NATO: KOSOVO, NOT A SECOND BOSNIA

The Atlantic Alliance’s first air exercises are conducted over the airspace of Albania and Macedonia

NATO base in Aviano, Italy, where the aircraft took off during yesterday’s exercises over Albania and Macedonia (REUTERS)

Milosevic’s last chance

The Albanian government welcomes NATO exercises NATO Secretary General warns: “Today, the exercises are being held to show, in a clear way, that we can deploy forces in the region. We want to show that we are prepared to intervene, if necessary, to help the international community find a solution to Kosovo’s terrible problem.” PAGE 3

Work on the draft Constitution is praised

At the Venice Commission PAGE 2

The state steps up its care for emigrants

The interministerial committee meets PAGE 2

“The Alliance for the State” prepares for victory

June 21 – local elections PAGE 5

Berisha: I had a corrupt government

INSIDE THE DP TRIES TO JUSTIFY ITS FAILURE IN THE JUNE 21 ELECTIONS Meksi – Shehu: Berisha was at the helm

A visit that failed before it began

NOTE OF THE DAY PAGE 4

Albanians know who the thieves are

FARUDIN ARAPI RESPONDS PAGE 7

Two enterprises, two faces of management

MAT Ferrochrome Plant: operating at a loss, rampant smuggling, high costs Klos Chromite Mine: all departments back in operation, fictitious payments eliminated MAT Two enterprises, two faces of management Ferrochrome Plant: operating at a loss, rampant smuggling, high costs Klos Chromite Mine: all departments back in operation, fictitious payments eliminated PAGE 6

TIRANA MUNICIPALITY BEGINS WORKING

A fact that should be emphasized PAGE 8

“We have been left in the shadows...”

Institute of Cultural Monuments PAGE 9