500 high-level posts are declaring their “pockets” Together with the political VIPs there are also 22,000 mid-level employees who must submit themselves before the Commission TIRANA - The waves and speculations surrounding the “VIP” commission, which is verifying for the government and the prime minister the declaration of politicians' assets, have taken up a large place in the daily press. This is also because 22,000 officials and employees are required to self-declare their assets. Meanwhile, the first checks in the government and the Prime Minister's office are being discussed at café tables. Yesterday's paper “TemA” reported that these verifications began at the highest levels. Paintings: realists in fashion News on pages 4-5 George Michael confessions

Approval given for the punishment of 14 scholars TIRANA - The government's decision to dismiss 14 members with terms at the Academy of Sciences, which in the middle of the day made the front pages of the newspapers, was widely commented on. This decision, it seems, has kept many academy members and researchers awake at night, making them fear for their future. According to the education officials' letter, these 14 “scholars” have not justified their work and have not delivered the expected results. After the decision, further reactions are expected. News on page 10

Dini's envoy beyond Mejdan and Hajdaraga Italian embassy TIRANA - The two PS cliques took advantage of the visit of the Italian Foreign Minister Lamberto Dini to Tirana to attach their own ideas in support of strengthening political action. According to the socialists, Ferraris came yesterday on the orders of Italian Prime Minister D'Alema. This arrival seems to have been seen as a signal to the factions within the PS, which are looking for different ways out of the crisis. On one side, the supporters of Mejdan and Hajdaraga, and on the other, other groups aiming for different approaches with allies and opponents. News on page 3

Part of the fine scandal is uncovered “Canal has not cheated, but he himself is deceived” TIRANA - Further developments were recorded yesterday in the “Nigerian case”, (sh.p) offers another clue regarding the date 21.1.1998 for Zhuzhi and Halil[?] and asks for clarifications? For the four scenes Hasan H. and Sotiria with no. 75. News on page 9

Vlorë, three police officers under accusation DURRËS - Arvani responded calmly with the question “Am I on the list?”. He shone. Later, the courtroom threw out the name of a “producer”, while the accusation also included three local police officers. The defendants are accused of drug trafficking and pështar[?] News on page 9

Serbia: Opposition intensifies protests Serbia: Opposition intensifies protests To the public the national student demonstration “In Qafë 2” News on page 2 Dostoevsky brings “Crime and Punishment” to Fier Majli and the democrats with a world-class signature News on page 4

Lisbon OBJECTIVE: DISARMAMENT OF CONVENTIONAL WEAPONS ON THE CONTINENT News on page 2

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