MARCH DIARY ‘97
EXCLUSIVE DOCUMENT
1 MARCH 1997/ What President Berisha discussed with PS representatives
BERISHA: I WILL REVEAL THE 50 THOUSAND USD THAT PD RECEIVED FROM GJALLICA 16 years after the civil war, the political talks are revealed. Berisha: Do not support the rebels Special on pages 2-3
In Europe with a Referendum
Commentary
BY Genci Kojdheli In Europe with a Referendum In less than a week, the European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy (or, to put it plainly, the man who decides whether Europe will take us in or leave us on the road) has delivered two blows to the governing majority, and more specifically to Prime Minister Berisha and his adventure of trying to launch a referendum on the passing of three laws. For clarification... continues on page 21
Poll, Gjoni overtakes Rama. PS leader: We will deal with the police
SHQIPTARJA.com
Page 5 Poll, Gjoni overtakes Rama. PS leader: We will deal with the police Gjiknuri: There are duplicates, OSCE recommendations are not being implemented
Berisha: Edi Rama begged Ilir Meta, I do not behead people
YESTERDAY’S PRESS CONFERENCE
Page 6 Berisha: Edi Rama begged Ilir Meta, I do not behead people The Prime Minister rejects Fyle: I am determined to hold a referendum
EDUCATION AND MARCH 7
COMMENTARY
Page 21 BY AFRIM KRASNIQI EDUCATION AND MARCH 7
March 8 that never comes...
Urban Particle
BY Evis Cerga March 8 that never comes... For March 8, everyone thinks about what gift to give their mothers, while I would have wanted her to continue to BE in my life. This will not be a painful story, but even without pain a mother does not bring you into life. I will take my cue from a day we have celebrated for years, to put a few lines on paper. I would have very much liked to write something long about mothers, but today I will write about my mother... continues on page 21
TRAVIATA BALLET! NOT TO BE MISSED
OUTSKIRTS
Page 10 BY ALBA MALLTEZI TRAVIATA BALLET! NOT TO BE MISSED
Arvizu: I’ll roll up my sleeves on June 23 you deserve free elections
CITIZENS’ RESPONSE
Page 4 Arvizu: I’ll roll up my sleeves on June 23 you deserve free elections The ambassador responds on Facebook: The CEC must do its homework
“WEEKEND”
Pages 13-17 March 8, the celebration and protest with mimosa and whistles, here are the events
CIA report
The dismissal of Zhukov offended Albanians
Pages 18-19
Kumbaro on Trebicka
They have butchered “Palace 176”. Yesterday’s ceremony
Pages 10-11
The latest crosswords by Kadri Vokopola
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CONDOLENCE
The editorial staff of Shqiptarja.com newspaper and TV AiReport expresses its condolences to our colleague Elona Elezi and her family, for the death at the age of 64 of her father Njazi Elezi