Prime Minister Majko may agree. Mediu’s hesitation over the tension with Beijing is unfounded. After all: What has China done for Tirana and Kosovo? Nothing; it even supported Belgrade page 3

What stands out on the political scene is the division of the majority as a whole into at least three unknown factions. Not only is there a lack of activity from the forums of power, but there is not even any sign of the coalition hand. Activity has been activated on Saturdays, by Nano, not being in line with the current situation that has formed. The employment map in Albania is felt to be too decentralized and remains so in this period as well. [...] Meanwhile, the public’s eyes are being used to divert attention to more important matters. All political interest has shifted to the so-called ‘Group of 20’, where a new split seems to be forming. The KPD has not moved for a long time and, when it has met, it has been to take formal decisions. This shows that for the PS such moves are of more interest to the opposing organization than to its own structures. On the other hand, the opposition is trying to take advantage of the situation, but without any clear alternative. In this climate, it is expected that tensions will increase until September. UDB revived, after the events of ‘Tropojë’ expect 14 September 14 September 1998 in front of the Prime Minister’s Office photo REUTERS

Politics Before the congress, PS with a pause, PD with commitments page 3 Special Scientists demonstrate: Is this discrimination against us page 16-17 Police 3 adolescents arrested who robbed and killed the emigrant page 3 Disarmament The two-year deadline of the law expires. Weapons again on the streets page 4