“I will resign if Parliament elects a co-chair from ‘Union for Democracy’”

Republican Sabri Godo responds to the DP’s demand to have co-chairs on the commission for drafting the Constitution. Arben Imami: “The DP should submit its proposals to Parliament, not air them at press conferences” Republican Sabri Godo responds to the DP’s demand to have co-chairs on the commission for drafting the Constitution “I will resign if Parliament elects a co-chair from ‘Union for Democracy’” Arben Imami: “The DP should submit its proposals to Parliament, not air them at press conferences” PAGE 5

NOT “THE SP SAID,” BUT “THE SP DID”

Secretary General of the SSPA Pandeli Majko: “If we do not strike at corruption, it will devour us” NOT “THE SP SAID,” BUT “THE SP DID” Transparency is one of the most effective tools in the fight against corruption. Corrupt elements from Sali Berisha’s government still work in the customs service Tirana Petro Koçi “Effective oversight of the state administration is needed” Durrës Luan Hajdaraga “Albania will cope with any situation on its northern borders” READ ON PAGES 2–3 Secretary General of the SSPA, Pandeli Majko

DBSH opposes the DP’s statement calling for a national commission against smuggling

The prosecution should fight smuggling Leaders of the United Right have on several occasions accused former DP government officials of corruption, citing facts and documents PAGE 5

Another 600 litres of water per second for Tirana in August

Bovillë, work continues PAGE 7

Italy and Denmark eliminated

France ’98 PAGE 15

Prime Minister Fatos Nano in Sarandë

INSIDE Prime Minister Fatos Nano in Sarandë PAGE 2 Efforts to ensure security in the region From 8–10 July, NATO warships in Durrës

Shocking crime

The Albanian Helsinki Committee responds PAGE 4

Everything in accordance with ESAF-2

The Minister of Finance receives the IMF mission PAGE 6