Çeka: Malaj and Bleka are guilty Minister of Finance: It’s only words The customs scandal, the former minister’s thunderbolt against the government’s idea The new draft budget law in Parliament Weapons are being collected by lottery “Can win a house” TIRANA - The aim of this lottery, which has been called “Let’s collect weapons with a lottery”, is to encourage Albanian citizens to hand over the weapons they possess, in return for a reward payment. Such a thing is intended to be achieved by rewarding them through a lottery. This idea is initially planned to be implemented in the Tirana district. It is presented by the United Nations Development Programme, in cooperation with the Ministry of Public Order. To encourage armed Albanians to hand in their weapons, in addition to the cash reward, they may also win valuable items through the lottery, such as a television, video recorder, refrigerator, other household goods, and even a house. According to a press release distributed yesterday by UNDP, a number of valuable objects and materials are also included in this project. They state that the Albanian government will provide a cash donation of 50 million lek. This fund will be supplemented by 100,000 dollars from UNDP, within the framework of its “Weapons for Development” programme. In fact, this project is similar to the one launched in February of this year and was first tested in Gramsh. However, it failed when the weapons collection operation in that district ended. The only weapons that were actually collected in Gramsh were those gathered by police and army forces. Thanks to this programme, a project for the construction of the town’s new secondary school was carried out in Gramsh district. The Kosovo massacre: 30 people killed PRISHTINA - Dozens and hundreds of houses have been burned and dozens more have been looted in several areas of Kosovo. The attacks and raids by the Serbian army and Serbian special police have been carried out especially in the areas of the municipalities of Deçan, Peja and Klina. Reports from the scene say that over 30 Kosovars have been killed by Serbian forces. Even last night, LDK officials report, “Serbian forces fired continuously with firearms from several directions.” The Serbian news agency Tanjug reported that late last night a Serbian policeman was killed and three others were wounded in an ambush set up in the village of Openç in the municipality of Rahovec. The conflict remains intense. Weapons are collected by lottery “Can win[?] a house”

9 charges are weighing on him TIRANA - 27 years in prison, a death sentence, as well as a “chance for pardon”, are three of the charges brought against Azem Hajdari in the prosecution file. In addition, he is accused of unlawful assembly, disturbing public order, minor intentional injury, as well as other offences. A list of 9 charges brought against the Democratic Party deputy was published yesterday in the media. According to them, Hajdari faces 32 years in prison and the death penalty, if found guilty of all charges. The file also refers to violations of the law on unlawful possession of weapons and incitement of the crowd. The case is expected to have major political resonance.

Helicopters and weapons of all kinds for dangerous operations RENA will be transformed into a super-special unit Massacre in Kosovo: 30 people killed Prishtina page 11

The “magic” hand of PMN (Arben Imami) Yesterday, in a long article, I stressed how the state continues to react by raising a political smokescreen, while the real economic and social problems remain unresolved. [?] On page 9

SORRENTO is one of the 52 cups given so far during the football world championship. 128 winners, selected by lottery from 211,998 participants, left yesterday from Tirana for Italy, at the invitation of “Oplol SORRENTO” [?]. At the beginning of July 1998 “Oplol SORRENTO” will organize another contest in which 2 Fiat Punto vehicles will also be awarded. Furthermore, “Oplol SORRENTO” is one of the best-known companies trying to restore consumer trust and confidence in its products. The offer also includes other lotteries, gifts and prizes. 52 given people for consumers 52 cups are collected Fiat Punto cars vacations with 4 men [?] cycling wins cycling [?.] lottery Italy discs disco Sadness [?] shimmering [?] To PRO BOX 128, Tirana, Albania. below 10 June 1998. Please send your detailed curriculum vitae mentioning your current address and fax no with recent photo. Interviews will be determined according to CV Job Opportunity One of the major foreign banks in Albania is seeking the following candidate to work in its main office in Tirana. Financial Controller with the following qualification: • Min 3 years experience in a similar position • Good command of English language, speaking and writing • Good knowledge of computer applications.

Exclusive for “Gazeta Shqiptare” A NEW CHANCE FOR ALBANIA Sol Harper, “Times del Lëvante” Editor-in-chief of “Rilindja”

“Bag”, “the road and then the city” On page 7 Antidote in “service” On page 8 The strike sends teachers into the street On page 6