The students of Vlorë today with Berisha: “We will decide about the strike” Yesterday Alimuçaj’s company issued the announcement: “Whoever has under 5,000 USD should take them; in the media capital later”[?] Meetings until midnight between students for and against with politicians. At the Vlorë stadium, a meeting with Berisha today. In the center of Tirana, a reception[?] of representatives. An official statement is expected in the evening. People watched VEFA’s sports events FROM THE WORLD Deng Xiaoping died yesterday at the age of 93: he was China’s reformer

The collapse of the pyramids and the political enslavement of the economy Andon Sheti[?] The compromise in replacing the chairman of parliament failed. This happened at the meeting of the Democratic parliamentary group, where Berisha decided not to decree Gjinushi’s name as minister. At the end of the meeting, the proposal emerged that a delegation of students should meet with the prime minister. The meetings, which lasted until midnight, created a tense atmosphere in Tirana. Today the parliamentary group is meeting again to decide on tomorrow’s session. Meanwhile, reactions continue over the economic and political situation in the country.

FROM THE WORLD Deng Xiaoping died yesterday at the age of 93: He was China’s reformer BEIJING - On Thursday[?] afternoon local time, at the Beijing hospital[?], Deng Xiaoping died. According to official sources, he was the man who opened China to economic reforms. His death was announced yesterday and was met with many reactions in the country and abroad. On page 11

“We will commemorate the toppling of the dictator” The police say “Yes”. The group[?] invites the President to dialogue On page 6

Gjongecaj alone in the hall[?] Bersisa talks: “The step on the usurers is a joint one. We will publish the names of government officials who deposited money with the usurers” Gjongecaj alone in the hall[?] The Socialist Party leaves the table empty, Shahu Bersisa talks: “The step on the usurers is a joint one. We will publish the names of government officials who deposited money with the usurers” On page 2 Forum for homullë[?]

GAZETA SPORTI The fate of the Championship is decided today On pages 5-8

TODAY, THE SIXTH ANNIVERSARY The usurers overshadow the anniversary The toppling of Hoxha is commemorated TIRANA - Despite the fact that today’s date coincides with 20 February, the day of the fall of Enver Hoxha’s monument, the usury crisis and the political unrest are overshadowing the commemoration of this event. Memorial activities are planned in the center of Tirana and in other cities, but attention remains focused on the current economic and political situation. Organizers say the ceremony will take place peacefully, while the parties are continuing talks to resolve the crisis.

Notifies all creditors of SILVA Company (both Billy Vole and Tunda?) that it will begin repaying the loans[?] Due to the large losses the company has suffered and the public’s lack of trust, withdrawals will be carried out in turn and upon verification. We ask for the understanding of citizens. Below is the repayment schedule by date: Repayment will be For those small sums ranging from 10 to 50 million lek, the dates will also be specified MONDAY 24/2/1997 creditors with amounts 0 - 2.0 TUESDAY 25/2/1997 creditors with amounts 2.0 - 2.5 WEDNESDAY 26/2/1997 creditors with amounts 2.5 - 3.0 THURSDAY 27/2/1997 creditors with amounts 3.0 - 3.5 FRIDAY 28/2/1997 creditors with amounts 3.5 - 4.0 Only 20-30 will be returned from each deposited sum Tregu, Shënkolli and Skur[?], Villa No. 34, Tirana, Tel. 234-136

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