Private producers appeal to the Meksi Government Subsidization of flour is being requested. Its sale price has risen in foreign markets and importing it is no longer profitable Since December and onwards, the price of imported wheat flour traded by private merchants has risen from 24.5 lek per kilogram to 35 lek per kilogram. And private producers are unable to bear the cost under the conditions of the existence of ceiling prices for selling bread A. Stefani on page 3

Vlora, 24-hour battle with the waves for 28 clandestine migrants Sea tragedy, speedboat sinks A girl dies of cold Three girls ended up in hospital burned by the fuel from the speedboat’s engine after it capsized The clandestine tragedy repeats itself once again. A rubber boat heading for Italy on Saturday evening with 28 passengers aboard was overturned by the waves. From the fierce battle with the sea, a 28-year-old woman lost her life, three others are in serious condition in hospital, while 24 clandestine migrants ended up wrapped in blankets in a police station vehicle. Yesterday morning the German ship made attempts to rescue those who had overturned. Police and military navy forces continued the search at sea but with no result. The surviving migrant in yesterday’s tragedy On page 5

1. on 16/1/96... [?] Inspection by the Ministry TIRANE- Something about the Football Federation is under way; football has never had it so good this year, nor so bad if the federation is not described, even though four years ago its president used to move around in a car and to Kiçevë, Youth and Sports - for what pension was he receiving? Sports-Vesel Borova with? The photos changed from the main interior office and it was waged underneath by his vice-presidents in the “sponsor” But what about the history of the 900 thousand Swiss francs? They have also been used, only they must be returned as soon as possible to Albania. That is how the Federation was, gasping for breath. The source of the accusations against it: apparently a control check by the Ministry of Youth that opened the game - has now closed its mouth. Yesterday Rizvanolli admitted and declared that now, worn out and having things in hand, he said clearly: there has been no violation, it was only a fabrication by the newspaper Rizvanolli has the right to everything, but in the name of Gazeta Shqiptare let him not play with honesty. We are the Federation’s “sensational scoop”. The news - he must know - also corrupts badly while working in the journalists’ clan. Gazeta, but from an enlarged one in a film-like haze, our true one from a notable discreet origin. Mr. Rizvanolli, by doing this for the respect of thousands of people and football fans throughout Albania, and not for sensation. They came calmly to find out what is happening in their Federation, and again, in their Federation. In this way, our writing in newspapers? Shall the answer be left for later? Let him make the difference himself. Fatos Baxhaku

Considered dangerous murderers. They also raped missionaries The North Gang uncovered Shkodër police arrest 5 people A “blitz” operation at midday on Saturday. Members of the “North Gang” had been sought for several weeks by law-enforcement bodies SHKODER- Here in Dukagjin, in the police village. A gang of boys, the so-called “North Gang” - has fallen into their hands, but this time accompanied by the “blue uniform” and supported by high-ranking figures. After a “blitz” operation by the criminal police, the rapid intervention forces of Shkodër and the forces of the Ministry of the Interior. On page 5

Anti-corruption decision on declaring assets approved Fines of up to one million lek and confiscation of assets for those who lie about them On page 3

Press conference of the Association of Pensioners of Albania. They complain that rising prices have reduced the value of pensions to 50 percent of what they once were On page 3

After Kordallosi in Volos Prison revolt 137 Albanians rise in protest Kakavija On page 2

Vlora, the perpetrators are still unknown VLORE- An attack against a lawyer from Vlora. A vehicle L. [?] has been reduced to ashes. The perpetrators were obvious. Kastriot Muçi, that which damaged in Dervishin. Fortunately, the lawyer was not in his vehicle at the moment of the explosion, apparently quickly. The perpetrators and the real motives are still unknown, although police investigations are underway concerning the profession that Muçi [?] On page 5

Gjirokastër Attack on businessman: boss of “Fresh” hit with a hatchet The soft drink company president is shot on Sunday evening On page 5

The top three places are occupied by Albanian singers Fest ’95 cassette the best-selling on the market. Gjebrea second TIRANE- The music audiocassette market has started “singing” in Albanian more than ever. For the first time, the top three positions of the Kallo Hit-Parade have been taken by albums of our light music. The first meeting of the year has shown thousands of interest from the public toward Albanian song and for the first time, the market identifies itself, not only with the names of its well-known representatives. Such a pleasant city is able to encourage musical distributors, the main base of market testing, which brought surprises at the top at the last Festival. Ardit Gjebrea with Group “X” It started successfully, the market has brought to the public, three songs very Albanian ’95. Immediately at the first Hit meeting, the audiocassette of the last Festival is at the top. The albums are now in place and with special features. “The songs do not matter, but the album in which they are presented, as a whole” - told Gazeta Shqiptare the creator and producer of our Hit-parade, Zana Çela. At this point, immediately after the cassette of Fest ’95, Ardit Gjebrea is positioned with the album “Vargje për ty”, which also includes the well-known song “Makina e memories”. For Ka velsa këngën, but “X” not for the fate of the album “Ditë dimri”, ab [?] produced two years ago, when Gjoka was still unknown. Dho e Demir. The latest production of the three from Tirana goes beyond and seems to be marking its evidence. Meanwhile, there are now six Albanian albums in the twenty best of the first days of the year. The most notable inspection of the week has “touched” the market abroad entirely in terms of sales and Tirana. Our capital currently came out third, while many others have such price for music. But informatively, they have also been “woven” from their own sides, in different positions and with representative values from the areas of Shkodër, Gjirokastër, Korça, etc. Gen Vyro

FIER Buried in debt, hangs himself On page 5

KRUJE Bus drivers protest On page 5

TIRANË Government: higher scholarships for students On page 5

CULTURE On page 7

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