Petro Koçi resigns. The clan war is being neutralized The chief of the communist rebellion gangs leaves the post of Minister of the Interior. Nano seeks the lost powers The Chinese embassy in Belgrade is bombed European Parliament: We recognize Rugova as President of Kosovo ON PAGE 3 Kosovo loses one of its distinguished figures Belgrade executes academic Fehmi Agani ON PAGE 2 The issue of elections before we move on to self-government! ON PAGE 2 The judges block Meladin's dressing ON PAGE 2

A large rally on the 8th anniversary of the killing of Azem Hajdari On this anniversary, in tribute to the killing of the hero of Albanian charisma, Azem Hajdari, different groups of “Shqetëqeni” gather on Tuesday afternoon at 11 with others in the Democratic Party. ON PAGE 3

Belgrade executes academic Fehmi Agani ON PAGE 2

BY RICHA VAZE Trumpa does not want Albania to be “wrapped up” toward the West (?) Now that the Albanians at the doors of the Kosovo war have significantly raised the temperature in the comparison of matters in Tirana, the question arises whether the “defiance” toward the West that is appearing in Kosovo is really such, and what it actually represents. At first glance, it seems that this “defiance” is represented by a not insignificant number of public reactions, which, not infrequently, have placed Tirana in a critical position with its Western partners. Since the first reactions after the start of NATO operations against Yugoslavia, positions in Tirana have been heard that at times have gone beyond the limits of normal political debate and turned into direct accusations against the West. These positions have been articulated by various political and media actors who, relying on the strong emotions brought by the Kosovo drama, have tried to create the idea of a fundamental mismatch between Albanian interests and Western strategy. In reality, this approach does not seem to stem from a cool analysis of developments, but rather from the attempt to instrumentalize the Kosovo crisis in the service of internal political agendas. Faced with a conflict with tragic consequences for the Albanians of Kosovo, parties and groupings in Tirana have found in the rhetoric of “disobedience” to allies a way to gain ground in public opinion, especially at a time when internal political divisions remain deep. The heavy burden of the exodus, the images of violence, and the uncertainty over Kosovo’s fate have fostered a strong emotional climate, where rationality is often replaced by immediate reaction. In this climate, it is understandable that critical voices toward the West find greater resonance. But it is equally clear that the strategic orientation of Albanians, both in Albania and in Kosovo, has been and remains closely linked to the Euro-Atlantic world. Man of war in the LDK Now that the Albanians at the doors of the Kosovo war have significantly raised the temperature in the comparison of matters in Tirana, the question arises whether the “defiance” toward the West that is appearing in Kosovo is really such, and what it actually represents. At first glance, it seems that this “defiance” is represented by a not insignificant number of public reactions, which, not infrequently, have placed Tirana in a critical position with its Western partners. ON PAGE 3

Rugova met with Chancellor Schröder in Bonn European Parliament: We recognize Rugova as President of Kosovo Rugova meets with Chancellor Schröder in Bonn ON PAGE 3

The issue must be resolved before we move on to self-government! Zhairi is objecting to the dependence on the involvement of illegal forestry directors with the government ON PAGE 2

The judges block Meladin's dressing Hundreds of citizens without going out into Congressive ON PAGE 2

Today, 239 days since the killing of the Leader of the opposition, the government protects Azem Hajdari’s killers Today and yesterday, since the killing of Azem Hajdari, mark the 239 days that have passed since his execution in the heart of Tirana. In this period, according to the article, state institutions and the judiciary have not only failed to fully clarify the event, but have also created the impression that they are protecting its perpetrators and organizers. According to the author, the killing of Azem Hajdari cannot be seen as an isolated criminal act, but as an assassination with a clear political background, linked to the harsh climate of confrontation between power and opposition. The article emphasizes that family members, supporters, and public opinion continue to demand justice, while the government is accused of dragging out the investigation and tolerating a system of impunity. The text goes on to underline that the memory of Azem Hajdari remains alive and that his name is linked to the political resistance of the Albanian opposition. For this reason, any delay in the investigation or any attempt to downplay the crime is seen as a blow not only to his figure, but also to trust in the rule of law itself. Continues on page 3

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