Bullets at the police station. "We will hold the commissioner hostage" The policemen at the Shkodër Directorate revolt: "They have not given us a single lek; we have been betrayed" SHKODËR - Policemen, angry and disappointed over unpaid salaries, carried out an unprecedented revolt yesterday around 3:00 p.m. at the Shkodër district police directorate. There were automatic gunshots, shouting and hostage-taking threats. "We do not intend to go back home without receiving our wages. We feel betrayed. We will resist." These were the words heard coming from the police station building. After several hours of tension, the situation calmed down partially. The article says the policemen were demanding back pay and that the commissioner came under heavy pressure from his subordinates. (photo Reuters)

Durrës, 2 sailors missing DURRËS - Powerful waves hit a small fishing boat yesterday near the coast of Durrës. The vessel has been severely damaged and two sailors are reported missing. Search operations continued throughout the evening. Port authorities said the weather conditions were extremely bad and that the high waves made a rapid intervention impossible. On page 9

FOOTBALL / Tirana leads the championship with full points National team, Daliu leaves Belli departs from Greece On page 11

EVENING OF OCTOBER 31 Nano 45 years old, a belated birthday From Hong Kong to the USA, visits are "burning up" the celebration NANO - Relatives and collaborators wished Prime Minister Fatos Nano a happy birthday yesterday, as he turned 45. His tightly packed schedule of trips abroad, from Hong Kong to the USA, has caused the celebration to be postponed. The article mentions the congratulations, the reception plans and the prime minister's diplomatic engagements. On page 31

TODAY 12 PAGES, ONLY 30 LEK GAZETA V Demi returns with Stripase Director Ndoci undertook a journey on Monday through the company offices. We will carry out a detailed verification. It turned out that there had been a tragedy.

of the rapid intervention of Albania Director Ndoci undertook a journey on Monday through the company offices. We will carry out a detailed verification. We will carry out an assessment of the political figures. On page 4

Invitation to bid 1. The Insurance Institute (INSIG), by decision no. 1 dated 3.2.00, offers an open competition for the purchase of machinery and supplies. 2. The Insurance Institute (INSIG) invites bidders to submit documentation in accordance with the rules. 3. Tender documents may be obtained from the central directorate of the Insurance Institute (INSIG), at the finance office. 4. Bids close on 15/12/1997. 5. Interested representatives should present themselves at the procurement office. Address: Insurance Institute (INSIG), Rruga e Dibrës, No. 91, Tiranë - ALBANIA. Tel. +355 42 94180, Fax +355 42 94180