Charges from the Milan Public Prosecutor’s Office after telephone wiretaps In a marathon hearing aimed at shedding light on one of the most mysterious exploits of KLOS, Berisha’s former spokesman, journalists, deputy interior ministers, as well as two former defence ministers were questioned yesterday in connection with the September 14 attack. This is the second case chosen by Milan’s judges in relation to Albanian drug trafficking. (Continued on page 2)

FRANCE ’98 WORLD CUP SPECIAL Romario, Joao, Rivaldo all of them and the unstoppable one from the first day to the end of the World Cup. That is how he felt with the Albanians in France ’98 Albania. (photo: ANSA) (Continued on page 13)

A sensational statement from the Defence Commission In the subheadline: “UCK must be helped in words, bark [?] at the border” TIRANA — It was discussed yesterday in the Defence Commission in a document that comes under the title “The Defence of Kosovo as a National Issue” and bears the signature of the head of the PS parliamentary group. This document, called the “recognition theses,” was presented in the first session and sparked discussion. (Continued on page 12) (photo: ANSA) In the subheadline: “UCK must be helped in words, bark [?] at the border” (photo: ANSA)

Rufi: We can govern even without PAD TIRANA The former deputy of the Balli Kombëtar Party, Njazi Kosova, who has returned to the capital after some time, said that “Çeka is continuing negotiations with the Agrarian Party,” while “in Tirana” talks are under way for a new governing formula. Meanwhile, the head of PAD has declared that “with this method it can no longer go on.” (Continued on page 10)

Hajdari in Parliament: Meksi must answer for it The law on the first distribution of creditors is approved in Parliament TIRANA — The debate over the transparency of the government’s dealings with the creditors of the pyramid schemes is continuing in Parliament as well. Prime Minister Pandeli Majko declared yesterday that “all governments have been involved in this issue,” while in the session it was requested that former prime minister Aleksandër Meksi give explanations about the period of the first legalisations of the firms. On page 3 In protest by usurers

/ Five months before the March dismissals... The army, the US warned of the end SUSPICIONS From the dismissal dated for Korça and Delvina, the moves for the other commands had been announced in June 1998 in a letter from the General Staff sent to the Minister of Defence. In this letter, made public today, the changes in all division and corps commands are mentioned. The letter lacks the sender’s signature, but belongs to the office of the Operational Director in unit 1474. The planned replacements there include senior posts in divisions, as well as in the rapid corps. All these moves were left unresolved until the March dismissals. (Continued on page 11) Denny Lane

GAZETA Express Çekat have “set their sights” on politics BURSE — The stock exchange indicators are by no means optimistic and at the same time [?] local traders or investors seem to be avoiding the decision to take positions in the financial markets. This uncertainty directly affects trade and payment indicators. On page 8

GAZETA Schkoderes [?] Kafen parrog with one person SHKODËR — In assessing annual income and the fuel cost for urban transport vehicles in this city, specialists have made another balance according to which every poor family spends over 7,700 to 8,000 lekë a month to travel by city buses. On page 6

GAZETA of Vlorë The daughter of the “beast” teacher VLORE — Despite major financial problems, the water utility company of the city of Vlorë has launched a new campaign to collect unpaid debts. This initiative has been widely commented on by the city’s residents, especially in the outlying areas. On page 3

“Stopcar” under Italian observation to GAZETA SHQIPTARE Send your envelope and publish your name in our newspaper and receive an answer! Consul minfin [?] Italian visas: Here are the new names The list of people ready to leave On page 16

“I CEMELI” sh.p.k. Workers wanted The Italian clothing company “CEMELI” sh.p.k. is seeking qualified female workers, as well as workers with experience. Age 18-35. Interested applicants should present themselves from 10:00 to 12:00 every day at this address: Rr. Ismail Qemali, no. 4, (near the large Tirana refrigerator) Sotore professional d/o, compute [?] S.I.A.V. KONSTRUKSION sh.p.k. L. Laprake, Rr. Asim Vokshi Tirana 40 003 5005 VLORE Tirana 40 003 5005 Durres IMPORT - EXPORT On page 16 [?]