The Democratic Party issues the call: “Do not accept being removed” Ministers tell the heads of the ministries: “Better leave on your own than be removed by us” According to the opposition, the decisions to remove surviving ministry officials are unlawful

The presidency decides by vote The Minister Kondi’s first statement: “Have all the directors leave on their own” Writes the government hall Service Meksi Shehu ... [?] (Continues on page 4) Meksi Shehu

Caution over aid TIRANA - Yesterday the government of Albania urgently summoned the Italian ambassador accredited in Tirana and presented him with the verbale note of protest concerning the article published in the newspaper “Il Manifesto” under the title “A People for Sale”. According to the Albanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the ambassador was informed that the Albanian government “reacts with deep indignation to such offensive insinuations that in an unacceptable way affect the honor and dignity of the Albanian people”. In its note, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs informs the ambassador that the article in question “seriously undermines the patriotic feelings of the Albanian people and, moreover, contains condemnable racist tones”. The reaction of the Albanian government was published yesterday in the daily “Rilindja Demokratike”, which reprinted the article from the Italian daily “Il Manifesto”. Meanwhile, the Greek government yesterday asked the Albanian government to extradite Albanian citizen Pellumb Nako so that he could be accused of participating in the organization of the murder of Greece’s former deputy minister of public order, Athanasios Vellios. “Athens is playing a game that goes beyond the capture of criminals and wanted persons. The request for Nako’s extradition is entirely unfounded and was issued solely to prevent his arrival in Tirana” - sources close to the Albanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs told “GSH” yesterday.

TIRANA - After all, even the predecessors of the state administration leaders have expressed their views in various ways about this government decision. Yesterday meetings were held among officials in several ministries, where the dismissals and new appointments were discussed. In the government building during yesterday there were numerous movements. (Continues on page 2)

Pangalos in Tirana: a 20,000-dollar reward More work in Greece yesterday Minor employment for Albanians is legalized TIRANA - A shipment of food aid has arrived in Tirana. After the cargo was unloaded in a warehouse near the train station, according to the documents the goods are worth 25 thousand dollars, whereas according to professionals and experts’ calculations its exact weight and real value amount to no less than 5,000 dollars. But how could such a large difference be gained? The specialists themselves, with a very simple calculation, can provide an exact answer. This, referring to the market rules in Albania during these months, but not excluding here also fictitious payments at customs. (Continues on page 3) Pangalos and Mallo yesterday in Tirana

TIRANA - A house in Paskuqan and a warehouse in Yzberisht have been robbed and looted by still unidentified persons. It is learned that yesterday afternoon the warehouse cash box was stolen, containing around 150 thousand lek. In Paskuqan, after forcing their way into the house, the robbers took a sum of money and jewelry. (Continues on page 5)

TIRANA - Conflicts and dismissals continue in several ministries. Some of the dismissed officials have opposed the decisions, describing them as illegal. In some departments new appointments have been made, while in others further movements are expected. The situation has also prompted reactions from opposition parties, which have called for transparency and respect for legal procedures.

FOOTBALL TIRANA - It had only happened once before at this stadium, and everyone probably still remembers it. Not only because at that time, strangely enough, the only ones competing with shirts in Tirana were the players themselves, but also because the last match played under the stadium’s powerful lights was accompanied by a special atmosphere. In yesterday’s clash, Tirana managed to win after a better performance. On page 7

BANK OF ALBANIA ONE THOUSAND LEK 1000

Persistent circular first 1. Progress of the implementation of the consolidated budget up to 05.09.1997, local government revenues up to 05.09.1997, local government revenues up to 10.09.1997 and 42,500,000 lek. 2. Implementation of the mobilization of 745,657,000 lek of revenues up to 05.09.1997 and 70,000 lek. Implementation of the mobilization of 745,657,000 lek of revenues up to 05.09.1997 and 71,100 lek. 3. Tax revenues with limit report of 09.09.1997 and 1,100,000 lek. 4. Non-tax revenues with limit report of 12.09.1997 and 906,000 lek. 5. Non-tax revenues with limit report of 12.09.1997 and 700,000. In the investment funds for the period 1997 in the limit fund for the period 05.09.1997 to 1,400

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