The mysteries of usury in the Prosecutor’s Office files. Here is what the state did to try to stop the financial catastrophe Letters from a year of correspondence between the Bank and the Government are revealed. Dozens of documents from former governor Luniku addressed to Meksi, Berisha and the companies themselves TIRANA - "The usuries will be sustained for a long time and the consequences will be catastrophic" - the end of the pyramid warning had already been announced in January 1996. The Bank of Albania, the Government, the Ministry of Finance and the Albanian state itself knew the tragic end of these financial organizations. There is a series of letters exchanged between former Governor Luniku, former Prime Minister Meksi, the Minister of Finance and other high-ranking figures. What was happening inside the state while the pyramids flourished and were swallowing billions of lek day by day? The correspondence, which is now in the foundations’ file and will be made public if the case goes to court, shows that the state felt the earthquake, but its efforts appear to have been disproportionate. Everything was such that it was impossible to change in order to avoid the end. Among the first protests against usury at Sudja On page 7

The Democratic Party leader is being held hostage Leonard Demi TIRANA - Leonard Demi is being held hostage. The secretary for foreign relations of the PD has been tortured and terrorized and then held hostage by armed men. "He has been attacked by armed gangs from Gjirokastër," say relatives according to whom yesterday from the central headquarters of the P-D. Describing it as an unprecedented act and an attack on the election campaign, the PD calls on the Government of National Reconciliation "to intervene with all its force and punish them, otherwise the electoral process will be badly compromised." According to sources close to the PD, Demi was asked to declare himself against the PD and President Berisha. The leader of this group, unwelcome and known as a voice of the PD, held a series of meetings in Gjirokastër and the surrounding villages. But yesterday at midday, when Demi was presenting the PD candidate for deputy in district 15, according to the PD statement, "he was attacked by armed groups, who hit him, tortured him and shouted at him there." The PD says in the statement that KOZ has been informed and reminded that this is not the first case in a war of terror against members, supporters and local leaders.

Nano and Shehu in Rome: Will reconciliation be achieved? Albanian politicians will gather in Rome for the signing of the election pact. "Cooperation even after 29 June" Nano Shehu TIRANA - Tomorrow in Rome the pact guaranteeing the political elections of 29 June will be signed. Six representatives from the three political coalitions, according to which permission has been requested from the religious community of Sant'Egidio for its signing. With its four points, the pact appears to secure electoral peace in these remaining days until 29 June. It is expected that even after the elections, the Government will be a coalition government, in order to ensure social peace even after 29 June. Albanian politicians will also hold a meeting with Foreign Minister Dini and Defence Minister Andreatta, where further Italian assistance in solving the Albanian crisis will be discussed. On page 3 Nano; Shehu

Denver, at the meeting with Prodi Bill Clinton Romano Prodi On page 3 Bill Clinton; Romano Prodi

The President from Puka: "Sign in Rome" TIRANA - Berisha and Nano attack the North. The President in Mirditë and the leader of the PS in Krujë. This has been the itinerary of the two leaders of PD and PS in these days before 29 June. Mutual attacks from both opponents have been hurled here and there, sharply. Berisha said that the alternative of dismembering Albania and violence and rebellion is Nano’s. Yesterday from the PS rally in Krujë (Photo: REUTERS) On page 3

What they will do on election day TIRANA - "You will take a break to count all the votes and then the voting result will be announced." This is the order from the Central Commission in Tirana to all the polling stations where voting will take place. These words refer only to the final moment of the elections on 29 June. And the Commission has signed off on the entire work procedure that must be carried out from morning until the final closing of the ballot boxes. Here are some of the main moments of this process. The commission member Klosi: "Lowering the voting hours can also be done by the Commission. Berisha should delegate it to us" On page 2

Italy, measure for illegal migrants ROME - Albanian emigrants in Italy who have left the "reception centres" will be returned and sent back to their country. The above announcement comes from the Undersecretary of the Interior, Giancola [?] Sinisi. During a statement on RAI, the senior official said that on this matter the government will soon issue a special directive. Meanwhile, as for the emigrants who have remained in the "reception centres", by accepting Italian humanitarian assistance for them, not only will repatriation not be carried out in a gradual manner over time, but also through cooperation with the Albanian authorities possibilities will be examined for them to go back to Italy and in the future secure temporary work permits. According to the Undersecretary of the Interior, Giancola Sinisi, the repatriation plan is almost ready, at least as far as the Italian side is concerned. Only a few points are missing from this plan, for which consultation with the Albanian side is necessary. Meanwhile, the number of Albanians who every day try to leave for the neighboring country keeps growing. Over the years, large waves have made the Albanian presence in Italy as large as an army moving in the country’s waves. Some have managed to get jobs, temporarily regularizing their residence documents, but many others are in complete lack of documents and face the constant risk of being caught by the police. There are many illegal migrants for whom seasonal employment would be much more advantageous. On this issue, it is expected that for some time now the two neighboring governments have been discussing the possibility of creating a free circulation of Albanians in Italy.

The armoured vehicle of "advertising" in front of the police station MISSION OF THE MILITARY ARMOURED VEHICLES: "WE HELP YOU" TIRANA - "The police serves you", "The police protects you" - now the mission of the blue uniforms, to maintain order, has been displayed on the "back" of its vehicles as well. Just as the armoured cars still bear letters in large type stating what the police is duty-bound to do. And, for the first time, an armoured bus was brought in, on both sides of which was clearly written: "The police serves you" and "The police protects you". It was placed in front of the Police Directorate on the current road much more than at a time when it was supposed to be a "mannequin" to advertise its mission with the calm needed to ensure smooth order. For most people it is now clear that the police not only infuses, but also has enough weapons and armed closures, order and calm for them. Because the Police Directorate in Tirana has written that and at every rally, where the police is charged with ensuring order and calm for politics, there have been incidents and the policemen who have paid the most have been involved. And while the mission all this kind, from one person to another who should protect them. P[o?] nevertheless now it has written it on its "back". "The police protects you" - seems more like a call to citizens who have so far dared to raise weapons against the police uniforms. The differently painted police armoured vehicles (Photo: P. Ilo) Mentor Kikia Police armoured vehicles painted differently (Photo: P. Ilo)

On page 8

We keep your promises Tel 042 276671 042 333932

Daily schedules of TVA and Alba TV A help for the friends of the little screen in Tirana On page 4