25/03/1998
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Rilindja Demokratike

25 March 1998

War only a few kilometers away; the Serbs launch air attacks on the eve of the Contact Group meeting

Bomb on the northern border

Shehu: We are against communist practices "The judiciary, in carrying out its function, cannot cooperate with any other power" No conditions for action The media that use the constitutional right to inform the public are exercising this right repeatedly and one-sidedly, creating confusion not only in public opinion but also in some state bodies, necessarily also triggering their response. This fact runs counter to the constitutional right of each power to independence and mutual control. The judiciary cannot accept interference, whether from the media or even from local and central government bodies. The independence of the judiciary is protected by the constitution and by law. Any response to unilateral or provocative actions by the government or its bodies must be based only on the law and not on political conjunctures. In this sense, the Court of Cassation defends its constitutional role and considers unacceptable any attempt to involve the court in police and political practices. Regarding the accusations raised by the Minister of Public Order Perikli Teta[?] and the statements made about the court's position, it is made known that relations between the court and the police bodies can only be understood in accordance with constitutional provisions. Only in a dictatorship do the judiciary and the police cooperate in a way that violates the separation of powers. In a state governed by law, each one exercises its own function. Continuing the response, it is stated that the use of sensitive national and security issues for propaganda purposes harms the public interest. The northern border, the situation in Kosovo, and the concerns of recent days require institutional responsibility and not pressure on the courts. That was the essence of the reply the Court of Cassation gave to Dole. English translation: "Bomb on the northern border. Cassation replies to Dole: Çykla and the police cooperate only in dictatorship. Shehu: We are against communist practices. The judiciary, in carrying out its function, cannot cooperate with any other power. No conditions for action. The media that use the constitutional right to inform the public are exercising this right repeatedly and one-sidedly, creating confusion not only in public opinion but also in some state bodies..." Italian translation: "Bomba al confine settentrionale. La Cassazione risponde a Dole: Çykla e la polizia collaborano solo nella dittatura. Shehu: Siamo contro le pratiche comuniste. Il potere giudiziario, nell'esercizio della sua funzione, non può collaborare con nessun altro potere. Nessuna condizione per agire..."

Shehu: We are against communist practices

"The judiciary, in carrying out its function, cannot cooperate with any other power" ON PAGE 3

OSCE: unlawful dismissals of premises

The OSCE Legal Office notes the violations by Nano's government against the elected officials OSCE: unlawful dismissals If the elected officials do not return to office, the entire new act published in the "Official Gazette" falls apart. ON PAGE 3

The Contact Group decides on Milošević

Nano in Bonn, the Albanian opposition: "It would do more harm than good" The opposition demands a tough stance toward the Belgrade regime. ON PAGE 3-6

The dollar reaches 165 lek

Deposits are devalued every day and citizens' pockets are emptied ON PAGE 2

A campaign by Rilindja e Gazetave to unblock the telephones of the other government agency[?]

ON PAGE 3

The alternative of the PD for property is greeted

Bode and Vejsiu: We give the best conditions; the PD alternative for the property of all Albanians is welcomed Bode and Vejsiu[?] provide the best conditions; the PD alternative for the property of all Albanians is welcomed The alternative of the PD for property is greeted ON PAGE 2

There is no stopping it; while fleeing for contraband, it smuggles news

FROM A POOR FAMILY THE PROPERTY IN THE SKRAPAR REGION ON PAGE 4

Shocking events in the Skrapar district

Killed and injured ON PAGE 4

BF, a conditional pressure on the Albanian government

"Nano 3" keeps investments away ON PAGE 5

Pepal, together with Pushkohen 132 employees

Pepal[?], together with Pushkohen 132 employees The government has no money for salaries ON PAGE 5