Interview of Finance Minister Dr. Arben Malaj given to the newspaper's editor-in-chief Luan M. Rama "I always stand face to face with colleagues. For those who attacked Albania, the shame remains theirs. We, as a parliamentary group, will only present arguments, confrontations and concrete figures. I am ready for any clarification and responsibility, as well as for any clarification before the Albanian parliament. I am as proud as I was in March 1997, I am just as calm in the face of foolish accusations, I am just as calm, I am ready to be investigated for every action. I am as optimistic as people understand me, while certain individuals with other narrow interests stay awake at night seeking convincing accusations and motions of no confidence". PAGE 3

Prime Minister Nano, with representatives of local government, calls for a joint effort to maximize the benefits PAGE 2

Special state structure to fight corruption PAGE 2

The fight against corruption PAGE 4

PS CONFERENCE DURRËS Andije Meçe is congratulated and the provocation is brought into government Luan Hoxha: "For political polling, the party does it, not Shqipi" PAGE 4 AFTER A NANO-MAJKO TT MEETING WITH THE NEWSPAPER "ZËRI I POPULLIT" Today's citizens - "the face of yesterday's power" Fejzi Hoxha, buyer and dressmaker of fish PAGE 5

Criminal liability for soldiers who have not returned their personal weapons 35% of energy is not billed KESH: a new mechanism is needed At the Ministry of Public Order Directors are being moved Criminal liability for soldiers who have not returned their personal weapons PAGE 6 35% of energy is not billed KESH: new management is required PAGE 7

We attack ourselves first; even in this fight, the key is to intensify PAGE 5

"France '98" ARGENTINA AND GERMANY LEAVE THE WORLD CUP TO ELMUTOMIREN PAGE 13