Former director, a chief and four guards detained Shehu’s death? “It was suicide” TIRANA - The latest “enigma” of the end of Mehmet Shehu could be resolved thanks to the testimony of the wife of his son, Fiqirete Shehu. The file sheds full light on the death that occurred. In an interview for the Greek newspaper “Ethnos”, Fiqireta says that she killed herself on 18 December 1981, after leaving a letter in which she took responsibility for everything that had happened. Only in this way does she explain that the death of the communist prime minister was a suicide. The news comes as the latest testimony from a close family member and seems to put an end to years of speculation about the mysterious circumstances of the death of one of the highest figures of the communist regime. For full details, read the article on page 13 of the newspaper. The arrest of the colonel of Shoqnonit[?]: The story of bloody coups in the safe is fabricated. The judge has fallen into the cell twice. The minister of the former Minister of Justice passes [?] the rivals. The detention of the prison director, Colonel T. Plar[?], came to the Tirana police after the initial suspicions, who will give testimony concerning the entirety in the prison cells. The use of a specially created police group was learned only a few hours after the proposal of the Ministry of the Interior was published in the press. These police officers have shed light on a series of complaints about hidden prison equipment[?], while the socialist documents are in the hands of the Prosecutor’s Office. All this makes up a complicated story connected to the main figures of the prison and to other people suspected of secret ties. No. 4 18 December 1981. Rare photograph of Mehmet Shehu, harsh photo[?]

SPORT Football & violence On pages 5-8

Shehu: “Their Ilya does not affect the elections” Socialists denounce: 16,637 irregularities were identified in the lists TIRANA - The final verdict on the OSBE mission came last night. The organization’s representatives presented a report compiled by them. However, the content of this report has not been made public. According to the daily “Shqip”, the international experts stated that they detect serious flaws in the voter lists, which could affect the voting process. On the other hand, the Albanian authorities have minimized the conclusions, declaring that the problems do not affect the elections. Meanwhile, the Socialist Party has submitted to the Central Election Commission a file with 16,637 irregularities found in the electoral lists. On page 4 Steven [?], from OSBE in Tirana

PERFORMANCE TIRANA - A new recognition for Albanian cinematography. Director Samir Kumbaro has been invited to take part in three European festivals with his latest film. The news was made public yesterday and is regarded as a success for Albanian creativity in the field of film. The organizers have selected his work among a large number of productions. On page 10

ECONOMY Loans, but with high interest rates More expensive to borrow money from banks Privatization begins Chrome mines cost only 3 million dollars? TIRANA - The Albanian credit market has seen new movements. Bank interest rates have risen, making borrowing more expensive for businesses and individuals. Specialists in the financial sector say the higher interest rate is linked to recent monetary developments and to credit risk. Meanwhile, the government has begun new phases of privatization in the mining sector. According to preliminary data, chrome mines may be valued at around 3 million dollars, a figure that is stirring debate in economic circles. On page 11 SAVINGS BANK

KOSOVO / Rugova’s request of Kosovo[?] On page 2

The campaign closed yesterday Five Albanian drug combining teams are the first champions in Italy[?] On page 9

Even the prison is under investigation. The Prosecutor’s Office sets up a special anti-terrorism unit