They will be held again on June 29

Majko: “For Kosovo’s sake, let’s not have a politically tense campaign” On the eve of the partial local elections PAGE 3

Tirana’s cleanup begins tomorrow

Fino: Let’s set party divisions aside and all work together for the capital Deputy Prime Minister Fino meets with local government officials PAGE 6

Jalia and Albanianhood, a story to be told

INSIDE... From the visit of the President of the Republic

THE SPY, AN OFFICIAL IN THE MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR

Police mega-operation to find the stolen mortars fails

At the end

From the visit of President of the Republic Rexhep Meidani to the July summit PAGE 2

Alliance for privatizing customs

Press conference by the Director General of Customs, Gëzim Bleta PAGE 7

CORRECTION

Regarding the article published in the newspaper “Shekulli” entitled “Brokë Pëllumbi is wrong,” I clarify that I have not made any comments to this newspaper and have not spoken with any journalist from this newspaper about what is stated in the article, regardless of my opinions on various issues of K. I sent a correction to the newspaper “Shekulli,” but as for the article, as with every issue, the editorial staff had the final say. Since it did not make this clear, I thought I should clarify that my position is not that of the peop-

To help those arriving from Kosovo

At the initiative of the Albanian government, an account has been opened at the Savings Bank, “To help those arriving from Kosovo,” where all public and private entities, foundations, citizens, or individuals can deposit their contributions. Account number in lek: 4595/3621 Account number in foreign currency: 4595/3721

It is not the first time that police operations have failed

Bandits and criminals, who are still kept within the public order structures, continue to sabotage PAGE 5

Berisha’s star went out along with Sude’s star

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“I don’t want the chair, I want Vlora”

Interview with Neki Dredha, candidate for mayor of Vlora, nominated by the political group “Alliance for the State” PAGE 3

ANNOUNCEMENT

On Monday, June 8, 1998, at 17:00, the Steering Committee of the Socialist Party of Vlora is organizing an election rally at the Sports Palace to present the candidate for Mayor, nominated by the “Alliance for the State.” SPP Steering Committee, Vlora