Meta–Gjinushi, a million-dollar deal

Meta has deliberately appointed one of his closest associates to head the Ministry of Transport, hoping to build another villa Corridor Eight costs Shuli her job. The head of the PSD gets the Roads Directorate, while the Prime Minister gains another ministry on page 2

The murder had been planned before the Vlora rally

Albert Gjahtari met with Gjinushi at the offices of the People’s Assembly three days before and one day after the crime The plan to execute the martyr Agim Hysenbelliu is uncovered on page 6 Yesterday, the Governor, blinder than ever, recited several memorized accusations against Berisha “Union for Democracy” denounces

Who is the next thief?

By Sami NEZA Prime Minister Ilir Meta thanked Minister Shuli yesterday on the occasion of her resignation, without reminding her of anything she had done while at the head of the Ministry of Privatization. Thus, Shuli’s resignation alone was enough for Corridor Eight—sabotaged, delayed and plundered—to disappear from the attention of the government and Meta, along with thousands of kilometers of potholed roads, dozens of concealed projects and dozens more never started, resulting in a total lack of investment in Albania’s infrastructure on page 5

The prosecution should summon the murderers

Yesterday, the prosecution made a strange announcement. It wants to summon the opposition leader, Sali Berisha, to testify about the murder of Agim Hysenbelliu. This prosecution, which has not made a habit of this kind of procedure for long, merely demonstrates that it has no intention whatsoever of uncovering the truth about the murder and the involvement of state structures. As is known, the murder took place on Sunday in the presence of thousands of police forces from Vlora and across the country, forces from the Ministry of the Interior, secret service structures, special forces, and other uniformed structures. on page 5

Shkëlqim, you wretch, you can’t protect the Treasury thieves!

Yesterday, the Governor, more yellow-faced than ever, recited several memorized accusations against Berisha . Shkëlqim, you wretch, remains the key to finding the Treasury robbers, but Shkëlqim is also responsible for the loss on the stock exchanges of four tons of gold taken from the Treasury in 1989–90. on page 9

The opposition is barred from monitoring the elections

“Union for Democracy” denounces President Meidani’s latest farce . The opposition is barred from monitoring the elections. on page 3

SP in panic cancels the KPD meeting

The opposition’s magnificent rally has forced the SP to postpone the Vlora KPD meeting until next week . SP in panic cancels the KPD meeting. on page 3

The Electoral Code, an attempt to manipulate the vote

Bode meets with the OSCE representative . The Electoral Code, an attempt to manipulate the vote. The Secretary General once again assured Robinson that the PD would participate in the upcoming elections and win them. In this regard, she is following the continuation of the electoral process in Albania with great interest. on page 5

Year IX of publication No. (2542) SATURDAY 20 MAY 2000 Price: 20 lekë (250 drachmas) ADDRESS: 10 “Xhonh Martinit” St. Tel.: 323 55 and 323 57 Tel&Fax: 303 29 Account No.: 5092/116 - BKT No. 1, Tirana Internet address: www.rilindjademokratike.com and E-mail: gazetard@albaniamonline.net Editor-in-chief Astrit PATOZI Deputy editors-in-chief Sami NEZA, Shemsi PEPOSHI

The “55” newspaper’s poetry prizes are awarded

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The Business Department was established in the Democratic Party

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