Stefanopulos: No distinction between Albanian parties

The Greek head of state arrives in the Albanian capital Tirana–Athens: delay and political hypocrisy The Greek head of state arrives in the Albanian capital Stefanopulos: No distinction between Albanian parties Tirana–Athens: delay and political hypocrisy “Greece cooperates with states and makes no distinctions between parties.” This is the statement made by Greek President Kostis Stefanopulos himself, just a few hours after his arrival in Albania. Addressing all Albanian MPs, the number one of the Hellenic state thus made public the purpose of his official visit to the neighboring country. “Efforts to consolidate the new Balkan democracies, further cooperation in all fields, Greece’s support within European organizations, as well as the historical bond between our two peoples”—these were some of the main points of his discussion in Parliament yesterday. Numerous meetings with senior state officials, as well as the signing of a treaty of friendship and cooperation, made up the agenda and outcomes of his visit to Albania. page 3 Berisha meeting Stefanopulos yesterday at Rinas. Photo A. BABANI

Pink Brussels “takes over” Tirana

PS receives its first confirmations for the congress Hoff, Vallen and Gëden, special envoys of the PES page 4

The court: Gazidede must testify

Trial resumes against former editor-in-chief of “Populli Po” Journalist’s lawyer’s request is taken into consideration page 2

Alliance beyond the LDSH as well

After Kurt Kola’s meeting with Zef Bushati Kola: We will supply you with candidates for parliament page 4

A new 16-storey building in the heart of Tirana

Large business center “at the advertisements” of the Kryegjyshi Construction work gets 15 kiosks relocated page 5

An undocumented film actor in Switzerland

He could not stay in the country of his dreams The scenes had been filmed at the Lucerne festival page 6

Polovina should be reinstated at work

A response from the Albanian Helsinki Committee

“We want our child”

After the robbery and two life sentences An appeal to Berisha from the Luku family page 7

Seve[n?] police officers dismissed at customs

Changes at the Qafë Thanë border crossing They are removed by order of the head of the Police Commissariat page 6

No to Nano as “Honorary Citizen”

Yesterday in Tepelenë, protest outside the Municipality Around 400 people call for the PS leader’s decoration to be annulled Yesterday in Tepelenë, protest outside the Municipality No to Nano as “Honorary Citizen” Around 400 people call for the PS leader’s decoration to be annulled Yesterday morning around 400 people protested at a rally organized outside the Municipality of the town of Tepelenë. At this rally, which lasted around 10–15 minutes, they called for the Municipal Council’s decision to be annulled. The opening speech at the rally was given by Ilir Meço, one of the local PD’s initiators. Nearly everyone who spoke called Nano a criminal, dictator, etc. Meanwhile, as the rally was taking place, the other camp reacted immediately. “The rally had few officials and many onlookers,” said the Mayor, Skënder Hasa, describing the gathering directed against him. The PD should not abuse the rogatë[r?], he says. page 3

Another triumph for the French

The Cup Winners’ Cup semifinalists are determined Rapid V. - Dinamo M 3-0 PSG - Parma 3-1 Fejnord - Borusia M. 1-0 Saragoza - Deportivo 1-1