HORROR IN FIER/ “I buried him in the bathroom” On page 18

Reflections Shpëtim NAZARKO The last to raise his hand against Rugova was, not without considerable irony, Comrade Xhelil Gjoni. After reminding him that he knew little Albanian (perhaps poor Xhelil only surpassed Comrade Lenka in his knowledge of Albanian), he anathematizes Rugova in ways that have recently become very familiar, not only in the Albanian press. Perhaps it is not worth bothering with dead horses, as old Dritëro says, but it is possible that the aforementioned hero has become confused by the fact that both Kadare and Agolli also went against Rugova. Forgetting that these two great masters have the legitimate right to curse, insult and praise whatever they wish in the motherland without a thorn ever pricking their feet. This is because they acquired their credentials for love of country and patriotism long ago. On the other hand, only ... Continued on page 6

Bill writes to his counterpart On page 3

Kosovo, Yeltsin and Clinton meet today in Cologne On page 6 KLA, 30 days to lay down arms On page 6 Majko: Money under the control of foreigners On page 2 For public-sector workers, how much summer clothing costs On page 11 Shkodër, 2,600 spoiled eggs confiscated On page 15

CULTURE The National Theater has been disinfected to eliminate fleas. By order of director Xhevdet Ferri, the stage was closed for one day and underwent disinfection to get rid of the fleas that had been bothering the actors for some time. On page 23

FOOTBALL SPECIAL On pages 12-13

DEBATE ERUPTS OVER THE BLACK-ROBED JUDGES On pages 4-5