A new unbelievable decision after the embassy was shut down. Is there room for fear? Yesterday afternoon NATO announced... Yesterday afternoon NATO announced that its mission would leave Albania. The news comes after the closure of the American embassy and further increases the atmosphere of uncertainty. In Kosovo the situation remains tense and this decision is being viewed with concern. (Special coverage on pages 4-5) [photo] CHROKASTER[?]: Political news and the withdrawal of the mission have been viewed with concern in Tirana. Some sources said the reason is linked to the security situation and developments in the region. Unusual movement has been noticed in the NATO offices and the staff has begun preparing to leave. An official said the decision should not be interpreted as a sign of panic, but as a precautionary measure. Kosovo, which has come into the spotlight, is also being followed with concern by the international community. In Tirana, this move is seen as another warning bell. The public has also linked the decision to the tensions of recent days. (Other articles on page 3)

They cleared the road, but 8 policemen were wounded in an ambush. The village in the hands of armed protesters They cleared the road, but 8 policemen were wounded in an ambush The village in the hands of armed protesters TIRANA - While firefighters were putting out the flames in the [?] of the plant, an organized ambush was set up against the police forces. According to sources, eight policemen were injured during the clash. Witnesses said armed groups had taken positions at the entrance to the village. After an attempt to clear the road, the special forces fell into the ambush. The situation remained tense until late in the evening. (Special coverage on page 3) [photo: Other articles on page 3]

"The government should intervene so they leave" TIRANA - It is not a crisis or an administrative [?]. Sali Berisha considers any action to move the [?] unjust and advises that this action should not be taken as a [?]. "Any action under pressure is condemnable," Qodo said last night to the public. On page 2

In diplomacy: Kosovo moves toward a solution After Milošević's promises, the path to dialogue opens (photo: Nikoll Prifti) On page 3

"The judges hide their wealth" The meaning of the slogan was written out. Some colleagues have villas, while we have no houses (photo: Nikoll Prifti) On page 2

Italian visas: Here are the new names Italian visas: Here are the new names List of 600 people On page 12

GAZETA Excitement The year begins, 7 schools close On page 5 GAZETA Tourist Poli, the truck drivers' protest On page 7 GAZETA Eskiadres The club leaves, the police chief On page 6 On page 8 The Hidrarit container is misinformed by the journalist[?] On page 6 To be read together with GAZETA SHOPITARE, the color magazine SPECCHIO free

INTERVIEW Representative of the E.C. "To keep watch and judge the 6s" The representative of the E.C., without much personalization[?], emphasizes the difference, speaks out and demands that the court of the 6s carry out justice. "Political Albania changes a lot, but the courts remain sensitive," he says. On page 9

Import-Export Rruga e Kavajës 10/2 Tirana Tel. 42 9406 On page 8