The branches of government are not rivals

Expanded meeting of the administrative council of the Tirana prefecture. Prime Minister Fatos Nano also attends PAGES 2–3

A DEPUTY IS A SPY

The “Bezhani” Commission completes its vetting of the People’s Assembly The vetting found no State Security collaborators among members of the government cabinet or the presidency Read on page 4

The chapter on personal freedoms and rights is completed

IN THE CONSTITUTIONAL COMMISSION PAGE 4

Bilateral cooperation agreement signed

DUTCH DEFENCE MINISTER IN TIRANA PAGE 6

TRIAL BEGINS OVER THE ILLEGAL RALLY

Ritvan Bode in the Tirana court PAGE 6

KALAKULLA: “WE ARE NOT A CORRUPT PARTY LIKE THE DP...”

DBSH responds positively to the President of the Republic’s invitation “We are a constructive opposition and try to serve democracy in Albania” PAGE 6

Your former ministers are on the list. I haven’t removed them

Kryemëkryes? Arapi assures the leader of the DP

Much ado about nothing

Arben Rakipi: I have no files on Nano’s ministers The Prosecutor General responds to press rumors PAGE 5

Albania moves toward membership in the World Trade Organization

Mariza Lino: “Albania’s membership in the World Trade Organization, WTO, will be the key point, because it will have a positive impact on the Albanian economy” PAGE 7