James Baker: The College’s decision must be accepted Former U.S. Secretary of State comments on May 8: The law must be respected "The race between Bush and Al Gore, a lesson for Albania. National interest above personal interest. I recount the emotions when I spoke before 300,000 people 20 years ago" By JAMES BAKER Twenty years ago, despite concerns about the details of security, I climbed onto a wooden platform in Tirana’s main square to speak before an euphoric crowd of 300,000. Tens of thousands had lined the road I had just taken, coming from the airport. As the first high-ranking American official to visit this closed society after more than 50 years of communist rule, my message was simple. "Freedom works," I told them. "At last, you are free to have your own thoughts. ..." Continues on page 14

Yesterday in The Economist Yesterday in "The Economist" By TIM JUDAH Twenty years ago, a key event in the breakup of Yugoslavia took place. On June 27, 1991, the Yugoslav army tried to retake control of the border with Slovenia. ... Yugosphere or the return of Yugoslavia Continues on page 15

Opinion of the Day By BESNIK GJONGECAJ The authorities and institutions of democratic countries, despite the ever-increasing complexity of the crisis in Albania, continue... Multiplication of authoritarianism Continues on page 15

"Blendi Klosi accused me: you took 1 million euros" Erjon Braçe: PS without a program, they want to expel me On pages 2-3

THE OFFENDER IN HANDCUFFS On page 9

MASH: 30 REMAIN UNEXPLAINED On page 16

BLUE TOOTH Albanian model, nude photos at a fashion show Elvana breaks up with her boyfriend, rumors link her to Flori (In the photo:) Elvana Gjata and Flori Mumajesi. Albanian model Anisa Dervishi walking the runway at "Albania Fashion Week" They take a shot at Çiljeta, she goes herself to "Babo" Ingrit Gjoni does 'XING'. Seldi between Fjolla and Sinan. The Miss wants a job... Bleona Qereti does not want to say 'Thank you' in Albanian Orinda Huta lives with Turi?!.. Kosovar singers unhappy in Albania. Vesa Luma releases the video clip with Big Basta INSIDE WITHOUT CENSORSHIP Supplement

VLORA/ Two Trokaj brothers wanted by police Police: The incident stemmed from a quarrel a few days earlier. Altin Nelaj was called in for clarification A 25-year-old man from Vlora was executed with a bullet to the chest. The quarrel that took place a few days earlier with Ardënir and Gëno Trokaj cost Altin Nelaj, a resident of the "Lirim" neighborhood in the coastal city, his life. Nelaj had gone there to clear things up and just minutes before he was killed, he greeted them and shook hands with the two brothers. The meeting between the three young men continued again with arguments and degenerated, up to murder. Official sources from the directorate of the Vlora district police state that the incident... On page 12

MATURANTET, 14 SPECIAL PAGES WITH MATHEMATICS TEST SCORES On pages 29-42