Socialists: “We will go, but on our terms” Disagreements in the electoral roundtable, but they presented their own proposal. Two secret booths and no police in polling centers A “yes” from the socialists to Berisha’s offer The political stance is still unclear. They are... we will make the decision today TRIANA ZEJNO - Until 24 hours ago, the issue of the electoral roundtable and the opposition’s conditions for participation in it had still found no solution. The President of the Republic, Sali Berisha, met yesterday with the chairman of the Socialist Party, Servet Pëllumbi, and only a few hours later also with the head of the PSD, Skënder Gjinushi. The President’s face-to-face meetings with the leaders of the left-wing opposition parties were held at the Presidency. Two hours of talks with the socialist leader and two with the chairman of the PSD were followed by a brief and cautious statement to the press from their side. Both chairmen of the opposition parties said they stand by the demands they had publicly presented for going to the roundtable, but without specifying the nature of these demands. President Berisha simply asked them to make these demands public. The demands in question are made known by the press office of the Presidency. They concern two secret booths in polling centers as well as the non-participation of the police in them. These demands, according to the press office, were presented during the meeting in the President’s office by the chairman of the Socialist Party, Servet Pëllumbi. The second request, which according to the socialists was made more to create a calm psychological atmosphere than for real needs, will in all likelihood be feasible. It appears that yesterday’s meetings between the President and the opposition leaders aimed at obtaining a public and final statement from them on whether or not they will take part in Wednesday’s electoral roundtable. The socialists say they will make the decision today. On page 3 The President’s roundtable with the parties

National Commercial Bank TIRANË - The measures and guidelines of fiscal policy and state credit, as well as the growth in budget revenues, were discussed yesterday at the meeting opened by Prime Minister Aleksandër Meksi. The meeting was attended by the leaders of the Bank of Albania, the National Commercial Bank, and the Savings Bank. According to initial data from the Ministry of Finance, 2.6 billion lek for the repayment of loans taken by the state from the National Commercial Bank have been transferred to the State Budget in the first 8 months of this year. In fact, the National Commercial Bank is the only bank that, because of its role in financing the economy, transfers its profits to the budget. According to the data, loan repayment has come as a result of the increase in time deposits, which stand at a volume of 41 billion lek. ... On page 7

REPORTAGE / In Përmet, the ruined villages The grim landscapes of ferrashit HURZAD - During the first days of this September, the town of H[?]zë, its outskirts and other broader areas in the Përmet district have been hit by heavy rainfall. Landslides and flooding have damaged roads and bridges, while several mines and wells have filled with water. Residents speak of damage to agriculture and homes. On page 7

Payment not only in Nigeria, but also in the West TIRANË - The troubles of the “Akrepi” scheme, which are estimated to have cost Albanians tens of millions of dollars, were mentioned again yesterday in the presence of the прокуратoria and in the banking administration. 500 million dollars are mentioned as the amount put into circulation through this firm. There have been various reactions regarding this matter and intervention by the justice authorities is expected. On page 5 Court of Tirana

Police: New anti-crime structures TIRANË - The new anti-crime structure designed by the directorate of the capital’s police has begun implementation. Within its framework, new investigative and operational sections have been created. The aim is to strengthen the fight against crime and increase the efficiency of police services. On page 5

Sarandë

SPORT They said “goodbye” to football Doctor: “He has heart disease” EVERY SUNDAY “GAZETA SPORT” TIANË - Kapri, a leading figure in the football world, one of the stars of the best generation of Albanian football and of the national team, Saimir[?] Williams[?], has been definitively stopped by doctors. In a statement given yesterday, it was reported that his health condition does not allow him to continue sporting activity. This has led to many reactions in the sports public. On page 6

ODHIR’s dissatisfaction in Tirana TIRANË - Senior officials of ODHIR have let it be understood that the local elections of 20 October may be seriously endangered because of the tense political climate and shortcomings in the administration of the electoral process. The remarks were made during meetings with Albanian authorities. On page 3 of ODHIR in Tirana

The koran is disappearing from the lake Lake Ohrid. POGRADEC - The alarm over Lake Pogradec has come after illegal fishing and other factors that have caused a significant decline in the koran fish. Specialists say that the lack of control and the damage to the ecosystem are worsening the situation. On page 7