The questions return over the tragic event that shook the city and Tirana: What happened that day? Scandal among the white coats Killing of the guardsmen: The Military Prosecutor’s Office launches an investigation Three doctors at the Military Hospital are suspected of “negligent treatment.” Doctors respond: They were in order

TO BE CONTINUED AT 22.00 GJIROKASTËR - The head of SHIK himself was the target of last night’s trinitrotoluene attack in Gjirokastër. The news has been confirmed by reliable sources close to the local police. He escaped miraculously, while his driver was injured. It is suspected that this attack was planned against the head of SHIK, A. S. According to the information, there were many attackers and they were able to leave calmly. The shooting was intense. In the early hours of the morning, police began checks to catch the perpetrators. Numerous traces were found at the scene. It is learned that the explosion occurred near the home of the head of SHIK. Other sources say it was a remote-controlled bomb. The news is expected to be clarified during the day. (Continues)

Specialists avert a massive tragedy TIRANA - A black bag containing around 300 kilograms of shells, grenades and live ammunition was found yesterday at midday near construction equipment on the outskirts of the capital. According to specialists, the bag contained various types of munitions, some of which were suspected of having radioactive content. Police sources said the area was immediately cordoned off and the materials were sent for expert examination. Residents of the area were kept away from the scene. Army specialists intervened quickly, averting a possible danger to the population. The incident caused major alarm. Investigations continue to determine the origin of the materials and the people who left them there. This is one of the most dangerous events of recent days. Continues on page 2.

Crime takes revenge against arrests

The Prime Minister after Hong Kong Xhemal Nino TIRANA - “On the issue of loans, communism and borrowing companies, we will make it possible for all banks and the relevant institutions to be put back to work, so that the government can begin to give concrete answers to citizens.” This is what Prime Minister Fatos Nano said yesterday after returning from Hong Kong. He stressed that the government will engage in restoring order and a normal economy. According to him, the problem remains the implementation of reforms and the increase of public trust. Nano also spoke about rebuilding institutions and bringing back foreign investment. He described the situation as difficult, but manageable. (Continues on page 2)

Merchants: “VAT’s fault”

“You are Albanian, not albanian” and the passport “flies away” REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA PASSPORT PASSEPORT

Invitation to tender - Offer for offer Invitation to tender Offer for offer 1. The Insurance Institute (INSIG), with its fund of $20,000,000, makes available from INSIG, and seeks to invest the portfolio in the purchase of NISIG securities. 2. The Insurance Institute (INSIG) invites interested contractors to submit their offer for the purchase of 1-year, 91-day Bank of Albania bills and Treasury bills. [...] 3. Tender documents may be obtained at the Central Directorate of the Insurance Institute (INSIG), at the address: Rr. e Dibrës 42 4180, for a fee of 200 (two hundred) lekë. The interested party must present a payment slip for the full amount of the payment. 4. Offers may be submitted to the Insurance Institute (INSIG), Rruga e Dibrës 91, մինչև 14.11.1997 at 12:00. On the opening day, the bidders and their representatives will have the right to be present. 5. Any offer that is repeated in the tender, any of the above offers received after the opening of the tender, or that does not meet all the conditions indicated in this invitation, will be considered a valid tender offer. Address: Insurance Institute (INSIG), Rrugo e Dibrës, No. 91, Tirana - ALBANIA Tel. +355 42 3 4160, 27150; Fax +355 42 3 4180