Police and disappointment... Only 24 lucky ones Late last night, the lists with the 520 names scheduled to withdraw deposits were distributed Skënder Kosova’s harsh appeal: “Sudja must return people’s money as soon as possible and the lek should not be misused...” Kopliku has rejected the name of the anti-fraud commission. “There are not yet definitively established elements, but we are in contact with them...” TIRANË - A crowd of women, children and many elderly people, unemployment, misery and poverty, on the other side armed police and security forces among the onlookers. Yesterday morning near Sudja’s villa, the scenes of revolt and anger were repeated hundreds of times. Cries about hardship and suffering had penetrated deeply into their being. The monotonous line of complaints, everyone was listening. At 12:30 p.m., word spread that special units had surrounded Sudja’s villa. On all roads leading to Sudja’s villa, the police had blocked the movement of citizens. This situation caused even greater outrage among a section of citizens, who were insisting strongly on getting their money. The angry crowd launched a suspicious “campaign” against the authorities. Agim Aliaj, chairman of the Tirana Municipal Council, also came to help. The later news that a list of the names of those who would receive the money had been distributed calmed the situation somewhat. Its contents were not made clear. In fact, not all depositors were informed. Some of them shouted that they would wait until evening and would leave only after receiving their savings. From the protest of 2 April. (Photo by Joti) From page 5

“Together with Alia he marks 2 April...” Yesterday the default judgment for the former minister The local commanders have a mission in court after the conclusion of the “2 April” trial. Gëzim Kuçi From the protest of “2 April” (Photo by Joti) On page 9

BERAT - Ahmet Gurel, a pensioner from Kuçova, accuses the district chairman, but the district prosecutor, reported to the police, has asked him to appear at the district prosecutor’s office for insult. From page 7

Yesterday in court Xhefa and Hajdari submitted the final evidence BSPSH, the “owner” will be decided today The decision will end the disputes over the fund Zefi: “Xhefa has nothing to do with the union. Its members have not paid dues for three years, therefore BSPSH is the creditor” TIRANË - The final hearing on the question of ownership over the independent fund of the former BSSH will take place today. According to BSPSH representatives, this legal battle will be definitively resolved by the court. Xhefa and Hajdari submitted the final evidence to the court yesterday. At today’s hearing, the final claims of both sides are also expected to be heard. From page 8 Xhefa / Hajdari

THE HOSTAGE CASE Now close to the “Italian’s” girlfriend as well Shehaj and the Italian’s hostage On page 9

ITALIAN ROBBERIES Extradition, the most wanted pair: procedures begin Police Station No. 3 On page 9

SPECTACLE Fest ’96, the needle over the song contest Festival scene (Photo p.10) On page 10 Festival scene (Photo p.10)

“Ervisin boravë, gas is lacking” Durrës coast, thousands of hours without electricity Durrës, Shijaku and several surrounding areas remained without electricity for a long time. In addition, gas supply continues to be problematic. Scene from everyday life (Photo p.10) Fest ’96, the needle over the song contest From page 10 Scene from everyday life (Photo p.10)

Xhaferri: “We will not let the others go” The Brazilian from Flamurtari is moving to Italy Savona beat Flamurtari 1-0 ALBANIAN SPORT The man worth 500 thousand USD On pages 12-13