FOUND AFTER THREE DAYS ON MOUNT TOMORR DECEMBER 31 2 soldiers froze to death in the snow On page 5

Oil: the licensing battle begins The Ministry of Public Economy and Privatization has revoked the right to import fuel from a total of 16 entities that did not renew their permits, the deadline for which was December 30, 1999. All these companies had been issued temporary permits by the Ministry to trade in fuel. Following the amendment to the law on the criteria a company had to meet in order to obtain a fuel-trading license... On page 4 Albania Online Visit: www.albanianonline.net

Yesterday, the first boat with an Albanian crew put out to sea On page 15

Special Feature / Computers The world has still not shaken off its fear of computers going crazy. New theories have begun to be invented so as not to waste all this paranoia, nor the endless expenses incurred to prevent the “Millenium Bug.” Be careful on February 29, be careful on October 10. But even though these days the vast world of technology is looking for a needle in a haystack, with very little care ... On page 9

Solis’s subordinate is seeking the leadership of FRESSH The changes made to the Socialist Party’s statute regarding the holding of multiple positions stipulate that Meta, too, must relinquish one of the positions he holds: either that of prime minister or that of head of FRESSH. According to the deputy chairman of the New Eurosocialist Movement, Gjergj Koja, the leading contender for the position of head of the Eurosocialists, Meta’s resignation as head of FRESSH has not been discussed in this forum. “A meeting of the FRESSH leadership will be held soon, where preparations will be made... On page 3