SCANDAL “Alia helped Levanti Co.” The investigations of Evelina Candele in Albania At last, here is the full list of the people questioned by the Italian investigator in Tirana. They are ten company directors and Sokrati Plaka. Below we list the table of witnesses: EDMOND ILIACI For the coordinator of the National Privatization Agency, the arrival in Albania of the speedboat “Syri i Kaltër” from Brindisi was “like a gift from God”. Gjylsije Sema Cana Former president of the bank Alia Iris Presheva [?] Hamza Alia The tears of the Adriatic - The port of Durrës had been the place where every kind of speedboat “with a tourist flag” gathered, unloading goods, food and clothing as aid for Albania. From Brindisi and Bari vehicles arrived every day. During that period, the company “Levanti Co.” had gained a special role in supplies and in various intermediations. According to the testimony gathered by the Italian investigator Evelina Candele, the company had ties to important figures of the Albanian state apparatus at the time. The name of Ramiz Alia appears often as a person who had helped the activities of “Levanti Co.” in Albania. The list of people questioned includes ten company managers, former officials and Sokrati Plaka. The investigation aims to reconstruct the economic relations and possible favoritism toward this company during the first years of the transition. Medicines, machinery, food products and other aid entered the country through the ports and designated checkpoints. Some witnesses also explained the customs procedures and the distribution of goods. [very faint and partially unreadable text in the central column] The article continues with other names and statements collected in Tirana.

“Albania, thank you and good luck” CARLO BOLLINO DURRES - The Albanian camp is emptying out; the helicopters have been carrying out their work since this Saturday morning. Despite the withdrawal of the humanitarian military mission, the Italian base in Durrës has continued to operate. On an ordinary day, dozens of Carabinieri and soldiers from the “Garibaldi” Brigade patrolled in their area of competence, while ships continued unloading the last aid supplies and the engineer troops were busy dismantling the material depots. For several hours, the Italian general who commanded the operation followed the end of the mission closely. In an interview given to “Gazeta Shqiptare”, General Carlucci explains the reasons for concluding the “Pelikano” operation, the mission’s balance sheet, and relations with the Albanians. Question: Was this mission necessary? Answer: Yes. This operation had its own meaning in the most difficult phase of the Albanian emergency. It served to ensure the arrival and distribution of humanitarian aid in a very delicate period. Question: And now? Answer: Now we believe the conditions have changed. Albania is in a process of normalization and there is no longer a need for such a military presence. Question: How did you find the Albanians? Answer: With dignity, with a great deal of suffering on their shoulders, but also with a strong will to move forward. For this reason I want to say to them: thank you and good luck. [partially unreadable text?] General Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa [?]

Who from Star Carry bought Giroflotcha bought an American Olimpiakosi (women) is clear about its goal: the only objective is the Albanian Cup. On Saturday the team won against Vllaznia by a narrow score, and a new reinforcement was also seen in its ranks. It is an American basketball player, expected to bring more strength in the attacking phase. In yesterday’s match, the coach tried several new schemes and it seemed the team was looking for balance for the remainder of the championship. The American is a tall player, with experience in college championships and good defensive skills. The public welcomed her first appearance with interest. Club officials said her signing was made to increase competition and aim for the season’s trophies. Olimpiakosi - Vllaznia [?] [the text in the column is very unclear]

Now it is a hotel it will not be Smith’s property TIRANA - (A. C.) - The “Vullneti” tourist house in Rrëshen, a property that for a long time has been the subject of discussion, will not pass into Smith’s ownership. The decision was taken after reviewing the documentation and after checks carried out by the relevant authorities. The building will continue to be used as a hotel, while another solution is expected for the ownership issue. Residents of the area and its workers have asked that the facility remain in public use. According to the information available, partial investments have been made over the years, but they are not sufficient to justify the transfer of ownership. Local authorities have stressed that any decision will be taken in accordance with the law. [end of column unreadable]

Today as a gift a new view On today’s page, readers will find an illustrated feature, part of the weekend section. The publisher announces that the material was specially prepared for this issue and offers another look at current events. The illustration is accompanied by a short explanatory text and is intended as an addition for the newspaper’s regular readers. [original text very faint]

ITALY IN THE EVACUATION OF THE FLOODED POPULATION Evacuations after the floods in Shkodër and Lezhë. Italian units took part in transporting isolated families and in distributing aid. The operations were carried out in the areas hardest hit by the rains. In several villages, the water level has blocked roads and damaged farmland. Local authorities are following the situation, while residents are seeking shelter and food. [text in the lower part of the column unreadable]

Free price index Inflation returns Jam-u-record 36% increase ON PAGE 3 Germans, through the post the manual of the Nazi And in Vienna another bomb ON PAGE 2

DURRES - BARI - ANKONA TRIESTE - DURRES Passenger, vehicle, van, truck transport DURRES - BARI - ANKONA TRIESTE - DURRES From DURRES to BARI Every Tuesday departs at 22.00 Every Thursday departs at 12.00 From DURRES to ANKONA Every Sunday departs at 12.00 From DURRES to TRIESTE Every Tuesday departs at 19.00 Every Saturday departs at 20.00 Agencies in Albania DURRES: DEZPASHETDETRE Rruga Tregtare - Tel. 22291 - Tlx 1418 BARI: Agenzia Sava - via Italia, Palazzo Arsa 9/9 - Tel. 630438 - Tlx 188043- ANKONA: MATTEI'S SH. - Via XXIX Settembre, 30 Tel. 003971/20296 - Tlx 560022 TRIESTE: GAGGIANI Srl. Piazza Duca degli Abruzzi, 2/a Tel. 040/300330/503122 - Fax 77723 - Tlx 460045