IPU recommendation from Madrid Excitement and hope in the PS, but the PD does not change its position “Another trial for Nano” Recommendation from the IPU in Madrid TIRANA - “The Albanian authorities are asked to give the Committee’s recommendation to review Mr. Nano’s trial the most serious consideration... At the next session—in October 1995—the matter will be reviewed again.” Parliament therefore asked for Nano’s trial to be reviewed. It has finally emerged that the International Parliamentary Union’s signature was adopted in Madrid regarding the future fate of the imprisoned socialist leader. The decision has once again prompted—just as had long been expected—strong reactions in the political camps: excitement and hope in the PS camp, while there is calm in the ruling party’s camp, where it has nevertheless been said that the socialist leader’s trial could be held again under the new Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Code. Yesterday Gazeta Shqiptare reported the contents of the documents officially approved by the Albanian delegation, PD Deputy Chairman Alia Spahija and PS Deputy Chairman Luan Hajdaraga. For several days, both had represented Albanian MPs at the Union’s most important meeting. “Three documents concerning the imprisoned Nano were adopted in Madrid. Among them, the most important is a resolution asking that he not be subjected to a new sentence,” said the Chairman of the Society, Mr. Meier, who drafted it on the basis of personal contacts both with Nano and with the Albanian authorities in that country,” the report continues. “The Union,” Hajdaraga said yesterday. It is more of an expression, and will the resolution influence its implementation by the Chairman? The parliamentarians express their demand for Nano’s release; he is now being asked to have the case reconsidered. Alia Spahia The trial. In Meier’s report, the main point was not made public—it is clear that this is also Nano’s request and demand: not another trial, but a retrial on the same case, only if the court case is to be examined anew. Meanwhile, it has been requested that Nano be given access to all the documents on which the Prosecution based the charges against him, and that an investigation be conducted into them as well. Most importantly, it has been requested that the leader’s sentence be reviewed by the Albanian delegation to the IPU. PD Chairman Alia Spahia: “Nano’s case was clearly examined during 78 trial sessions, while the trial was public—[?]—in all countries of the world, as desired and in every respect.” But the resolution does not say that the Committee cannot issue a ruling on a trial; a compromise was openly reached, it should have been declared: the request is one of the legal procedures for reviewing the decision, and these bodies act lawfully and calmly, then. At the meeting of the Helsinki Committee, a review was proposed—on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of its establishment—of a sentencing decision. The benefits are all there. “This not only as a matter that had to be addressed, but also as a necessary demand, since it could not be implemented in any circumstances...” Luan Hajdaraga The position of another Albanian delegation to the IPU was more restrained. PD Deputy Chairman Alia Spahia: “Nano’s case was clearly examined during 78 trial sessions, while the trial was public—[?]—in all countries of the world, as desired and in every respect.” But the resolution does not say that the Committee cannot issue a ruling on a trial; a compromise was openly reached, it should have been declared: the request is one of the legal procedures for reviewing the decision, and these bodies act lawfully and calmly, then. The Madrid resolution also mentions the fact that Nano’s delegates were not allowed to meet their client? “I raised this point,” Spahia continued, “with the Ministry of Justice. There are documents proving the contrary: on many occasions the lawyers managed to meet their client, and [they] did not show up.” Fatos Baxhaku Arlinda Çasholli And Helsinki again calls for a pardon... TIRANA - Calls for Nano’s release are now being renewed by the Albanian Helsinki Committee as well. Seeking to avoid any secret debate, it is addressing Parliament and the Helsinki Commission with a notice explaining that the recommendation concerns only a pardon, not a review of the trial. The Committee asks that the case of the other convicted person also be considered, as it cannot be left unexamined. In the Helsinki Committee document, a review is proposed—on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of its establishment—of a sentencing decision. Political groups and human-rights groups in Albania are calling for justice to act impartially, regardless of political convictions, and for the conditions for a pardon to be considered.

TIRANA - Goodbye to the Financial Police. That is what one of its decisions says: there will be two other police forces, the Customs Police and the Tax Police. This is what the government decided at its meeting yesterday, during which the draft directive on creating the current Financial Police was reviewed. The existence of two police forces, Customs and Tax, instead of the Financial Police, is a practice used today by many institutions in countries around the world. This form of reorganization separates the armed, uniformed forces from the tax authorities and other customs bodies. Such a division is intended to make the work of these bodies more flexible, eliminating cases in which their powers and responsibilities overlap with those of other bodies. On the other hand, both the organization and its tax inspectors have often felt constrained when unable to carry out their duties in the face of the stubbornness and resistance of others to the rules, whether to avoid paying fiscal obligations or even an occasional fine. This has, of course, also had a considerable effect on the amount of revenue paid into the state budget. The Financial Police began operating in Albania at an early stage. A large number of its members are young and have had other assignments. Some have been equipped with uniforms and protection and have also been supported by the relevant bodies to improve their skills and qualifications. Finally, in the case of the Financial Police too, private activity began to become one of its priorities. And along with the first profits, people also began to get used to turning compulsory services into something else. Now they will face two kinds of uniform: that of the customs officer and that of the tax officer. gje.pi.

