CORRUPTION SCANDAL / The chief finance official breathes easier after attacks from coalition leaders Nano: Malaj is untouchable The Prime Minister reassures him: Don’t be afraid of the accusations, I will protect you. Confidential meeting in the late hours of the night. Majko’s dirty-line reassessments TIRANA - Malaj is breathing calmly now that his fear is fading and an imminent investigation is following him like a shadow. Thanks to the obvious alarm, he feels secure enough to quietly move on toward his personal adventure with illegal money. He now values even more the peace given to him by a secret meeting with the country’s prime minister. The Prime Minister assured him in words that nothing bad would happen to him. Therefore, the senior Finance official has begun to breathe deeply. The protection offered from above has placed him once again at the center of the game. The article continues on page [?]. Nano Majaj[?]

TIRANA - The deputy head of the democrats, Jozefina Topalli, said that the PD should not turn boycott into a permanent strategy. According to her, the solution should be sought in institutions and not in the streets. She stressed that the political process requires stability and participation. Continued on page 2

TIRANA - The former prime minister has stated that there are concrete names of people linked to corrupt affairs. According to him, publishing them is essential for cleaning up politics. The material continues on page 2

SPECIAL FRANCE '98 WORLD CUP A mistake by Di Biagio sends the Italian fans home. Brazil goes to its fourth final after such a hard-fought and thrilling win. Giljeka[?] per zev. e dy cerf?ndive sonte The Italians, the Spaniards and the finalists. (Photo ANSA)

CONSTITUTION / No concern from the democrats: They are not causing me any trouble Godo: Property or I will resign The PP leader's threat angered the socialists TIRANA - The deputy speaker of the Republic’s Assembly stated that the property issue remains a fundamental condition in relations with the socialists. He threatened to resign if his demands are not taken into account. The statement came after the clash over the constitutional draft. Material on page 2

TIRANA - The super-operation on the part of the ? has uncovered suspicious movements among the officials. Reserved sources report that a new development is expected. The article continues on page 8

The mission warns our authorities "It will hit Albania’s finances" The mission warns our authorities IMF: The burden of Kosovo is upon you "It will hit Albania’s finances" TIRANA - The IMF mission has signaled serious consequences for Albanian public finances because of the Kosovo crisis. The authorities have been warned about increased costs and falling revenues. Article on page 9

SHKODER - The school workshop has marked a new cultural activity. Mustafi will take part in an event in Venice. On page 6

VLORE - After the news was published, reactions have been numerous and the institutions have begun the relevant verifications. Names and links to earlier issues have been mentioned. On page 7

VLORE - After the clashes and recent debates, a series of returns has brought different reactions in the city. The issue concerns public works and local administration. On page 8

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