Serious accusations against the former president. Strong reaction and outrage Berisha to face trial The Ministry of Defence sues the opposition leader "Weapons trafficking and the spring depots, the main charges" List of charges. Berisha and 16 generals as well TIRANË - A file concerning the former president and his closest associates was sent to the General Prosecution Office on Saturday. One of the charges against Berisha, according to sources from this ministry, is the registration of the army fund, control of its depots, as well as the removal of many military officers. Two generals, civilian jacket of the former prime minister's decision, such as Ç. Muçi, H. Islami, senior military officials and officials of the Ministry of Defence. Another lawsuit has been filed over the sending of 5,000 Albanian members into the Kosovo war. According to preliminary information, former military leaders will be called as witnesses regarding the weapons depots during the March unrest. Other names close to Berisha are also included in the prepared file. Continues on page 2

INTERVIEW / "But it must be formalized" AFTER THE MEETING Nudo pleased with Skopje: We will open a consulate TIRANË - Milo has commented on the European nations’ proposal for the first official contacts with Albanian representatives in Kosovo. According to him, the Athens step is positive, but it must be formalized. He has also expressed satisfaction with the new climate in Skopje, where, according to him, a consulate will soon be opened. Continues on page 3

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The 16-year-old is killed, the child is wounded Imeri in Shkodër: Bullets over the family SHKODËR - The story of the mysterious killings in Shkodër becomes bloodier and takes a new turn. On Saturday shots were fired at the family of the city’s so-called “strongman”, Pashko Gjeloshaj. In the hail of bullets, his son Kristjani, 16, was killed, and his 10-year-old nephew was seriously wounded. The perpetrators approached the house by car and fired automatic weapons. Continues on page 4

Today the first envoys of the unblocking arrive in Tirana Europe’s Albanian road: the steps of Pajtobuni[?] Today in Tirana the first envoys of unblocking arrive At the very end of last year, by decision of the governments of the “letter”, in roughly the next 15 days Albania will be part of a package to move toward … Continues on page 4

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