Gazetat — Albanian Newspaper Archive

26/08/1997

Interior Minister Ceka before parliament: PD is an armed party, Memia an "expert" on gangs, Ldieri [?] P: I did not sign

The page presents a main political article against Shaban Memia and the PD, with allegations about arming militants and statements by Minister Ceka in parliament. The page also includes secondary mate

28/08/1997

The constitutional law is amended. The High Council of Justice accompanies the members. The opposition does not vote. This parliament was governed by the constitutional package precepts.

The page presents the front page of the newspaper "Koha Jonë" with a major political-judicial story about justice and Berisha, as well as several short notices on political and social topics. In the c

04/09/1997

Independent daily

The front page of the newspaper “Koha Jonë” dated 4 September 1997 is dominated by the news about Arbnori, the hunger strike, and Sali Berisha's political involvement. Below are also notices on other

05/02/1997

Independent daily

The page presents as its main story the expected decision in Greece to legalize around 250,000 Albanian emigrants. On the same page there are also political news about the opposition and an economic p

16/09/1997

Independent daily

The front page of the newspaper “Koha Jonë” of 16 September 1997 has as its main theme the IMF’s stance toward Albania and the political-economic developments of the time. The page also features a com

30/09/1997

The front page of the newspaper “Koha Jonë” of 30 September 1997 features as its main story the state's intervention against usury firms and the situation surrounding VEFA and Vehbi Alimuçaj. On the s

The front page of the newspaper “Koha Jonë” of 30 September 1997 features as its main story the state's intervention against usury firms and the situation surrounding VEFA and Vehbi Alimuçaj. On the s

18/10/1997

independent daily

The front page of “Koha Jonë” dated 18 October 1997 is dominated by the main news about the disappearance of files from the archives of the Ministry of the Interior. It also highlights the closing of

25/10/1997

Independent daily

The front page of the newspaper “Koha Jonë” dated 25 October 1997 is dominated by the main story about the hunger strike of four Democrats and the clash with the police near RTV. The page also contain

30/10/1997

independent daily

The front page of the newspaper “Koha Jonë” focuses on the investigations into usury and deposits held abroad, making this the main story. The page also features a political comment on the Nano–Miloše

01/11/1997

Democrats react strongly after the RTV Board of Directors' decision

The front page of the newspaper “Koha Jonë” dated 1 November 1997 is dominated by the news about the strong reaction of the PD to the RTV Board of Directors' decision and the warning of another hunger

13/11/1997

Parliament does not approve the return by the President of the Republic of the law “Ngjela”

The page presents as its main story the political clash between Socialist deputies and President Meidani over the return of the refugee law and the handling of the March events. A significant part of

22/11/1997

President Melidani from Italy on the elections in Serbia and the problem of Kosovo

The front page of the newspaper "Koha Jonë" features the main headline about President Meidani's statement regarding Milošević, as well as a comment on the police and the law. It also presents a photo

27/11/1997

Major operation by Italian police - Nine Albanians wanted for a long time arrested

The front page of the newspaper “Koha Jonë” leads with a major operation by the Italian police against the Albanian mafia. The page also features secondary headlines about Coca-Cola, smuggling, the Vl

16/12/1997

Late last night Gjirokastra is shaken by an explosion. The museum house is destroyed

The front page of the newspaper "Koha Jonë" dated 16 December 1997 features as its main story an explosion in Gjirokastër at the museum house of Enver Hoxha. The page also includes a critical editoria

31/07/1998

Agim Tirana, head of the Republic’s investigations, makes a sensational statement before the FBI

The front page of the newspaper “Koha Jonë” dated 31 July 1998 is dominated by the main headline about Agim Tirana’s statements on the mafia in Albania. The page also features side news and notices on

07/08/1998

independent daily

The front page of the newspaper “Koha Jonë” dated 7 August 1998 is dominated by the main story about SHIK’s warning regarding the Serbian threat and possible incidents in mid-August. The page also inc

15/08/1998

Fear of Islamic attacks / Washington withdraws diplomats from Tirana

The page presents as its main story the closure of the U.S. embassy in Tirana because of fears of Islamic attacks. It also includes a report on the seizure of 26 kilograms of heroin and a column with

28/08/1998

The PD rally turns to the use of violence / The party calls for respect for the Constitution

The front page of the newspaper "Koha Jonë" dated 28 August 1998 is dominated by the main headline against the PD and by the description of clashes with the police. On the sides there are notices for

01/09/1998

Tense rally in Tirana, the police had orders to fire / 30 protesters detained [?]

The page presents an issue of the newspaper "Koha Jonë" dated 1 September 1998, with a strong focus on the political tension in Tirana and Sali Berisha’s statements. The page also shows photos from th