24/07/1999
Original newspaper scan
scroll · drag · double-click

Rilindja Demokratike

24 July 1999

Powerful protest by Albanians in Greece

Thousands against the Greek “sale” occupy “Omonia” Square ON PAGE 4

Nano: I want money and the newspaper “ZP”

Nano seeks to impose his demands on rivals for the leadership of the PS ON PAGE 3

Shuli will not resign over a tender

The latest scandal of the governing coalition is closed ON PAGE 5

Brussels ultimatum: “Friends” demand that Azem Hajdari’s killers be found. “Let this be the finest example for Albanian justice”

Albania, a threat to Kosovo and the region as well

The absence of order in Albania, corruption in the administration, an incapable and corrupt legal system, smuggling and a total absence of law—all reflecting the government’s incapacity—were among the main conclusions of the meeting of the Friends of Albania, held in Brussels two days ago. For the first time, Albania is being warned that it poses a risk to stability in the region because of large-scale crime in the country and the possibility that it may be exported. At the same time, it is noted, with qualifications, that stability and progress in Albania will be important to the success of the international community’s efforts in Kosovo and neighboring countries. This is the first time that prominent representatives of the international community and permanent observers of the situation in Albania have used such harsh language about the country’s government, warning it of a new isolation of Albania, expressed as the country’s inability to benefit from international aid and support. ON PAGE 3 The absence of order in many regions of the country is not only a problem for Albania, but also threatens international efforts to establish normality and the rule of law in Kosovo and improve stability in the region

Limprecht takes the oath in Washington

The new U.S. ambassador is optimistic about Albania’s future Arrested

Football in Prishtina

Football in Prishtina

Albania risks joining the category of failed states

“Union for Democracy” comments on international reactions to the situation in the country “Neither changing ministers nor the judicial system can be effective, since gangs, bandits, mafiosi and”

Two Albanians arrested with 40 kilograms of drugs

on page 4

of failed states

can be effective, since gangs, bandits, mafiosi and smugglers have deep roots among ministers and ministries, parliamentarians and parliamentary speakers, prosecutors and chief prosecutors, police officers and police chiefs” ON PAGE 3

We will leave the government

Corridor Eight demands Shuli’s “head.” PAD gives Prime Minister Majko an ultimatum: At the heart of the dispute between the Ministry of Transport and the rest of the governing coalition is the obstruction by this institution of the construction of the Corridor Eight roads ON PAGE 2

Milo continues to remain silent...

Greece intensifies its “sweep” against Albanians ON PAGE 2

Edi Paloka appointed new spokesperson for the DP

The Democratic Party appoints head of its press office Edi Paloka, well-known journalist for RD and member of the National Council of the DP, was appointed spokesperson for the Democratic Party. His appointment is part of the further restructuring of the DP and a fundamental improvement in its relations with the public. Paloka, former head of the RD newspaper and one of its most prominent journalists, has made a major contribution to the opposition press, where over a long period he has distinguished himself through his incisive political articles and analyses. His appointment as head of the Democratic Party’s press office is expected to help create a new atmosphere in its relations with the media in Albania.

Albakri heading toward a hunger strike

Albakri’s miners and metallurgists will continue the strike until their demands are met The strike by the miners and metallurgists, which began on July 30, will continue until their economic and other demands are fully met; they have reached a separate agreement on these, and the hunger strike will begin ON PAGE 5

Kosovo between normality and the renewal of war

The government protects the killers of Azem Hajdari

Today, 308 days since the murder of the December Leader Every day that passes since the murder of Azem Hajdari, symbol of democracy and pluralism, proves the involvement of Fatos Nano’s government, the government of the successor whose formation was watched by the entire Albanian world. The governments of the former communists, which have left the criminals who took the life of the December Leader free and unpunished, show Albanians that they have been and remain on the side of the murderers, who have been sheltered but not removed from power. Democrats and all Albanians who loved and honored Azem Hajdari can never tolerate this fact. The government must either catch the criminals and bring them to justice, or hand over power, because it itself committed the murder of Azem Hajdari.

Proofreader wanted

The newspaper "RD" is looking to hire a proofreader who meets the following requirements: 1. Must have completed the Faculty of Language and Literature 2. Must have computer skills