As the parties are invited to Strasbourg Developments at a positive pace in the country on the threshold of the first days after the elections have not failed to include reactions in Western capitals and international organizations as well. According to yesterday's statements from the White House, the latest elections in Albania are not enough for a final solution to the crisis, calling for continued dialogue among political forces. Meanwhile, the Council of Europe has invited the parties at leadership level to Strasbourg. On page 4

Until May by car and on foot in a wicker basket The famous man’s "hobby" responds to the elders about the wooden toy Krrabë-Elbasan on three bearings Until May by car and on foot in a wicker basket BESJANI [?] The time when Elbasan and Tirana will be connected by a motorway of European standard could not put an end to the rare imagination of the inhabitants of Krrabë. Ulli Mula, 44 years old, has shown this with a vehicle he built himself from wood and bearings, with which he travels the steep mountain road. The strange vehicle has aroused curiosity and admiration, becoming a kind of local symbol of popular invention. On page 6 12,000 pieces? Fishkë on the market; one arrested

Huge fraud in oil sales: 120 tons seized Prosecutors on site, seen as Bulgarian In continuation of the investigations for the case in court [?] still unresolved [?] due to the lack of documentation on the goods and ownership, the bodies [?] also found evidence of the suspected oil. The prosecution has ordered arrests for the sellers and intermediaries. In the warehouse of [?], 120 tons of oil were found, suspected of having been brought in without documents and being sold as legally imported goods. On page 4

Today the final word of the six accused Files The six accused of crimes against humanity before yesterday’s Trial Chamber in the hearing against former senior leaders of the Ministry of Interior and the State Security are approaching the final phase. Yesterday’s main attention in the trial focused on the testimony given by Pjetër Arbnori, who was sentenced and interned by the communist regime for several decades. He described internment as one of the mechanisms used by the Sigurimi to strike at political opponents. Today the final word of the six defendants is expected. On page 2 From the proceedings in the courtroom

EURO '96 Pale Czechs lose REUTERS From the Italy-Czech Republic match The main headline of yesterday evening’s European Championship was Italy’s elimination and the dramatic qualification of the Czech Republic. In a tense match, the Italians failed to convert their chances, while the Czechs took maximum advantage of their opponent’s mistakes. The enthusiasm of the Czech fans took over the stadium. On page 5

The Socialist Party responds to the Congress: the second phase challenges The DS is expected to choose [?] of the Novrien school as head of the opposition youth organization. On page 3

Attack against the cannabis plantations On page 5 TIRANA Meksi: "Discipline is needed" On page 3 KORÇË Residents, the arms trafficker On page 5 BERAT Wave of thefts affects the gardens On page 5

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