Opposition leader: NATO command in the hands of the USA, the return of all displaced people, one of the most decisive factors of victory “I would also like to appeal to the people in Kosovo’s institutions, to the political forces, to the representatives of the KLA, to sit down together as soon as possible, in order to draft the program that is needed, and a strategy for the Albanians of Kosovo going forward; they are coming closer, so it is very important for Kosovo to be represented together in this process.” The return of the Albanians of Kosovo to their homes is approaching, so it is very important that Kosovo’s representatives be together in this process. The government usurps the powers of local government Two women returned to the yard of their home in Prizren [?] after the return of Kosovo Albanians

ON PAGE 2 Tirana still has much to do The presidency transfers powers to the service inspectors

Immediately after the war, Kosovo remains an important factor. First of all, the problem of administration. Kosovo is not Albania; it is governed by the UN, a very broad mission. Of course, Kosovo also has its national aspirations, which we hope will be resolved. There are also other problems in Kosovo. The way in which political and social problems are addressed and resolved must be treated in the new context of Kosovo and of the Albanian factor as a whole. Kosovo cannot in any way stand outside this, but time must not be lost either. It is now in the focus of attention, and this both favors it and burdens it with responsibility. This is so that it does not be delayed and dragged out further. For this, it needs not only policies, but also people, high-quality people. The necessary mechanisms must be created and put to work. More than ever, Kosovo's place in the region is important. It is a clearly new reality in the Balkans and in Europe. This increases both the duties and the chances. Within this framework comes the problem of order, of law, of Kosovo's institutions, of the political forces, of cooperation with the USA, with Europe and with Albania. Overcoming the difficulties cannot be done hastily, but neither can it be done through endless waiting. The difficulties are many, the consequences of the war are visible, the human drama is still alive. Nevertheless, everything must take shape and direction. In Kosovo, order and security are indispensable. Without this there can be no normal return to life. There can be no economic and institutional recovery. The return of people to their homes, reconstruction, the organization of the administration, education and public life require stability. The relationship with the international factor and with Albania itself is also important. Against this backdrop, the postwar dilemmas are also raised, and they require wisdom and commitment.

The government usurps the powers of local government ON PAGE 2 By decision taken by the presidium of the municipal council, the Turkish villa on “Reshit Petrela” street has been given the name of the Tirana mayor. A decision without legal basis. There are still places where street names must be set by law. We tried to discover the motives behind this decision and learned that in the offices of the Tirana Municipality, a special fund bears the mayor's name. Under these conditions, opposition councillors consider the presidium's decision unlawful and have requested clarification. They warn that they will take the matter to court. Tirana still has much to do The Presidency has nominated those who have left for the parliamentary elections The Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo, loose from the peace plan

ON PAGE 2 Bukoshi: Beware of Milosevic's maneuvers Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo, skeptical about the peace plan

ON PAGE 3 Albania needs a political solution Berisha exchanges views with representatives of organizations and lecturers from Albanian universities

Today, 266 days since the murder of the December leader The government protects the killers of Azem Hajdari Every day more and more, the murder of Azem Hajdari turns into a dark and inexplicable enigma, full of shadows and light. The state captured by the government of crime, instead of helping to uncover the perpetrators of this murder, is dragging out the investigation and obstructing justice. Instead of arresting the organizers and executors, the government is protecting them. It is now clear that its stance is political, not legal. Azem Hajdari remains a symbol of freedom and of December, while the dragging out of the investigation is yet another proof of the state's degradation. News [?] Author [?]

Heavy shelling on the Albanian border. Extremely tense situation among local residents The Serbs continue to fire shells at Tropojë and Has ON PAGE 4

The testimonies of political prosecutors, Arsim the witness for the prosecution in judicial spectacles against the opposition ON PAGE 4 Still a mystery over the motives for the killing of the powerful Polish politician Jiriame ON PAGE 4 To the trade unionists! Here is how the government destroyed the mines ON PAGE 5 The excuses and the abandonment of the miners' strikes

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ENGLISH RILINDJA DEMOKRATIKE — Democratic Rebirth Newspaper of the Democratic Party of Albania Year IX of publication, No. 1 (22560) Saturday, 6 August 1999 Price: 20 lekë / 250 drachma Summer section Postwar dilemmas Immediately after the war, Kosovo remains an important factor. First, the problem of administration... Berisha: Kosovo's factors should unite Opposition leader: NATO command in the hands of the USA, the return of all displaced people, one of the most decisive factors of victory. Brojka: Majko and Gjinushi in court The government usurps the competencies of local government. Tirana still has much to do. Bukoshi: Beware of Milosevic's maneuvers Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo, skeptical about the peace plan. Albania needs a political solution. Today, 266 days since the murder of the December leader The government protects the killers of Azem Hajdari. Heavy shelling on the Albanian border Serbs continue to fire shells at Tropojë and Has. ITALIANO RILINDJA DEMOKRATIKE — Democratic Rebirth Newspaper of the Democratic Party of Albania Year IX of publication, No. 1 (22560) Saturday, 6 August 1999 Price: 20 lekë / 250 drachma Summer section Postwar dilemmas Immediately after the war, Kosovo remains an important factor. First, the problem of administration... Berisha: Kosovo's factors should unite Opposition leader: NATO command in the hands of the USA, the return of all displaced people, one of the most decisive factors of victory. Brojka: Majko and Gjinushi in court The government usurps the competencies of local government. Tirana still has much to do. Bukoshi: Beware of Milosevic's maneuvers Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo, skeptical about the peace plan. Albania needs a political solution. Today, 266 days since the murder of the December leader The government protects the killers of Azem Hajdari. Heavy shelling on the Albanian border Serbs continue to fire shells at Tropojë and Has.