In Bonn, the Contact Group decided to block funding for the Kosovar army DIPLOMACY Kinkel in Tropojë “spies” on trafficking TIRANA - On Sunday, the concerns of American and German representatives regarding arms trafficking in Northern Albania in support of the KLA were also brushed aside by the shoulders of Defense Minister Sabit Brokaj. Bonn: The Contact Group sacrifices the KLA in order to discipline its leaders. On page 10 On page 9

"The SP and Malaj should distance themselves from Bleta" INTERVIEW / New attack on the PAD ties over smuggling TIRANA - Nano must break off all relations with the smugglers’ allies. This is what the chairman of the Christian Democratic Party, Nikollë Lesi, declared. According to him, if Prime Minister Fatos Nano supports his reform ally, Arben Malaj, then he should no longer have any relations with the leader of the PAD, Bleta. / Continued on page 2 On page 2

a crisis sheet that must be avoided SHPETIM NAZARKO According to the government, one cannot speak about prisoners who have been granted amnesty. They are alive, but not free. On the other hand, the expected execution of the convict is a clear sign of a state that continues to use the ultimate punishment. / Continued on page 3 On page 3

Dokle: They are hostages of Berisha’s game, the Presidency: They must reflect After the parliamentary boycott they have no right to collect their salaries TIRANA - The permanent boycott could cost the deputies of the Popular Party their salaries and oblige them to return the bonuses they received. This was warned yesterday by the chairman of the socialist parliamentary group, Namik Dokle. According to him, the behaviour of the deputies is unjustifiable and politically motivated. The Presidency calls for reflection. On page 11

GAZETA events NATO ships in Port On page 8 "Merchant, pay your taxes!" On page 7 Telephones change numbers On page 6

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