Berisha refuses cooperation with Nano’s allies Vigjilu katërin Shehu: There is no other way TIRANA The Democratic Alliance describes the split in the camp of the opposition rivals. Whether or not to take part in the commemorations that Prime Minister Nano is organizing on the 5th anniversary of the death of the Cypriot PP has, besides turning a consultation of opposition allies into a lunch, apparently set other political mechanisms in motion. Sali Berisha has refused talks with the united opposition. He has limited himself to speeches addressed to supporters of the PD branches in Tirana and Durrës. The leader of this party has described the 5th anniversary of the Cypriot woman's death as an "absurd ritual, with only electoral aims." The same position is held by Genc Pollo's Democratic Alliance, which stresses that this celebration "will not be only a commemoration of a tragic death," but an example of the political use of remembrance. On the other hand, the republican and legalist allies of the united opposition state that the joint table is the only forum where an opposition action can be decided. The chairman of the PR, Fatmir Mediu, and that of the PBK, Ekrem Spahia, have said that dialogue with other opposition actors should not be interrupted. Meanwhile, the head of the LZHK, Dashamir Shehi, has said that the time has come for the opposition to find a common path. Lulëzim Spahija

RAMA-ADE THE BIG SPLIT Edi Rama separated yesterday from the “little girl” TIRANA - Tuesday brought to a close a difficult moment in the private life of the painter and publicist Edi Rama. In a quiet ceremony, he said farewell to the sister of his late wife, Delina Fico, with whom he had spent the last few years. Sources close to the couple said the separation came after ongoing disagreements and the woman's departure from their shared home. Close friends described Rama as shaken, but determined to continue his public and artistic life. (Photo: Hektor Pustina) There are still two left in the “voger” TIRANA - Tuesday ended yesterday in the “voger”... [?] RAMA-ADE THE BIG SPLIT (Photo: Hektor Pustina)

GAZETA Exclusive Armed attack on the blue uniforms SHKODËR - The blue uniforms found another target yesterday. This time the victim is the head of the criminal police sector at the Shkodër police station, who was wounded in an armed ambush in the city center. The incident occurred around midday, when the vehicle the officer was traveling in was hit by a burst of gunfire. Hospital sources say he is out of danger. The police have started investigations to identify the perpetrators and the motives of this attack. On page 6

GAZETA times TIRANA - The death of a young man under unclear circumstances in a hospital in the capital has sparked a heated political debate. The opposition accuses the government of a lack of responsibility and standards, while representatives of the Ministry of Health speak of an event that is being investigated seriously. The victim's relatives demand full transparency and punishment of those responsible. On page 7

GAZETA tourist DURRËS - Border police inspectors have uncovered a suspected case of smuggling passengers at the port. According to official sources, several people tried to pass through fake documents via the ferry line. Preliminary investigations point to an organized network that has been operating for some time in the coastal city. On page 8

The Investigation Commission begins with VIP names Vrabël Minsari TIRANA - The former chairman of the Verification Commission, Ylli Alushi, yesterday led a commission established by a parliamentary decision, whose purpose is to investigate the activity of state institutions during the year 1997. According to sources, the first list of people to be called in for questioning includes former president Sali Berisha and former prime minister Bashkim Fino. The commission is expected to begin its first hearing sessions next week. (Photo: Viktor Eftimiu) On page 9

Mediami-Nano handshake on birthday Mediami and Nano at the celebration (Photo Viktor Eftimiu)

“Driver” brings down Italy in GAZETA SHQIPTARE A foreign boy, 20 lekë 350 Tirana On page 12 this is the translation from Italian of a report about trafficking... [?]

SLA.V. KONSTRUKSION SH.P.K. IMPORT - EXPORT Tel. No. 4 Fax 42-33007392 For Kosovo OSCE lands at the border TIRANA - The battalion forces ... [?] On page 6 FOR THE OWNERS The key dossier has no evidence TIRANA - “Properties...” [?] On page 4 DAUT GUMENI The man close to Medami is threatened TIRANA - Shortening, Inter... [?] On page 8 LIBASAN Ferrochrome has started production ELBASAN - Blocking work ... [?] On page 8