Sanxhaku: "I was asked to inform them about the imprisoned leader of the SP" Geneva asks about Nano Request from the Union Committee The Nano case has once again reached the round table of international deputies. "Tell us what has happened in the last three months with the Nano case"—that was the request made by the highest forum of deputies, the Inter-Parliamentary Union Committee, which in recent days has been addressed to the legal defenders of the socialist leader serving his sentence in Bënçë prison On page 3 Fatos Nano (photo: H. Pustina) Fatos Nano (photo: H. Pustina)

Telegram to Athens Meksi to his Greek counterpart: "We are friends" Prime Minister Meksi TIRANE - "I hope that Albanian-Greek relations will find a model of cooperation in the region for the good of peace and stability." In a diplomatic formulation that is not unfamiliar, but still very warm in tone, Albanian Prime Minister Aleksandër Meksi sent a telegram to his newly elected Greek counterpart, Costas Simitis, congratulating him and at the same time expressing the hope that ties between the two countries would be strengthened. Your election gives me the opportunity to confirm the will and readiness of the Albanian government to strengthen our friendly relations - Meksi emphasized in essence, among other things, in the telegram sent to Athens. The two Balkan neighbors experienced a sharp diplomatic clash almost two years ago, after Albanian justice authorities convicted 5 Greek minority members accused of espionage. The crisis escalated to the reduction of staff at the missions in the capitals of both countries, along with a series of border incidents and Greece's blocking of Albania's air connections with the EC over two payments by Albania. But relations began to improve, especially after the visit to Tirana - in March last year - by the Greek foreign minister Karolos Papoulias, who currently appears on the list of ministers whom Simitis wants to replace. At the beginning of this month, the President of Albania, Sali Berisha, issued a decree abolishing visas for all Greek citizens who wish to visit Albania, while Albanian citizens are still required to have a visa to travel to Greek territory. Currently in Greece there are - according to rough estimates - around 300,000 illegal Albanian immigrants. To date, Athens has not actively responded to the Albanian side's request to allow seasonal employment for Albanian immigrants in Greece. p.r. Simitis' surprise over Papandreou's ministers On page 2

New doubts about the incident The bride's revenge: mystery over the murders The latest letter under expert examination DURRES - The investigation into the mystery is revolving around the Rrashbull massacre. Was the letter left by the bride-killer, Drita Shyti, written by her? And the weapon with which she cold-bloodedly killed her sister and her husband's brother-in-law, then killed herself—where had she gotten the pistol? These are the questions that arise and must be resolved through the investigation. Durres - the forensic medical expertise of the 3-year-old, without certainty. The police remain empty-handed in any case. Likewise, the brother-in-law and the injured [sic], the only witnesses left alive from the massacre, refuse to give any explanation. On page 5 Durres Hospital

GJIROKASTER On page 5

Sociologists' survey on life's problems The key to our troubles: "Culture and not religion" People have very little confidence even in the help politics can provide them TIRANE - "Education and culture will solve our problems." That is how the majority of Albanians answered in sociologist Edmond Dragoti's survey. While the smallest group—only 3.2 percent—are those who think the "key" to solving their troubles is religion. This is the other part of the psychologist's study, organized with a group of sociology students. On page 3 Tirana

Cassation does not change the arrest TIRANE - Qirjako Mihali and Zef Lola will continue to remain under arrest. The Court of Cassation rejected their request to change the security measure and replace it with a lighter one. The arguments and claims of the defense lawyers concerning the defendants' serious health condition and their need for release did not lead to any change in the ruling of the Criminal Chamber of this court. On page 3 Qirjako Mihali

KAVAJE On page 3

TIRANE On page 5

SHOW Macedonia tour: the halls sing in Albanian After many years, a light-music group from Albania on the stages of Struga, Kërçova, Skopje and Gostivar On page 7

Reconstruction increases speed Soon the train will compete with the car on the Tirana-Durres road. A reconstruction project for the railway, to be completed within three months, will make it possible for the train to run at 100 kilometers per hour On page 3

By 2:00 p.m. the club must give an answer to the players' demands Protest over wages. Players' ultimatum SHKODER - Fear and doubt surround today's Albanian Cup match in Shkoder between "Vllaznia" and "Teuta". A footballers' protest against the club management and a strike could call the match into question. "We have told those in charge that they must understand they cannot order us to play football as long as they do not give us everything that was promised" is the statement made by the Shkoder players, which has seriously cast doubt on the holding of today's match. The officials have linked the issue among the Shkoder players and the local authorities with movement in the entrance at lunch in other tasks, as well as various other payments. Despite the intervention of the club presidency, which had managed to calm tempers, still no positive result could be achieved. Nor did the unexpected appeal from one of the city sports officials, Ali Mjella, who had tried to resolve the Shkoder concern, have any effect. You should not play only for money, since on the field one does not play for money - was his appeal. But even this had no effect, as there had been plenty of talk and degradation among the players. Precisely because we are from Shkoder we agreed to play, but now our leaders must understand that one no longer goes to a match with bread and cheese, while the opponents take the million. Nevertheless, there is still hope today for resolving the disagreements. The deadline for the players' demands will be 2:00 p.m., when both sides will agree on whether the team will take the field or not. Gjergj Kola Matches: what the coaches say On page 8 Coach of "Vllaznia" Bizi

Chess, among the top 10 DURRES - The 16-year-old Dervishi once again amazes international chess. In the major tournament taking place these days, the student of Albanian Master Fatos Muça is ranked among the top ten out of 130 participants. After the 6th round, Raldi Dervishi has collected 5 points, leaving many great tournament masters behind him. Yesterday morning, the 16-year-old was once again on the path to victory. Against the German Manju, he emerged victorious, while in an earlier match he had defeated another assured chess player. The king of the Greek national team. Last night he faced another Greek, International Master Skarmpezis. Successful positions also for the other members of the Albanian team: Ramës, Çela and Karkanaces, who each have 4.5 points. Tomorrow evening, Dervishi's chances are again very high.

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