An almost institutionalized international plan to ease the pain of the pyramid collapse World Bank: 100 million in aid Shehu: “I want a table only with the Socialists” On 24 February, the Albanian crisis broke out in Brussels. Controlled administration for companies? The government decides: “Long-term loans and monthly installments, not in lek.” In Brussels, ministers will discuss the cancellation of obligations. Albania is included in this agenda. The PD leader: “We will exclude no one.” The Socialists: “We want to, but today we decide.” In Brussels, ministers will also discuss the decision on Albania[?]

Parties unite in a resolution Vlorë ultimatum: “Meksi must leave otherwise hunger strike” Municipality of Vlorë In Vlorë, voices also[?] called for changes in the government[?]. Trade unions and city councils[?] demanded Meksi’s departure and called for a hunger strike[?].

Car skids: seven people die Car skids: seven people die In the most serious[?] accident to have occurred in Bulqizë in recent months, 13 injured people were taken to hospital, while several people lost their lives[?].

PD refuses: “We do not accept invitations from associations” Koha: “The news of the rallies would be a sign for opening dialogue” Interview English journalist: “Reliable source”, more details Forum for Democracy Another round of talks[?] between political forces is expected to take place in Tirana. The PD refuses invitations from associations, while others see the day as a moment for dialogue[?].

Today at 9:30 the trial of the former leaders of the PPSH Cykafte[?], the Alia-Isai duel Isai: “Alia ordered me to shoot” TIRANA, 17 March 1997 In Tirana, and today at the court of the capital[?], the trial against the former leaders of the PPSH will continue. The Alia-Isai confrontation is expected at the hearing. Isai claims he acted on orders[?].

Academy of Arts: ancient providence Academy[?] of Arts: ancient providence FROM THE WORLD Boss threatens: “We will start a strike”

BOOKMAKERS WHO MUST HAVE LOCAL OFFICES, AVAILABLE IN TIRANA TEL. (042) 604 400 SHOWPEI[?] The general winning system is based on sports matches and their results[?].

The central office of “TELE-BINGO KOMBËTARE” in Tirana, Rr. "Myslym Shyri", 43, announces that on Sunday, 23 March 1997, at 18:00, draw no. 800 will take place in Tirana The winning draw will be in the city of Elbasan, at 17:00[?] 1 - STAR-BINGO, 1 prize of 15,260,000 lek; 299 prizes of 28,300,000 lek (Tirana) 2 - SUPER-BINGO, 1 prize of 53,246,000 lek; 299 prizes of 25,200,000 lek (Tirana) 3 - TELE-BINGO, 6 winning draws from 8,000,000 to 50,000,000 lek For all winning tickets, prize payment is made with denominations up to 1,000,000 lek and above by cheque at the Bank of Albania, dated 20.3.1997. Participation in the draw is allowed only for tickets sold in Tirana and in other districts according to the announcement. We wish you luck!