The railing collapses, violence against the referees BALLSH - Blood at Albanian football stadiums. The latest confirmation of violence and brutality on the field was accompanied by a serious incident at the Ballsh stadium. An event that had been anticipated and spoken of beforehand, amid concern and premature alarms, led to around 30 home supporters—including children—being rushed to hospitals in Ballsh and Fier. As of late, the most serious cases are those of three patients: a 15-year-old, as well as Latif Kazanxhiu, 8, and Artur Toro, 20. It all happened on Sunday afternoon, immediately after the Second Division match “Ballshi” - “Skënderbeu” ended. The victory of the Korçë visitors angered the home supporters, who, as the players were leaving the field, pushed with unprecedented force against the barrier of the central stand. A headlong “flight” of around 30 people over a distance of about 4 metres left the track at the Ballsh stadium covered in blood; the injured were not only the supporters who fell from the stand but also others who felt their weight. In any case, this serious accident took place amid escalating violence and [a show of] solidarity, which was turned into an act by the supporters, particularly by a section of the more ardent fans. Apart from the referees, who were once again subjected to escalating violence, the players were also targeted, and entered the dressing room bloodied. Just a week earlier, another player in a football match and the referees had been struck by a ricochet and blinded. “Fair play” has once again been rejected, and quite seriously. (Ed.La.) Articles, photographs and statistics on pages 4, 5, 6 Revolution in the standings: 11 teams move On page 3 Georgia: For Bajko, new anxiety begins On page 3

ITALIAN FOOTBALL Week XXV Juve “touches” the throne Milan lose and Parma draw: now 9 points behind. Another goal for Batistuta

Durrës, the equipment in court DURRËS - Mystery surrounds the aid for the “Durrës” clinic, delivered in Durrës. Supplied by the humanitarian association “Mission Without Borders” for the clinic, it was subsequently transferred to two of its employees with a special commendation. The case has passed through several instances and has also ended up in the district court. The story began almost a year ago. After the humanitarian association brought the equipment, it was installed in the clinic premises to which it had been donated. Only a short time later, the wave of privatization began, from which the aid was spared; the Ministry of Health’s order arrived: “Under no circumstances is it to be privatized.” But how was it distributed? Two employees who had received the commendation benefited from “Mission Without Borders”; the equipment brought was given to them. That is where the conflict began—a donation for two destinations—and it ended in court, which recognized the rights of the two employees. The others continue to demand the equipment.

The new Bishop of Konica speaks in Delvinaq TIRANA - The claims of ultranationalists concerning the annexation of southern Albania (Northern Epirus) have returned to the forefront. And once again the calls come from Konica, the “home” of Bishop Sebastianos, who had previously led the way. This time it is his deputy, Andreas, who on Saturday, in Delvinaq, on the occasion of his appointment as bishop, declared that “the struggle for Northern Epirus has only just begun.” Sebastianos’s deputy repeated this forcefully, promising—in front of many members of the Orthodox clergy and local authorities—that “he will do everything to defend the rights of the suffering minority.” Andreas even appealed to the Greek minority living in Albania “not to abandon their ancestral homeland.”

LIBRAZHD - Even the land “kills.” On Friday in the village of Kuitunarm, a conflict between two families over ownership of an agricultural plot turned into a tragedy: one person killed, three injured and another person now being sought by the police. The situation has remained tense, and the entire village was on edge because of the incident. The quarrels between the two families—the Lleshi and the Kamolli—had been going on for a long time, since the land-division process had ended. A woman who had been left out and had left the village returned and demanded that her land be given back by Agron Kamolli. Meanwhile, the Commission had issued [a decision] and allocated the area to the Lleshi family. From that moment, tensions kept mounting and growing ever more serious: the woman took a weapon and shot at everyone, killing one person and injuring three. Lleshi, 33, was among those who nearly died. The injured included Vallai A. Lleshi and another person. A woman was also not spared, while the Commission [member] was in extremely serious condition. At the time of the incident, the author of the incident, one of the [people?], was there to settle the dispute. Tension continued on the day of Lleshi’s burial, when their home was guarded by gendarmes. Meanwhile, the police have intensified the search for Kamolli, who fled after the bloodshed. Mentor Kikia The Kakavijë border crossing

TIRANA - The 1995 budget bill has finally appeared on the MPs’ desks. Yesterday afternoon, discussion began on the state’s most important economic law. Prime Minister Meksi was the first to present the budget revenue estimates, which contain very optimistic figures. Gross national product is forecast to grow by 7 percent, while unemployment is expected to fall by 7 percent. The other political forces have also initially expressed their consensus. Speaking on state television, Anastas Angjeli, a socialist MP and member of the Finance and Economy Committee, praised the work of the Ministry’s specialists, saying that his group would also put forward several valuable proposals. Gjergji Rraka of the Social Democrats said the same.

Kukovë: A teenager takes his own life A terrible discovery has shocked the residents of Kukovë. A 14-year-old boy was found hanging by a wire in the bathroom of his home. He was a teenager from “11 Shkurti”, Klodian Zeneli, who—according to the assessment made by the police authorities—had taken his own life. It is still not known why the boy made such a decision, or what the wire had to do with it? The first investigations into Zeneli have begun. Totofutboll: 14 columns with “13” Yesterday, in the 29th week of football, there were 14 winning columns with 13 points, each winning 103,518 lekë. Meanwhile, there were 262 columns with 12 points, which received 3,687 lekë each, if there are no records. The total available to the winners was 2,415,440 lekë. The magic of song at “Odeon” For more than an hour, a famous song enchanted all the Albanian spectators who filled the “Odeon” hall in Tirana. Last night there were also young independent music talents, where the songs and an arrangement [?] The group “Pax Derek” received applause; after the show, the song brought the artists back to the stage, and the others also performed brilliantly.

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