Also from the opposition: “Shehu’s invitation to dialogue outside Parliament is a positive step” Socialists: “Dialogue should begin within 2 weeks” New developments on the Albanian political scene: while the Prime Minister has asked the President to resign—as required by law—the opposition has stuck to its position. But there are new signs of dialogue TIRANË — Debate over the political dialogue proposed by the Council of Europe began immediately after Strasbourg. Yesterday the opposition called for an immediate round table between the parties. The Socialists also issued their demand at midday: debate on the political situation in Albania should begin within the first 15 days of July. Meanwhile, the other opposition forces—including the PR—even though they have not set a specific deadline, want the round table to begin as soon as possible. President Berisha On page 3 OPPOSITION RALLY “We do not recognize this Parliament” (BERISHA) On page 3 President Berisha Yesterday, at the opposition rally (photo: H. Pustina)

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. Family members are alarmed about the fate of their loved one. The causes of the incident, which was at risk of turning into a tragedy, remain a mystery. TIRANË — Conflicts have returned to the dangerous Montenegrin-Albanian border. In this latest incident, which risked becoming violent, the clash took place between Montenegrin border guards and an Albanian fisherman. According to initial reports, three Montenegrin soldiers aboard a military motorboat were the ones who first opened fire on the lone Albanian fisherman. The incident then escalated further, because the soldiers of the small republic took the fisherman hostage.

LONDON — Germany in a panic. In the Wembley final they risk playing with ten men, as they have that many injured and suspended players. Nevertheless, Vogts hopes to [text continues beyond the edge of the image] England has honored the suit. Glenn Hoddle will sit on their bench. The former Tottenham player has promised radical changes to the team. France, although it has lost, is leaving ... [text continues beyond the edge of the image]

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KORÇË - Tragic death on a cartload of alfalfa. A farmer riding on a cart loaded with harvested alfalfa fell and became the victim of his own scythe. Nuri Adili, 35, from the village of Shamolli in Korçë, died tragically two days ago. It had been an entirely ordinary working day for the farmer from Korçë. Adili, like all the other Albanian villagers, worked every day in his fields to provide food and a normal livelihood. Without the necessary tools, without even a minimal piece of machinery, Albanian villagers today are forced to work in an almost primitive way. Their small “enterprises,” having no pro- [text continues beyond the edge of the image]

LONDON - Germany is suspended players. Nevertheless, Vogts hopes in the spirit and sacrifices of his players. The Czechs are quietly preparing for Sunday’s great showdown. And in the stadium, the two number-one figures of the houses, Havel and Kohl. England has changed its look. it has lost, leaves EURO 96 with its head held high. Aime: “We have closed one cycle. The team must prepare for another, more important one: the 1998 World Cup in France.”

TIRANA - Hygerta Sako will represent Albania at “Miss Europa ’96,” supposedly, but only if she loses weight. According to the latest—and most emphatic—reports, Miss Albania ’95 has gained a lot of weight recently, and it will take considerable effort for her to get back into her previous shape. Our representative’s excess weight at “Miss Europa ’96” has also greatly concerned the organizers of the show. For them, it is a very serious problem among the challenges involved in preparing a show that should do us proud. What concerns everyone is that, at the most important event in the world of pageants, they would like to present a Miss… who is more elegant. Will Hygerta manage to lose the extra kilos by this eagerly awaited day? On page 5

Italy, two Albanians caught with 2 kg Yesterday, Italian police arrested two Albanians caught red-handed with two kilograms of heroin and cocaine. The Albanians were caught together with an Italian following an operation by the Bari police. The bag containing the drugs was spectacularly scented with a strong perfume, which served to throw off the trail in the event of a possible search. The police spokesperson stressed that work is now underway to uncover the threads of an illegal trafficking operation that starts in Albania: “Perhaps there is such a refinery there.” On page 2

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Vlorë: he had given his colleague an ultimatum… and gets revenge The brawl nearly ends in tragedy VLORË — A beggar’s proclamation, following all the classic rules. First, the baseless claims, then the threats and the final ultimatum: within 24 hours, comply with the conditions or war will begin. Usually, such “diplomacy” takes place between states, but in Vlorë it happened between two groups of beggars. Their disputes over territory are enough to bring to mind… This is not unusual. For… [part of the text is illegible] … The ultimatum of immediate revenge against each other ended, and the decision to fight was made “on the field.” The two underage beggars began punching each other, and it all ended in a huge brawl. Passers-by watched with curiosity, and even the beggars’ carts got caught up in it… [part of the text is illegible]. Stavri Marko

TIRANË — Is there a sufficient quantity of wheat in Albania to produce bread? Once again, today’s press has new reports about bread, with something else added to the press coverage. The bread [partly illegible] ... … a better way to counter needless panic than through information provided by a public notice. That is what a [unclear] thinks. We knocked on the office door, but it seems many officials think otherwise. Throughout our conversation about cooperation, they jointly insisted that it was free, and, at best (forgive us, it is not our area of responsibility), we should go “one floor up” or to another department. We first knocked at the Directorate of State Reserves, where the person we spoke to said he had no right to provide information. “Perhaps it would be better if you asked the Prime Minister’s Office,” he recommended. Taking this recommendation to heart, we went there. Then we tried by telephone. But that, too, was a faint “hello.” No, he could not provide information about Albania without the Prime Minister’s permission. So we turned to the Ministry of Agriculture. But there, too, we encountered the same silence. Our last hope was the Minister of Agriculture. What is the wheat production today? What is the international market price of wheat and flour, and how much does Albania need to import? But even this question, asked with greater insistence, proved impossible to answer. After several hours, we received the same recommendation: “Ask the legal directorate at the Prime Minister’s Office.” That was where our pursuit ended. The [unclear] shut things down, not mentioning that, when it comes to informing the public, everyone is accountable in their own way. But there is another authority in this case. “Shqipëri e lirë” is being stifled by bureaucracy and the phrase “no fuss.” Andrea Stefani

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