Awaiting the appointment of the ministers proposed by Prime Minister Fatos Nano MEJDANI DECREES ONLY TWO MINISTERS The prime minister's spokesperson: “The president of the republic acted within his powers as provided by law” The Albanian prime minister submitted to the President of the Republic a request for the dismissal of four ministers of the governing cabinet and the appointment, on the basis of the Constitution, under Article 97 of the draft of the strengthened political project in the Coalition. This is the normal, lawful route, which presents the Government’s requests and dismisses ministers in the proper way, in accordance with the procedures announced in the media. (Photo: J. QIRER) Fino, President Mejdani at the moment of his election as President of the Republic

PSA REACTS: The delay and obstruction of the changes proposed by the prime minister after the vote of confidence given on 14 April by the full PSA and the government agreement with the 4 allied parties is creating a destabilizing picture for Albania. The PSA calls on the prime minister to undertake all the necessary institutional steps to carry out the requested changes, in accordance with the constitution and the coalition agreement, despite any hesitation, discrepancy of 4 April, has given for the country's veracity.

In the People's Assembly The deployment of NATO troops is requested and President Clinton is called on to enforce the establishment of the red line in Kosovo Paskal Milo: “THE SERBIAN SIDE IS TRYING TO BRING THE TENSION CLOSER TO THE BORDERS WITH ALBANIA...” PAGE 2

The SPD Congress of Germany PAGE 11

DURRES: Prime Minister Nano takes part in the meeting of the prefecture’s administrative council PAGE 3