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Gazeta Shqiptare

E mërkurë, 28 maj 1997

Panic in the foreign exchange market

Yesterday the USD was exchanged for 190 lek. Money changers: "People are afraid, so they are withdrawing foreign currency" The central bank's efforts seem to be desired. Yesterday the withdrawal record fell to as much as 2,500 thousand dollars free of charge Increase in mini[?]je TIRANA, xhi. In panic, the frequency of people in the foreign exchange market in Tirana increased several times. The phenomenon became more apparent at midday, when hundreds of people surrounded the money changers to buy dollars and marks. Currency traders stated that during yesterday, the dollar went up to 190 lek. Meanwhile, the German mark was traded at 93 lek. According to them, such a movement in the market was dictated by people's fear of the unstable situation. "People think they will be left without money and are taking out all their savings," said one money changer. Meanwhile, at bank counters there has been an influx of citizens to withdraw foreign-currency deposits. From page 3
Tiranë

Social pact: the parties' round table split in two

Union strike, PS: "Keep it", PD: "Only changes..." Photo: A. Jazo in front of the ongoing round table (Photo: Planet Ilo)

What? poses the muddy trumpet in Malaj

The efforts of the Central Bank seem to be desired. Yesterday the withdrawal record fell to as much as 2,500 thousand dollars free of charge What? poses the muddy trumpet in Malaj Stela of INSIG TIRANA, for days pa[?], the phenomenon became visible from yesterday in the center. The foreign and domestic exchange markets became an unsuitable point because of the first movements of citizens. The institutions of this state were understood to be expecting an immediate improvement, but that did not happen. According to INSIG officials, citizens are showing growing interest in insurance and deposits. In the background, the situation remains unstable. From page 4
Malaj Tiranë

Fear of robbery, works of art in a secret place

The most valuable relics of the Albanian cultural heritage are taken from the house of the Historical Museum TIRANA, unique works of Albanian art, such as icons, miniatures, ethnographic collections and coins, were removed from the National Historical Museum and hidden in an unknown location. This decision was taken because of the risk of robberies. Sources close to the museum said the relics are among the most important in the national collection. The transport was carried out in complete secrecy. From page 4 Manet Kulla, the first of Gllavenica
Manet Kulla Tiranë

Didn't pay the fine, masked men kill the former manager of “Populli”

The reasons, unknown persons ask for the document or the millions BERAT, Panagjot Skenderis, the correspondent of our newspaper for the city of Berat, was killed last night, around 21:00. The victim was returning home by car when unidentified persons shot him several times with a weapon. Skenderis died at the scene. He had been the former manager of the newspaper “Populli”. According to police sources, the perpetrators are suspected of having asked for money or a document. The investigation continues. From page 5
Panagjot Skenderis Berat

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