Berisha’s escorts, those arrested on 14 September

While under house arrest, they have taken part in all the rallies held in various districts of the country. Where is the state, and why is the law not being enforced?

For guaranteed security and protection in Albania

By FATOS NANO National security and defense categorically require cooperation between the governing majority and the opposition on the basis of the Constitution and the laws of the democratic state.

Police report Lushnje judge

Counterfeiting ring arrested; judge was an accomplice PAGES 3, 4, 5

Meta: Berisha, I won’t forgive you again

Politics and the law Berisha lends his face to the artists’ pseudo-strike Meta: Berisha, I won’t forgive you again Meta: No concessions of any kind can be made. A concession would set a precedent, leading to a chain of hunger strikes and ultimatums imposed on institutions supposedly with the idea of “come on, let’s find a political solution.” As long as I am prime minister, I will not make a political deal either with Sali Berisha or with anyone else at the expense of institutions and the law. Prime Minister Meta

Nano: Enough empty words; the Commission is making the Pact concrete

Parliament established the “Stability Pact” commission yesterday We will turn the “Stability Pact” into a “Marshall Plan” Nano: We must recognize that, for the first time in Albania’s pluralist history, a parliamentary body, exercising the mandate given to it by voters and the Constitution, is opening up institutional opportunities for cooperation between the executive and civil society or business communities PAGE 3

Berisha officially took control of the TOB strike yesterday

PD, the political face of the striking arts community PAGE 16

Friday 7 January 2000 Year 58 - No. 21 (1432) ALBANIA 30 ... IN GREECE 100 DOK

weather

in Albania Sun and Cloud Temperatures: 0 and 10° Celsius Rain is expected to begin; temperatures are rising

• Majority MPs support the government • Prime Minister: Either we enforce the law or the country descends into anarchy PAGE 2

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