at the Bame house. Nothing else beyond his own words and adviser Bejo’s: it is believed that it is nothing serious and that everything came as a result of his movements for campaign meetings. Berisha refused to drink the coffee served and instead preferred only a glass of tea. He also refused the figs that were offered. Later the electoral tour continued to Lazarat. After 30 minutes the village is left lightly and he departs by car. But his “Jep” stopped before reaching the national road and several of the president’s escorts got into the vehicle. After a few minutes the convoy accompanying Berisha was again observed in motion. The guests were sent by President Berisha to Gjirokastër, where, it is claimed, he had a high temperature. Nevertheless, this did not stop him from speaking sufficiently. To the members of the PD gathered in the city cinema.

Lawyers are the last in the political race Here is the “map” of the professions that will sit in the new Parliament TIRANA - Economists are leaving everyone else behind in the electoral field. This is the number one profession on the “map” of professions that will dominate the next parliament. Followed by engineers, the economist candidates show a significant numerical gap. There are 28 PD candidates who have passed through the lecture halls of the Faculty of Economics, while for the PS this number reaches 21. Although in the other parties the number of economists is noticeably reduced compared with the place they hold in the two main parties, it nevertheless continues to dominate in relation to the other professions. Parliament hall Rare among future deputies, sociologists too On page 3

“Negotiations for association begin in June” INTERVIEW / Kuke speaks, Tirana’s Ambassador in Brussels TIRANA - Albania and the European Community are one step closer. This was announced on Monday in an official statement by the Spokesman of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the European countries that are part of the powerful organization at the end of a meeting. Among other things, the signing of a special agreement has also been decided, which will serve - according to official sources from Brussels - “as the first step” toward reaching the association agreement. Foreign Ministry On page 3

Those affected propose renting an apartment in the capital Drug users: “Lock us away” “Find us a place where we can isolate ourselves to abandon the street [and?] drugs” - drug-addicted young people are asking doctors for help to escape the clutches of drugs. Determined to give up drug use, they have also found the way. To isolate themselves for about a month, so that they can cut off all contact with drugs. But for this, they need a place, and that is lacking. “An apartment for rent” - this was their proposal, since they have many reasons for the state to help them. On page 5

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A high title for the charitable woman The council of the Italian capital decides unanimously ROME - The Italian capital honors Mother Teresa. By unanimous vote, the Rome City Council has decided to grant Mother Teresa, the famous charity worker of Albanian origin, the status of citizen. Another important title for the 85-year-old Nobel laureate, who has never ceased for a moment to help the world, which today is in great need. The honor was conferred on Monday evening and was presented by the Mayor of Rome Francesco Rutelli. There are many tributes that different countries of the world have paid to the woman who for many is considered a living saint. These honors also make proud the people of the country from which Gonxhe Bojaxhiu drew her origin. Albania and the Albanians The bearer of difficult times was born in Skopje in 1910. After an important decision of hers to become a nun, she devoted her life to the poor who filled the streets of Calcutta, but with her steps she saw that many streets of Athens were also filled, and in order to be as close as possible to everyone she began to create other Mother Teresas, and today she assists in 95 countries. Heads covered with white-and-blue headscarves now remain close to many of the destitute. Mother Teresa

From the World Former Greek Prime Minister Papandreu Papandreu back in politics On page 2

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