Following a meeting of the National Council of Balli Kombëtar, 50 Par[t?]liamentarians decided to declare themselves outside the Albanian Right-Wing Alliance. Yesterday, the Legalità Movement Party also made such a declaration at Mr. Durollari’s press conference. The Albanian Right-Wing Alliance, or LDSH for short, was formed almost two years ago. It resulted from the grouping of several Albanian political forces and right-wing associations, which declared their alliance on the basis of a 14-point program. LDSH was a genuine Albanian opposition and greatly helped strengthen the country’s politics as a whole and earn it credibility. As a political alliance at that time, it was successful in Albania. Its operating model was highly democratic and can still serve as an example of tolerance and political culture. LDSH decisions were made collectively, and its leader rotated from one force to another on the basis of a six-month mandate. The Albanian Right-Wing Alliance nevertheless failed to survive for many political and other reasons. On the eve of the parliamentary elections, the political forces in this alliance failed to find common ground, seriously jeopardizing its future. The joint electoral list was not finalized. This was because the parties in the elections were not all of the same kind. Faced with such an absurdity, the Alliance’s politicians could not find room within the law. As a result, the LDSH parties ran separately while supporting one another in certain constituencies. The Alliance’s forces made some use of the open electoral constituency, but this was not the right solution and consequently there were mutil[?]ations. The rivalry of the election campaign, the bad electoral law, and the political campaign against one another among many of the LDSH [forces]... After the elections of ... [partly illegible] Continued on page 5

The “Populli” Foundation provides guarantees until 2001 Part of its property is mortgaged in my name The “Populli” Foundation provides guarantees until 2001 Bashkim Driza: My partner is American Part of its property is mortgaged in my name Driza: Today, as a crisis of confidence is being experienced with regard to some foundations and companies, I emphasize: Those enrolled in the charitable “Populli” foundation have no reason to use the river(al?) to sleep. Page 4

p. 2 The Ministry of Health uncovers embezzlement of funds Brojka: Tear down the seventh kiosk Coach Sejdini visits the police p. 8

There are currently 600 Albanian students pursuing their studies in Romania. Meanwhile, the volume of trade between the two countries reached 40 million dollars last year. Mr. Miku is optimistic that the new democratic developments in Romania will pave the way for further development of good relations between Albania and Romania. Furthermore, Mr. Miku, as someone knowledgeable about and fond of Albania, has also made a valuable personal contribution to promoting Albania’s cultural and spiritual values in Romania. He has contributed to the publication in his country of several literary works by I. Kadare, S. Godo, T. Laço, etc. Page 2

Usury: Spectacle in court p. 4 Durollari: “Addio Alliance!” Will the year 2000 be mentioned at the OSCE? p. 3 Hajdari must gather the evidence by December 18 EU advisers concerned about court proceedings against journalists p. 2 Why does Albania accept the imposed fate with its hands tied? The Albanian of Greek nationality distorts history p. 7