STRONG U.S. SUPPORT FOR ALBANIA

President of the Republic Rexhep Meidani concluded his visit to the United States President Meidani and U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno (REUTERS)

The coalition roundtable differs from the executive

INSIDE The prime minister’s spokesperson clarifies: The coalition roundtable differs from the executive “The prime minister’s message points in a different direction from the one that has been discussed in the press in recent days. The head of government called for greater responsibility and commitment—things that only strengthen the coalition.” PAGE 2

Tomas Pickering, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs “We are well aware of the needs and problems Albania is currently facing, and we hope to carry out the tasks before us in a transparent and honest manner.” Senator Bob Dole, former Republican candidate for President of the United States, meets with President Meidani “I wanted to meet you and get to know you because of your personal qualities.” PAGE 5

German Bundestag supports the constitutional process in Albania

The Chairman of the Presidium of the People’s Assembly concludes his visit to Germany PAGE 3

I reported the smuggling

Incident at the Devoll police station. Head of the crimes unit responds The truck carrying smuggled goods that I had impounded was released by the station chief, Agron Braçe. The Interior Ministry spokesperson’s statement said that the head of the crimes unit had gone to an unknown destination, whereas he was at the ministry to meet with its senior officials. PAGE 4

At 75, one year since the birth of Professor Stefan Pollo

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