Meidani: Integration into NATO, a priority of Albanian policy

The “Dragon 2000” exercise begins PAGE 7

Prison opens for customs officials; 2 arrested, 13 wanted

ANTI-CORRUPTION A severe blow against smuggling by customs and the prosecution In the photo: Director General of Customs, Petrit Ago Customs and the prosecution join forces in a major operation against smuggling Prison opens for customs officials; 2 arrested, 13 wanted • Company owners: one in prison, two wanted, along with 12 drivers • Goods brought in from Greece (air conditioners) were declared as transit cargo bound for Kosovo and sold all along the route from Kakavija to Morinë, under the watch of anti-smuggling groups Saranda customs director dismissed PAGE 7

Sue the Municipality; Brojka pays ... another 1 billion

• Here are the first 8 cases in which the unlawful actions and failures to act by Tirana Municipality officials subordinate to Sali Kelmendi and Albert Brojka have been penalized with enormous sums Sue the Municipality; Brojka pays ... another 1 billion Cold logic: the Municipality acts unlawfully, the court rules against the Municipality; amount: 1 billion lekë THE SHOCKING MATERIAL IN DETAIL ON PAGES 2–3

Documents found: Meksi–Bukoshi: Stay in this headquarters for 10 years free of charge

• Bukoshi with a headquarters and diplomatic representative in the capital, Tirana Documents found: Meksi–Bukoshi: Stay in this headquarters for 10 years free of charge The contract granting Bujar Bukoshi two buildings in Tirana expires in 2003 PAGE 4

Mark Krasniqi and Sali Berisha are linked by Enver Hoxha and “Down with NATO!”, “Down with Rambouillet”

PAGE 5 REACTION AND RESPONSE

META TO PREFECTS: WHOEVER OBSTRUCTS REGISTRATION MUST BE DISMISSED

ELECTIONS In Kukës, Lushnje, Durrës, Shkodër, Tirana, etc., the registration process is being obstructed. There are no reasons; the delays serve political purposes only. PAGE 5

THE “BUZEDERRI” OF VLORA IS ARRESTED, BUT AN INNOCENT MAN REMAINS DEAD

CRIME Police are investigating the causes. One of the perpetrators has been arrested; the second is wanted. PAGE 7

GERMANS: 52.5 MILLION MARKS FOR 2000; PACT PROJECTS ON THE LIST

DONATIONS The German government, the leading donor within the framework of the Pact PAGE 9