MINISTERS KOQ, NAJDAÇAGA AND SHULI REPORT TO PARLIAMENT ON THE SPEEDBOATS PAGE 3

The operation to remove the kiosks has failed because the crane and bulldozer did not arrive “for technical reasons” PAGE 8

DURRËS—The preliminary liquidation tender for the Training Center has been completed. It will be established with funds from the World Bank, which has invested USD 1 million. Private and state entities connected with the seaport will receive training here. PAGE 6

Police: The circulation of cars without license plates will no longer be tolerated PAGE 12

BURREL—Smuggling involves not only food products, fuel, weapons, etc., but also chrome. Employees of the Ferrochrome Plant are aware of this and have also informed in writing the Ministry of Public Order, the Ministry of Economy and Privatization, as well as “Albkrom.” PAGE 12

NATO Secretary General Havier Solana and NATO force commander Uesli Klark arrived yesterday in Skopje, Macedonia (ROJTER) 24 hours away from Saturday. The winds of war blow over peace. The Americans are adding planes in Europe: 51 yesterday and 12 heavy bombers today and tomorrow The US has ordered more than 50 additional planes to fly to Europe for possible air strikes against Serbia if the peace talks fail. A US spokesman said that the fighter aircraft, including 12 of the latest “Stealth” bombers, undetectable by radar, would be sent over the next two days. This brings the number of US aircraft to 260, which could be used in strikes against Serbia. The deployment of another 51 fighter planes to Europe is the clearest sign that diplomatic pressure on Millosheviç is mounting. In Washington, impatience is growing with Millosheviç, who refuses to accept a NATO peacekeeping force. NATO has authorized Secretary General Solana to launch air strikes against Yugoslavia if the Serbian side does not sign an agreement. He stressed that the peace terms are clear if the Serbs do not change course and do not agree to the conditions set by the international community.

BANK DEPOSIT INTEREST RATES AT SIX BANKS PAGE 5 INTEREST RATES ON DEPOSITS IN LEK (min-max) BANKS MIN. MAX. Banka e Kursimeve 2% 16.5 % Banka Komb. Tregtare 2% 16.5 % Alpha Credit Bank 2% 18 % Banka Italo-Shqiptare 15% 18 % Banka Kombëtare Greke 6% 19 % Tirana Bank 2% 17 %

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