Each electoral subject will have its own representatives TIRANA - The majority’s proposal for the new election draft, which provides for the formation of counting commissions by members elected by the political forces taking part in the elections, has met with strong opposition from the opposition. The PD has abandoned the previous version of the changes to the new election bill, apparently after consulting specialists in the field. The majority’s new proposal has been changed in favor of the participating parties, because they will have their own representatives on the commissions. Under the new formula, parties or coalitions will have one member each in the polling commissions. “If we go back to the coefficient formula, we will once again enter a system that is not the same as the proportional system,” said a PD representative. [continues?] Parties at the table on the law

“Lëkovi denies the flag”

The requests of the socialists and of Gj[?]nushi are rejected The requests of the socialists and of Gjinushi are rejected TIRANA - After a marathon hearing yesterday, the Constitutional Court rejected the request of the Socialist Party and the Social Democratic Party submitted by Constitutional Court member Spartak Ngjela. According to the party that challenged the law, “On the verification of the purity of the status of official persons and other persons related to the defense of the democratic state,” several articles conflict with constitutional provisions. [continues on page 5] Two from the Constitutional Court (photo: H. Frusina)

Ambassador Elo Germano speaks TIRANA - The reform of the banking system has been carried out and, in many respects, including the economy, has shown encouraging developments. This is also evident in the plans to create a stock exchange. In an interview with our newspaper, Ambassador Elo Germano stresses that without support mechanisms and full transparency, its creation risks remaining merely formal. [continues on page 7]

Several injured: 18 detained: “They will hear us[?]” Several injured: 18 detained: “They will hear us[?]” TIRANA - The chairman of the PS N[?]okla Servet Pëllumbi denounced at a press conference last night that provocations, psychological terror and pressure from the police forces are pushing the residents of the area into protests. Mr. Pëllumbi said that “by arresting and detaining Allias residents without cause, the authorities are trying to intimidate citizens.” He added that the situation is serious and that the police have used force. [continues on page 7]

TIRANA - During the month of November 95, the agreements that are apparently mainly being used have decreased by 8.3 percent. This figure, published yesterday by the Institute of Statistics, shows a decline compared with previous months. [continues on page 3] Gjylala of Tirana

ROME - During yesterday’s conference, several free-market experts stated that the procedures for a new law are in the review stage. It was said that this draft law will also have consequences for the free market and investments. [continues on page 7] Elo Germano

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The case “Lezante Co...” rebounds ROME - After a series of public denunciations and preliminary investigations, the Italian authorities have requested clarifications regarding the role of D. Mikelis in a case linked to aid and contracts. According to sources, the investigations concern procedures and documents submitted by a foreign company. [continues on page 7]

From the World From the explosion in Colombo SRI LANKA - At least 50 people were killed and many others injured yesterday when a bomb exploded in the center of Colombo. The explosion caused panic and major material damage. Authorities suspect an organized attack. [text partially legible]

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