American President Bill Clinton invites President Mejdani to ... Macedonia On Tuesday Clinton in the Balkans: I don't have time for Tirana American President Bill Clinton invites President Mejdani to ... Macedonia The USA abandons Albania, Skopje the center of the Balkans On Tuesday Clinton in the Balkans: I don't have time for Tirana

The cost of politics without ideas Diplomacies The Kosovo crisis agreement, especially after the approval of a community to be established on its territory, signed in Rambouillet and which, if not implemented by the Kosovar side, will be subjected to NATO attacks, is gradually turning into a lifeline. However, on the other hand, it is within a standardizing context and an inclusive context that comes from surrender at the negotiating table. If it were attacked, it would also be plundered by a large part of the ethnic-cleansing circles. Behind this reality, on the border with Albania, a large number of Albanian refugees has gathered, who are returning not only through their own areas, but also toward the northern centers. Near the border, close to Kruma and Kukës, a dense movement and the setting up of new checkpoints are being observed. Thus, on a larger scale, the first signs of a redefinition of relations in the Balkans are visible. Tirana lacks a clear concept to play its role. Instead of firmly supporting the national interest, Albanian politics wanders between vague statements and a passive waiting for the moves of others. In this climate, Skopje is taking the place Tirana should have had long ago. President Clinton's visit and the orientation of Western attention toward Macedonia send a strong signal to the entire region. Albania risks remaining a spectator, while decisions are made elsewhere. Page 5

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After buyers’ panic and the complaint of the real producers, investigations begin The bosses behind the counterfeit drinks “Lina”, “Coca Cola”, “Tepelena” are under investigation A large-scale, intensive operation has begun in the shops where soft drinks and mineral waters are sold, to take samples. Everything started from Coca Cola’s accusations of imitation of soft drinks and falsification of its products. Recently, accusations have also been raised regarding the brands “Lina” and “Tepelena”, due to suspicions that considerable quantities of imitations are circulating on the market. According to preliminary information, in several workshops packaging, labels and caps similar to those of well-known companies have been found. Specialists are collecting evidence to verify the origin of the goods and their distribution network. Legitimate producers are calling for immediate intervention to protect consumers and the brand. Page 9

Page 2 The evaluation scandal [?] Albanian advisers American “[?]sti” in the Balkans Page 3 PAD ready, the move of p[a?]olitics 200[?] In autumn a new government Page 4 PD demands that all those expelled be returned as support Page 4 Vola, the war with s[?]kafër Traffickers Italian mafia on “rings” Page 8 Special urgently in Albania! Tani[?]- va to m[?]aintain ships in the port Page 9