Election date announced, the prime minister awaits Vranicki The president accepts the dissolution of Parliament. Nano: "There will be no government. There are paths to consensus" The president in the chair of the Assembly has not said a single word about parliament. He has accepted the date that parliament set. The prime minister is seeking a political agreement and is waiting for Vranicki. Nano calls the compromise delayed, but does not consider it closed. Contacts and political tension continue. On page 2 On page 3 On page 2

New clash in the city, another Greek is killed VLORË - The coastal city in the north of the divisions between gangs. The coldest hills were smoke and gunpowder. Yesterday brought gunfire and more victims. Among them, a Greek citizen is also reported. The population remains shut in, the streets are empty and fear reigns. The situation is described as extremely serious and unstable. On page 5

BERAT With anti-tank weapon against the villa: Three people injured On page 5

KAKAVIJË At the brink of catastrophe: Border post, land of bandits On page 4

Yesterday was a day of negotiations. The parties together. Abrori: "There is no violation" . "Plejtër do not close Parliament" The opposition sounds the alarm: "Is Fino slipping away?" TIRANA - Sunday was marked by negotiations with representatives of the parties in search of a solution to the crisis, but without visible success. At the center of the debate was the issue of closing Parliament and the reactions of the opposition. Politicians say that a compromise is still possible, but time is running short. Vyze? e damaged o qartëre On page 6

PD and PS amid accusations: Who is to blame for the crisis PD and PS amid accusations: Who is to blame for the crisis SPORT English offer to Juventus: Del Piero FROM THE WORLD NATO and Russia sign peace

The president in Parliament has not said a single word about parliament. He has accepted the date that parliament set. The prime minister is seeking a political agreement and is waiting for Vranicki. Nano calls the compromise delayed, but does not consider it closed. Contacts and political tension continue. Fino leaves, in Kuns [?], has greatly tarnished America’s image The road to Tirana did more damage than armies Concern in Vienna, Vranicki decides today on the parties’ candidacy Nano meets [?] with Fino: there is no reason to give in on the results, except consensus on the law

American Embassy announces the following job opportunity: COUNTER OPERATOR The American Embassy is seeking qualified English Speakers to need apply. Qualified ones may apply through written application including one letter of recommendation and one photo to the The Service Program, American Embassy, Rruga e Elbasanit, Tirane before close of business. Application deadline is 16:00 on Tuesday, May 20, 1997