Gazetat — Albanian Newspaper Archive

17/12/1996

An American lesson on dirty money. For the first time, the “pyramid” scheme is unraveled

The front page of the newspaper “Koha Jonë” contains the main story on the investigations into loan sharks and pyramid schemes, with emphasis on the role of the FBI and international interest. The pag

30/01/1997

Independent daily

The front page of the newspaper covers the crisis of the pyramid schemes in Albania in January 1997, with a focus on Berisha’s statements about returning money through savings passbooks rather than in

13/02/1997

PD Holds on to Meksi. Berisha strongly rejects opponents’ criticism

The front page of the newspaper “Koha Jonë” dated 13 February 1997 focuses on the political and economic crisis in Albania, with sharp criticism of Berisha, Meksi and the Democratic Party. At the cent

18/02/1997

The Municipality of Vlorë is demanding Mexi’s resignation. Otherwise, a hunger strike with the students

The front page of the newspaper “Koha Jonë” of 18 February 1997 is dominated by the main headline “Zija: The Bells for Mexi” and political-financial allegations linked to “Gjallica” and the Democratic

01/03/1997

SHIK intervenes to snatch away the hunger-striking students. The city takes to the square and burns the SHIK building

The front page of the newspaper “Koha Jonë” dated March 1, 1997 focuses on the severe situation in Vlorë, with the main headline about the bloodshed and announcements for the rally in “Ali Demi” squar

19/04/1997

Elections in Albania on 29 June. Vranik reveals conflicts in the police. The opposition concerned about Berisha's provocations

The page presents political developments in Albania in April 1997, with an emphasis on the upcoming elections, the state crisis, and conflicts within law enforcement structures. A major article compar

15/05/1997

The page presents a tense political climate in Albania in May 1997, focusing on the role of Vranicki, the announced elections, and sharp criticism of Sali Berisha. The dominant tone is polemical and a

The page presents a tense political climate in Albania in May 1997, focusing on the role of Vranicki, the announced elections, and sharp criticism of Sali Berisha. The dominant tone is polemical and a

22/05/1997

The Socialists issue a recipe for the government and the opposition and agree to enter the solution, “we want monitoring.” The opposition reacted strongly. The government cut short the options

The page presents a major political story about the split in the opposition and the PS entering the elections in the climate of the 1997 crisis. The text mentions Berisha, Nano, SHIK, the Guard, and t

15/06/1997

Independent daily

The page mainly contains political news from the 1997 campaign, with a focus on Kavaja, the PD and a rally in Lezhë. It also includes a photo caption from Amsterdam and a sports callout for page 11.

20/06/1997

The Prime Minister walks out of the meeting called by PR, while Gjini leaves the square empty in Berat, and Nano holds a rally opposite the Presidency

The front page of the newspaper “Koha Jonë” dated 20 June 1997 is dominated by the political and electoral crisis, with the main headline about Fino and the round table of the 10 parties. The page als

26/06/1997

Letter from the President of the “Xhaferri” Foundation to “KJ”: The Head of State pocketed the billions. Gazidede and Agim Shehu, tough on freedom of the press

The front page of the newspaper “Koha Jonë” contains a major political story about Xhaferri’s accusations against Berisha over 13 billion. It also features a side article titled “Enigma ‘Demi’”, a cen

04/07/1997

Claimants offer him protection with honor; KOZ rules. One dead, two injured. Investigations begin into the incident.

The page mainly presents political developments and violent incidents during the 1997 runoff days. The main story concerns Leka and bloodshed-related unrest, while the side notices speak of vote manip

06/07/1997

Spokesperson of the Albanian centre-right

The front page of the newspaper 'Koha Jonë' dated 6 July 1997 is dominated by the news about Berisha’s statements on holding the elections by 27 July and by diplomatic developments surrounding the NAT

22/07/1997

Independent daily

The page is the front page or a main page of the newspaper “Koha Jonë” dated 22 July 1997, dominated by political developments around Sali Berisha’s departure from the presidency and the opening of Pa

24/07/1997

Seventh year of publication (1168)

The page is devoted to Sali Berisha’s resignation and the political climate in Albania on 24 July 1997. It includes a political commentary, a breaking news item about the looting of the Presidency, an

24/07/1997

independent newspaper

The page presents the dramatic political developments of 24 July 1997, focusing on Sali Berisha’s resignation and the opening of parliament in a mourning atmosphere. It also includes a critical commen

25/07/1997

A new prime minister is chosen, Mediani; sworn in as President, Fino submits his resignation. Nano appoints Kryeboter as Prime Minister

The front page of the newspaper “Koha Jonë” of 25 July 1997 focuses on the change of power in Albania, the lifting of the state of emergency, and developments in the DP and parliament. At the bottom o

25/07/1997

The new prime minister is elected. The media says: I am becoming like President. Fino submits his resignation. Nano assigns Kryeplaka. The Albania of the new Parliament. The 24 hours of change

The front page of the newspaper “Koha Jonë” dated 25 July 1997 focuses on the change of power and the announcement of the new government by Fatos Nano. The page also contains a central political photo

27/07/1997

Gazetë e Ditës launched the uninterrupted lifer. A call for aid oversight. The Rome conference is being targeted for economic support to Albania

The page mainly presents political developments in Albania in July 1997, with a focus on PD, PS, the new government, and expectations of economic aid from Europe. It also includes announcements of an

31/07/1997

The Albania donors’ meeting begins: 35 countries and all international organizations discuss aid for Tirana

The front page of “Koha Jonë” focuses on Prime Minister Nano’s trip to Rome and the opening of the donors’ conference for Albania. It also presents brief notices about international legal proceedings,