The capital, 92 hours in the police’s grip

HIGHLIGHTS The capital, 92 hours in the police’s grip Since yesterday, forces from two special units and “Brisku” have also been out on the streets PAGE 10

In Krabë and Shkodër, 9 million USD stolen right under Berisha’s nose

14–15 March 1997, the “black nights” of the State Treasury and state banks • For the first time, the theft of a quantity of gold has been established: two criminals left old traces on the tunnel floor. The facility had not been inspected since February 1997, despite the existence of regulations for its security and safekeeping • The opposition’s three mouthpieces, RD, TV Shijak and Berisha, produced their verdict just hours after the theft • The investigation into the disappearance of 6 million dollars from the State Treasury branch in March 1997 has been forgotten PAGES 2–3

The Prime Minister becomes a father for the second time, this time to a boy

NEWS FACT The Prime Minister becomes a father for the second time, this time to a boy

Nano: The pact is not a race, but

Socialist leader Nano greets the congress of the Austrian Social Democrats. The Pact is also at the center of the visit; Nano meets Austrian coordinator Busek

Dokle: Victory in the local elections brings solutions to problems

Secretary-General of the PS, Dokle in Sevaster The Socialist Party promised to build a normal state, and we have done that, but we have an abnormal man among us PAGE 5

Western chancelleries alarmed by the destabilizing factor “Berisha”

Public Relations Secretary Rama speaks to the press PAGE 5

The right wing lynches the OSCE and the West

The right-wing opposition sharply alarms the OSCE PAGE 6

Nano: The Pact is not a race, but a shared pace of integration

Socialist leader Nano greets the congress of the Austrian social democrats. The Pact is also at the center of the visit; Nano meets Austrian coordinator Busek not a race, but a shared pace of integration • The socialist leader greets the Austrian social democrats • We know very well the dangers of extremist left- or right-wing, populist or nationalist policies in today’s modern and global developments • We will bring the peoples of the Balkans into the European family PAGES 2–3

Vranicki responds to Nano’s invitation: Yes! I’m coming to Albania with a delegation of businesspeople and banks

We will resolve what can be resolved, discuss what is open to discussion, and say no to unacceptable demands PAGE 4

Meta in Kukës: I offer you flood victims two solutions

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Igli Tare makes history, four goals in the Bundesliga

In the photo: Tare and coach Rehagel (REUTERS) PAGE 15 In the photo: Tare and coach Rehagel (REUTERS)

In the photo: Monika Kryemadhi with her newborn son Besar Meta (Photo: A.Babani) PAGE 16 In the photo: Monika Kryemadhi with her newborn son Besar Meta (Photo: A.Babani)

Secretary-General: PS Dokle in Sevaster

Secretary-General: PS Dokle in Sevaster Dokle: Victory of the