Cassation Court overturns the Appeals Court ruling For the socialist leader, 3 years and 6 months still remain to be served in Bënçë TIRANE.- Nano is sacrificing himself. His appeal to the Cassation Court has done nothing more than erase yet another year of life in the prison of Bënçë. Yesterday the highest Albanian court overturned the Appeals Court decision, upholding the ruling of the Tepelena court of first instance, which had refused the socialist leader’s request for release under the new Penal Code, but had calculated a four-year prison term for him, which has now been precisely reduced to 3 years and 6 months. The harsh, immediate reaction of lawyer Sanxhaku: “Nano was imprisoned by politics, and politics will free him.” On page 5 Yesterday the Cassation court panel reading the verdict (Photo: F. Bilani)

Opposition: “The verification commission should include independents, from the parties as well, and not only from the government” Yesterday, discussion in Parliamentary Committees TIRANE- The “Files” law is now in the hands of Albanian deputies. Yesterday discussion began in the Parliamentary Committees — those on Laws and Order, Defense and SHIK — where there was no shortage of polemics, clashes of opinion and opposing views. The hottest point seems to have been the article that defines the state commission that will verify the facts and data concerning the persons affected by the law. On page 3 People's Assembly

Zogaj: “No project can affect freedom of expression” Rakipi: “I am convinced it cannot be made for journalists” On page 3

More polemics over the politician’s statements TIRANE- The polemics erupt again over the politician Fassino’s statements in Albania. “Fassino’s visit was a political business.” The man speaking is Socialist deputy Pandeli Majko, who disputes the statements attributed to left-wing interference in the Italian PDS. Majko says that “Italian politicians did not come to cooperate with a party but with power.” Reservations about the PDS representative’s claims also came from the top leadership of the Albanian socialists themselves. On page 3 Fassino and Pellumbi in Tiranë

They had dug an underground tunnel Kakavijë GIROKASTER - Albanians “break through” a Greek high-security prison. A spectacular escape by nine Albanian prisoners has set the Greek police in motion. The incident occurred in the late hours of Sunday when, from the Kassandra prison in the Greek capital, nine Albanians brought down the perimeter wall and managed to flee in an as yet unknown direction. Greek police authorities have launched a search for the 9 convicts, while two guards themselves have fallen into the “fine” net of the operation. On page 5

Sport - Sport - Sport Italian football: matches in figures Page 6 Today’s Super Cup: Ajax-Gremio In Tokyo, Europe-America challenge Page 8

PR: “The socialists prevented our Kuçovë meeting” On page 3 PD: “PS will not be accepted into the International” On page 3

In Palermo among 21 singers from Europe “Mediterranean Nights”: Ardit Gjebrea the only Albanian representative TIRANE - Albanian song at the “Mediterranean Night.” The excitement of the alarm-filled weeks also with the voice of Ardit Gjebrea and a polyphonic group, facing representatives from twenty-one countries and competing with 6 members through WORLDVISION. Today Gjebrea and his group began their Mediterranean adventure, which marks the first Albanian participation in the third edition of the “Mediterranean Night.” The plane that will land at midday in Palermo also marks the first time such a comfortable journey has been made by a group of artists from the land of the eagles. “I thank” the company “Kamberi” for making possible a dignified arrival,” the well-known singer-songwriter told Gazeta Shqiptare. “This time we will go as equals in everything.” Meanwhile, the participation of the two RTV representatives has been financially supported by the “Soros” foundation. An event with the motto “peace, city, things” (apart from being enjoyed), with a protest against the opposition of its celebrated fighter Rabin. Twenty-one singers from across the world set off on Monday in Palermo. It seems that the powerful and mighty Rai-1 will be the irrefutable guarantee for “Vision” / “Mediterranean Night” on European screens. It will not be only Gjebrea’s performance. It will also be the “embrace of the group “Projekt Jon”, with producer and well-known Italian singer Giambo [?]. The group is called this for three reasons — Ardit Gjebrea explained — first because “Jon” is the title of my first collaboration with Galxibo. Second, because the first letters of the name represent it as “the Albanians” themselves, with the group’s original folk costumes, but also with folk motifs and “iso,” Gjebrea’s song aims to present the “night.” In Palermo, the image of Albania, the tradition in dress and the high level of the song. On Saturday evening. Genc Ymeraj Ardit Gjebrea

Celebrations throughout the country Today 28 November is remembered

The tragedy took place in Bombay India, stadium collapses 9 fans dead On page 2

After the collapse, the first measures for the Castle KRUJE - The road to Krujë Castle remains blocked. The alarm that had erupted on Friday after the collapse has been partially calmed only once officially by the Government. Yesterday, on Saturday, specialists from the Institute of Geophysics together with Chinese engineers studied the possibility of preventing further collapses, as well as arranging the site. Meanwhile, the necessary funds to be invested in the castle are also being calculated. The collapse had occurred on Friday around 11:00 p.m., when a powerful earthquake shook Krujë Castle. Within seconds, a 30-cubic-meter rock mass completely blocked the road at the entrance to the castle. The collapse had occurred after the collapses at the National Historical Museum. In any case, specialists have assured that for now the city building is not in danger, however measures to avoid further collapses must be taken urgently. Murat Aruci

BERAT The robber of Poliçan is released KAVAJË The father’s Morinaku: 21 years in prison ELBASAN Prefecture: “Dormitories with electricity”

Here are the “Onufri ‘95” prizes In Painting: Third prizes Fatmir Mura, Shaqir Veseli, Ilir Butka. Second prizes Arjan Shima, Gazmir Tafa, Gazmend Leka. First prize Arben Theodhori In Sculpture: Third prizes Artan Pejdo, Andand Bushati. Second prize Ilmi Kasemi First prize Perikli Çuli Installation and graphics: Third prize Redina Tili Second prizes Rudi Koka, Fatmira Mizini First prize Mustafa Arapi

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