Skënder Gjinushi asks him to leave Coles’ gang to save the creditors’ revolts The governing coalition is battered by the proceeds of the usury schemes. The leaders of the ’97 wall are demanding the return of the gangs The governing coalition is battered by the proceeds of the usury schemes. The leaders of the ’97 wall are demanding the return of the gangs ON PAGE 3

On 22 March, a big rally in Skanderbeg Square CITIZENS OF ALBANIA! You are living in the time of a bandit and criminal rule under a prime minister who is emptying the country by fomenting fratricidal conflict. In 22 months he has stolen and plundered the state, the economy and Albanian families together with his mafia. A thief among thieves and a ruffian among ruffians, uneducated to the point of servility, he has turned Albania into a symbol of misery and fear. This man, with no morals and no scruples, with an insatiable thirst for power, is endangering our children’s future. Join the peaceful protest against this regime. On 22 March, at 17:00 in Skanderbeg Square, all of Albania must rise to say NO to tyranny, poverty, crime and deception. JOIN THE PROTEST ON PAGE 7

The Albanian opposition has been campaigning for 7-8 days for the elections of 18 June. Encouraged by some polls or by the bravado of certain leftist socialist lobbies that govern the country, it is trying to ignite its campaign by linking the electoral process to events in Kosovo and to socialist figures. Fatos Nano’s statements to French journalists or to the local media, as if they were weighing on the opposition’s shoulders, place it in the same situation as in 1997. Nevertheless, it seems that the verbal involvement in politics of Mr. Gjinushi and others is shaping opposition circles. These days one of the organizers of the communist uprising, former president Alia, has arrived in Tirana. Immediately a wave of discussion has begun about the steps the left will take. Today, 188 days after the killing of the December leader Qemal Stafa[?], the Government turns a blind eye to some left-wing figures who are trying to bring back the atmosphere of 1997. By presenting them as victims or as figures of the front, public television puts itself at the service of this climate. The opposition, made up of the SP, PSD and other allies, seeks to dismantle the figures of the right with the same propaganda mechanism used two years ago. Kosovo has given it a new opportunity to distract public opinion. By Sami NEZA

Bode and Kamami[to?] yesterday at the conference: Why are Albanians poor Bode and Kamami[to?] yesterday at the conference: Why are Albanians poor Comment: “The money of emigrants, together with the state budget, the annual wage fund, is 40 times the public spending on roads per year and 3 and a half times the investment fund.” “If the unnecessary expenses of Albanian officials and of the ministries were taken away, 25 percent more would go to Albania’s schools and agriculture.” ON PAGE 5

The international mediators are concerned by Belgrade’s war preparations By Mero BAZE Kosovo became yesterday, Albanians may sign the document and leave open the paths for a peaceful solution while respecting the ceasefires and denials of the Republic of Yugoslavia. It is written that on 22 March the peace document drafted in Rambouillet will be signed in Paris.[?] By Mero BAZE ON PAGE 2

(in tons) Year 1996 Year 1997 Year 1998 Beer 12027 5249 95 Cheese 4807 4754 172 Butter 2072 2939 338 Ethanol alcohol 5565 1647 95 Coffee 3200 95 112 Total education Funds allocated in this budget 15,600 thousand lek 1,400 thousand lek 252 thousand lek 2,300 thousand lek 15,500 thousand lek 13,250 thousand lek ON PAGE 5

Beware of Prime Minister Majko By Hasan HALILI When in yesterday’s parliamentary session on the roads of Tirana, Mr. Apostoli was accused of bribery, the government tried to defend itself with an official reaction. But the documents that are coming to light speak of bigger affairs. The investigations are not only related to the capital’s roads, but also to tenders and other financial abuses. ON PAGE 5

Call on the actors of the country to take to the square to protest ON PAGE 8

Kodi, special mini political conference in the justice negotiations ON PAGE 4

Petition of the independent union of FSHI sent to parliament ON PAGE 8

They complain to Majko, but the door is shut to them ON PAGE 5

On Friday at 11:00, the PD parliamentary group meets at the central headquarters. The session of the PD parliamentary group at the central headquarters will be held in FAON 5[?]