Arrests in many districts. The parties sit down at one table: PD and PS cannot find peace Inflation among the pyramid scheme victims: Where is the money? Andrea Stefani If the blocking of protesters and the arrest of people in different cities across the country, more than 50 by the police, were intended to prevent the eruption of the popular volcano of anger and revolt as a result of the pyramid schemes, yesterday they had the opposite effect. While pessimism and anger continue to grow, the situation is becoming even more serious. Within 24 hours, new peaks have been reached. Shkumbini has occupied the gates of the state. In many cities, even in Tiranë, people have gathered to withdraw their money from the borrowing firms. In many cities there have been protests and incidents. The number of people gathered has exceeded 20,000. The police have arrested dozens of people in Lushnjë, Fier, Durrës, Vlorë and elsewhere. This situation has created an unusual political climate. The leaders of the parties have sat down at one table, but without achieving peace between PD and PS. The need to resolve the situation remains urgent. Followed by the World on the pyramid crisis? An urgent meeting at the Prosecutor’s Office. Communal street. Located at the PS hotel, Vlorë

The collapse of the usurers kills a father TIRË — He has lost the house and his son’s job, has gone to live with his married children, and has left himself to the mercy of fate. In a serious psychological state, the 72-year-old man took his own life. The event shocked relatives and neighbors. According to the information, the loss from the pyramid schemes and the consequences for the family drove him to the fatal act.

Andrea Stefani Many people continue to appear at the counters of the borrowing firms to ask for their savings. In Tiranë and in several districts there have been gatherings and great nervousness. Some citizens say they no longer believe in the promises. Others are calling for state intervention. The situation is tense and, according to those present, also quite unclear. Small protests and spontaneous gatherings have appeared in several places. The long wait and uncertainty are weighing on Albanian families.

IMF ready to support Albania LUSHNJE STRASBURG Greetings for 5 February In the Council of Europe Albania has departed Lenfi Tister No page 2 From page 9 From page 2 LUSHNJE Greetings for 5 February. STRASBURG In the Council of Europe Albania. Lenfi Tister.

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SKODËR: Cardinal Mikel Koliqi has died at the age of 94. His life was closely tied to the church and to the suffering during communism. He is remembered as a distinguished figure of the Albanian Catholic clergy. The funeral and tributes are expected to take place in his birthplace.

Central office and branches in Tiranë and Kukës On Tuesday, 4 February 1997, in the presence of the state commission and the public notary, the drawing of the lottery of the (?) “TELE-BINGO KOMBETARE” was held. On Tuesday, 4 February 1997 at the Palace of Culture “Asim Vokshi” starting from 10:00, 1997, at 20:00 on the date of 28 January 1997 The winners of the tele-draws in the winning number of the game on Tuesday, 28 January 1997. THE PRIZES WON ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1. STAR - BINGO Ticket No. 14 series 777 with 350,000 lekë (Tiranë) 2. MAGIC - BINGO Ticket No. 14 series 777 of series No. 34 with 700,000 lekë (Tiranë) 3. TELE-BINGO Ticket No. 14 series 777 and with 7,500,000 lekë (Tepër) KOMBËTARE: at the Palace of Culture in Tiranë, starting at 10:00, with the national draw. To collect winnings, present yourself at the counters of “TELE-BINGO KOMBETARE” or at its branches. TELEBINGO KOMBETARE MAGIC BINGO ALBANIA KOMBËTARE