Now even more Albanians are crowding toward the counters that offer millions on "usury" Today, the end of the Sude "miracle" "From tomorrow there will be no more such high interest rates" With a disoriented frenzy under the shadow of a human hell two days ago and yesterday behind the iron doors offering millions "I sold my son's house so that he could emigrate, and I decided to double the money with Sude" TIRANA - More than 400 people spent the night in line outside the "Sude" counters on Wednesday evening and yesterday at midday to withdraw their profits, after its owner announced in the evening that starting from today the interest on deposited money would be reduced to 5 percent per month. People from all over Albania have rushed to the company's offices, which has promised that, in the absence of units, it will pay the doubled profit in cash. Meanwhile, reports of winners, who have even sold their homes to invest in the firm’s activity, have increased by 10 percent in the northern cities. At least a fivefold return on interest over 27 consecutive weeks had by yesterday been achieved by tens of thousands of people. They had invested their savings in this activity, which had continued for more than three months. TIRANA - People are going there without a queue, because the working counter causes long lines, but the entrance to the other counter for withdrawing sums has fewer people. The ticket seller announces loudly that for this counter they must come back tomorrow afternoon. The door opens and people push their way in. Some hold notebooks with names and amounts in their hands. Others stand silently, leaning against the railings. A woman says she sold her son's house so that he could emigrate and decided to double the money with Sude. An elderly man says he brought the family savings. The atmosphere is strange, like celebration and anxiety at the same time. (Celo Pjllo) Stayed in line

Center Pole and the PS draft 11 points: "Here is what we demand" Opposition: "Re-election assembly" Socialists decide the form of the Constitution A new organization will be pressed ahead TIRANA - The Albanian opposition and the Socialist Party are in favor of a democratic process of constitutional reforms. They are asking for a Constituent Assembly elected by free vote and the organization of early elections. The 11 points presented to the public include demands for the resignation of the government, the formation of a technical cabinet, and the securing of election standards. According to the opposition, only such a solution can avoid the political crisis. On page 11

Mandatory base of selection. Lufmuriu for branch leaders in Tirana, Shkodër, Durrës and Vlorë A new organization will be pressed ahead PD changes the district criteria Base of selection. Lufmuriu mandatory for branch leaders in Tirana, Shkodër, Durrës and Vlorë Warnings from government officials about the number of parties have left the local leaders of the Democratic Party in a new situation. Remarks about imposing stricter discipline and following new organizational criteria were made known in a meeting with branch leaders. Tirana, Shkodër, Durrës and Vlorë were at the center of attention. On page 3

POLEMICS FOR BESPH War with statements: Xheka and Hajdari begin the accusations Klosi's killing constitutes evidence TIRANA - The escalation of the verbal conflict among some of the top political leaders continues. The accusations made between Xheka and Hajdari have taken on a harsher tone and have been accompanied by public reactions. A statement about the killing of Klosi is presented as an important element in this debate. The issue is seen as proof of tensions within the political camp. On page 9 Xhez Hajdari, once close to BESPH

Velija announces the prize for journalism TIRANA - The first national journalism competition named after Spartak Shkurti is being held in Albania. The first prize in this competition will be 1 million lekë. The competition was officially announced last week by the "Assembly of Albanian Woman Journalists". According to the founders, all press journalists who in 1996 published one article in Albanian newspapers will take part in it. For the theme "The Albanian World of the 21st Century" the winner will be announced on 8 March 1997, Albanian Women's Day. According to the competition coordinators, on 7-8 March there will also come to Albania and will serve as chair of the jury and winner of the global prize in this profession the Italian [?] Graziela Sapa[?]. On page 3

A rescue intervention ends[?]. but the old application of the profession over the school building has still not subsided FROM THE WORLD Medrese, students "break through" the blockade They smash the gate to carry on with lessons A monstrous intervention[?], but the old application of the profession over the school building has still not subsided TIRANA - At the private secondary school "Medrese" the tension of the last few hours has turned into clashes. Private security teams and police forces have once again been deployed in front of the school building after the students attempted to enter inside. Hundreds of young people broke through the blockade and entered the school courtyard to continue their lessons. The situation was accompanied by shouts, shoving and political accusations. The young people say that lessons cannot be interrupted. The protest organizers are demanding the release of the premises and a return to normality. In the background remain accusations over ownership, administrative decisions and police intervention. Some parents stated that they would stay by their children until the end. Andi Bushati Medrese of Tirana

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Shot the policeman: sentenced / A woman gathers FAO in Rome / Soldiers' dispute in court DURRËS Soldiers' dispute in court On page 9 SHKODËR Shot the policeman: sentenced On page 9 BEKAT A kaffehouse mauls a child On page 2 Hunger gathers FAO in Rome

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