The NATO maneuvers in Albania end without glory. Naval maneuvers in the Adriatic fail. Soldiers of the Atlantic Alliance play football at the international range of Bizë ON PAGE 3

The Board of Directors of the World Bank is alarmed by the worrying state of the economic and financial situation in Albania ON PAGE 3

By Fatos Mahnçoli The black combinations, the routes of the Albanian government in relation to Kosovo, no longer need either comment or investigation. It is enough to follow its steps calmly and carefully to learn immediately where the orders come from and where they lead. A few months ago, after the tragic events of 14 September, the socialist government, finding itself in a tight spot before the opinion formed about it, not only issued a more moderate official statement on the handling of the Kosovo problem, but also undertook several public moves in that direction, which could create the impression of a different stance. It was said that trade contacts with Yugoslavia would be reduced, that the entry and exit of Serbs through Albania would be stopped, that certain suspicious activities through the northern border would be closed down or at least restricted, etc. However, it soon became clear that everything was nothing more than propaganda smoke and mirrors. On the contrary, after a few weeks it was seen that trade with Yugoslavia had not only not been reduced, but in many areas had increased; that the movement of people and goods northward continued unhindered; that other, less publicly visible routes were being put at the service of links which the government in Tirana has not ceased to keep open with Belgrade. In this sense, the northeast of the country has become a zone where the interests of the Nano government and Milosevic's regime intersect. Whether through deliberate silence about movements on the border, or through tolerance of supply and transit channels, this area is being used as a dark bridge that harms Albanian interests and undermines the Kosovo cause. All the signs lead to the same conclusion: that the Albanian government is not pursuing a national policy in relation to Kosovo, but a policy subordinated to its own internal calculations and to pressures coming from outside. And where politics loses its national compass, the marketplace gains ground. This is the essence of the drama being played out today in the northeast. And the longer this situation lasts, the more it will become clear that between official Tirana and Belgrade there is not simply mutual silence, but a tacit understanding that runs counter to the interests of Albanians in Kosovo. ON PAGE 3 An American plane and military objects

The history of compensations returns. Dry bread for employees ON PAGE 5

American attacks, a deserved response to terrorism

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The anti-Nano socialist motion supporters will demonstrate tomorrow in Peshkopi. The reason is the socialist leadership's decision not to invite them to the meeting ON PAGE 3

Finance seeks "compensations" from KASH ON PAGE 5

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English and Italian rendering of visible text ENGLISH: KOHA JONË / Our Time Independent democratic daily newspaper Year VIII, issue no. 155 (2014), Saturday, 22 August 1998, Price: 20 lekë, 1000 lire, 250 drachmas. Americans abandon NATO maneuvers. The NATO maneuvers in Albania end without glory. Naval maneuvers in the Adriatic fail. Atlantic Alliance soldiers play football in the international polygon of Bizë. Northeast between Nano and Milosevic. WB: The Nano government is not governing the country. Nano government, ridiculous favors for budget employees. PS motion supporters meet the grassroots. BB: Nano government does not govern the country. Details of the first democratic lawsuit against Berisha. American attacks, a deserved response to terrorism. Municipality adviser speaks: this is how the roads of Tirana are eroded and deadly. KASH and the famous [?] clash with the court. ITALIANO: KOHA JONË / Il nostro tempo Quotidiano democratico indipendente Anno VIII, n. 155 (2014), sabato 22 agosto 1998, Prezzo: 20 lekë, 1000 lire, 250 dracme. Gli americani abbandonano le manovre della NATO. Le manovre della NATO in Albania si chiudono senza gloria. Falliscono le manovre navali nell'Adriatico. I soldati dell'Alleanza Atlantica giocano a calcio nel poligono internazionale di Bizë. Il nord-est tra Nano e Milosevic. BM: Il governo Nano non governa il paese. Governo Nano, favori ridicoli per i dipendenti del bilancio statale. I mozionisti del PS incontrano la base. Dettagli della prima causa democratica contro Berisha. Gli attacchi americani, risposta meritata al terrorismo. Parla il consigliere del Comune: ecco come si scavano e si rendono mortali le strade di Tirana. KASH e i famosi[?] si scontrano con il tribunale.