This year, the US is providing Albania with $47 million in aid

US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Jim Swgaret: We are encouraged by the Meta government’s firm stance on resolving the problems

Britain—Albania: very longstanding and unwavering support

Foreign Minister Milo after meeting with the British Foreign Secretary Milo: Albania has broad international support. The pact is not a contest between lobbying groups

Ranieri: No change in the Italian government’s position and commitment toward Albania

The Italian right is blocking aid to Albania PAGE 12

Nano - Meta:

Here are the essential priorities: Genuine cooperation between the SP and the Government YESTERDAY: THE LONG-AWAITED MEETING OF THE LEADERSHIP The relationship ...

Solid relations, to be strengthened further

• The emotions of the moment and misunderstandings created as a result of a lack of contacts and constructive debate must never form the basis of our political judgments. • Human or power interests are always individual, but solidarity is—and must be—the same and shared by everyone. • Individuals from among our ranks may also change, while the Party and the government that emerged from its ranks are perfected and modernized through the process of good governance and democratic reforms.

One police officer killed, another wounded

Morning operation; a killer is surrounded PAGE 4

Drachmas for a home: Albanians meet the requirements. What about the Greeks?

Greek housing loan PAGE 6

weather

in Albania Cloudy today. Temperatures range from 6 to 12°C. Cloudy Temperature: 6 and 12°C

ZËRI NEWS

Special courts for organized crime coming soon 5

NATIONAL LIBRARY TIRANË ALBANIA

Tirana, 10 USD dollars to turn the page

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Concession for investment and new jobs

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Thaçi: Who does a new UÇK serve?

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