25/03/1998
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Zëri i Popullit

25 March 1998

Nano in Germany

Yesterday, at the invitation of German Foreign Minister Klaus Kinkel, Albanian Prime Minister Fatos Nano left for a visit to Germany. Nano will take part in the expanded meeting that the Contact Group for the former Yugoslavia will hold in Bonn. Before leaving, Nano stated at Rinas Airport: “Kosovo is an issue that no longer belongs to Serbia.”

Scalfaro writes to Meidani

“First of all, I would like to assure you that the Italian government and people share with you the same concerns about the situation in Kosovo, and that we are following its developments with the greatest attention.” “First of all, I would like to assure you that the Italian government and people share with you the same concerns about the situation in Kosovo, and that we are following its developments with the greatest attention. We are fully convinced that violence will not be tolerated and that the problems must be resolved through dialogue, inspired by the values of peace, democracy, and respect for the fundamental rights of all the parties involved.” PAGE 2

Second Albania–EU Meeting

Both sides concluded that the Government of Albania had made considerable efforts to restore stability after the 1997 crisis, including macroeconomic stabilization and a commitment to act in accordance with the requirements of the International Community... The Community delegation reaffirmed its full commitment to helping Albania PAGES 4–5

THE CRIMINALS RETURN

More than a remembrance, an appeal for justice. Coexistence is no shield for crime Not a few criminals continue to work in state offices, in the structures of the Ministry of the Interior, in the Republican Guard, in SHIK, in the courts and prosecution offices. They even talk about coexis…tence… They build careers, … in positions of responsibility, … and in some cases it is no surprise to find them in… some ministry.

Extremely serious situation in Deçan

SERBIAN BOMBARDMENTS IN THE BORDER AREAS WITH ALBANIA Heavy weapons have been deployed: tanks, armored vehicles, cannons, mortars, and helicopters

Milošević still far from the demands of the London meeting

OLLBRIGHT IN ROME

“Same dream” with the US and EU for Kosovo

GREEK MINISTER PANGALLOS: PAGE 11

Chairman Avni Shehu accused

Another scandal at the Court of Cassation Korçë: 300 families write to the Presidium of the People's Assembly PAGE 6 Another scandal at the Court of Cassation Chairman Avni Shehu accused Korçë: 300 families write to the Presidium of the People's Assembly PAGE 6

THREE ACCOMPLICES ARRESTED

Shkodër: The case file on the Urë Vajgurore massacre Durrës: Court hands down the death penalty DEATH SENTENCE FOR THE 25-YEAR-OLD PAGE 6 Shkodër: The case file on the Urë Vajgurore massacre THREE ACCOMPLICES ARRESTED Durrës: Court hands down the death penalty DEATH SENTENCE FOR THE 25-YEAR-OLD PAGE 6

Alusha Guma, a member of the FRESSH leadership in Durrës, blessed by police officers Nazmi Shuli and Flamur Maka Facsimile of the photographs published in “Zëri i Popullit” on May 12, 1996. Alusha Guma, a member of the FRESSH leadership in Durrës, blessed by police officers Nazmi Shuli and Flamur Maka. Facsimile of the photographs published in “Zëri i Popullit” on May 12, 1996.

The American congressman

TETOVO

American Congressman Eliot Engel at the Albanian University

TELOVE American Congressman Eliot Engel at the Albanian University PAGE 10

List of police officers implicated in violence against the opposition in Durrës on May 11, 1996

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