Pentagon talks with the government over the military airport American military aircraft have been deployed in Albania to strike military targets in Iraq. The American air assets involved in the military operations have been stationed at Rinas airport. It has been reported there that there is security control and special movement. For several days, transport and combat aircraft have been seen. In the photo, a military aircraft is visible on the airport runway. TIRANË - Albania, it seems, is being drawn in this way into the air offensive that the USA may launch against the Iraqi president, Saddam Hussein. According to American military sources, a number of aircraft and technical personnel have been stationed at Rinas airport for the possible needs of an operation. According to these same sources, the movements followed the escalation of tensions in the Persian Gulf and Baghdad’s refusal to cooperate with international inspectors. No further details are given about the nature of the mission, but the presence of these assets is seen as part of military preparations. On the other hand, the Albanian authorities have not made extensive comments, but sources close to the airport state that parts of the runway and services have been placed on special alert. In the event of a further escalation of the crisis, Albania could serve as a logistical support point. See also page 4 Military aircraft on the runway

Fear in the capital too, police stations are blocked TIRANË - ... Shkodra without a staircase [?] (Photo: Hektor Pustina) See also page 8

Police will shoot without warning On page 2 TIRANË / SCHOOLS The five-day week begins on March 2 On page 12 825 MILLION USD PROJECT Caspian oil will come to Vlorë On page 9 ITALIAN EMBASSY Here are the names of the people who get a visa On page 9

At sea, a speedboat with 10 [?] MASTRIHTI MË VAKNIKIN [?] TIRANË - The murder of a man [?] thrown into the nuclear chamber by the terrible collision between the vehicles and gave rise to the new movement. Meanwhile [...] On page 5

"Spread panic and fear" Journalism risks up to 5 years. The prosecutor’s office begins investigations Kazastan Yorga Voshi TIRANË - Prime Minister Fatos Nano has filed a criminal complaint against journalist Ylli Voshi, accusing him of spreading false news that caused panic. According to the announcement, the prosecutor’s office has begun checks and the case may go to court. The article says that his public statements and the information disseminated by him are linked to the tense political situation. See also page 5

TIRANË "In prison because your file was lost" The marathon of trials delivers the verdict TIRANË - Stay in prison because your file has been lost. That is what has happened to a 34-year-old man, who has complained that he is being held in a cell without a proper decision. According to the article, administrative delays and the lack of documentation have brought serious consequences for the defendant. The case has raised concerns about the functioning of justice and respect for procedural deadlines. On page 6

She swept up all the prizes BULGARE-DISCOVER '98 Elsa Lila won first prize at the international festival "Discover '98". “Listen to me, Car...” was the winning song, for which she was praised by the jury. The success of the Albanian artist has been greeted with enthusiasm. On page 11

Referees: We will boycott it if the association’s demands are not taken into account On page 11 LILBGAS Sh.p.k. Rr. Durrës, B. Myslym Shyri FUEL, GAS, CNG AMBASDOR LPGS Tel. 042 806 233 NUTRI... Starting Monday, 1 June, AJLAX opens in the new premises in the Embassy Block in Tiranë Tel. 042 827 254