TNT explosion on the main power line. The giant pylon falls Gjirokastra and other cities remain in the dark SECURITY - Around 10:00 p.m. last night, near Gjirokastra, two strong dynamite explosions occurred. The first lead in the investigation points to a genuine terrorist act. As it has been learned, the perpetrators blew up a high-voltage pylon that supplies electricity to several cities in the south. As a result of the explosion, Gjirokastra, Tepelena, Delvina, Saranda and part of Vlorë were left without electricity. “This is a premeditated action,” police sources say. According to them, at least two people placed the explosive charge. Law-enforcement forces have begun the investigation. (continued on page 2)

SHKODËR Police revolt: “We are against corruption” SHKODËR - A group of police officers in Shkodër protested yesterday over working conditions, delayed wages and arbitrary appointments. They stated that they are not against public order and duty, but against corruption and political interference in the police. Sources within the police said the situation calmed down after meetings with local leaders. The authorities are verifying the claims that were raised. (continued on page 6)

Direct on the Sarandë-Korfuz line Bomb on the tragedy SARANDË - A vessel on the Sarandë-Korfuz route was hit by a suspected explosion yesterday afternoon, causing panic among passengers. According to preliminary information, there were no fatalities, but several people suffered minor injuries. Border police and investigative teams are working to clarify the causes of the incident and identify the perpetrators. (continued on page 5)

“No more money” ECONOMY - The liquidity crisis is deepening. Banks are restricting payments and citizens are complaining about a lack of cash. Economic experts say the situation is linked to falling confidence and a slowdown in money circulation. The government is considering measures to normalize the banking system. (continued on page 7)

“'We don’t want a trial by the Italians” TIRANË - Relatives of the victims of the Otranto tragedy have stated that they do not trust Italian justice and are calling for the proceedings to be conducted with full transparency. They claim that those responsible must be brought before justice and that the families must not be forgotten. At the center of the debate remains the clash at sea and institutional responsibility. (continued on page 5)

Chooses the cutting of the tension “'If they don’t break me out in Greece, I’ll die in my cell” HIK - Residual text is partly unreadable in the image. A partially legible article can be made out on imprisonment, Greece, and a person saying he will die in his cell. (continued on page 4)

On page 5 Minors on strike: Tirana must speak

On page 6 “Return the money or else hunger strike”

On page 8 Why did “Tikfolku” split up?

Tickets are sold every day at all Totoboll outlets and there at the MB Aparatës café, MBA They cost only 60 lek. DRAW DATE 19 OCTOBER 1997 For the winners: - 80 Mini Bingo prizes of 80,000 lek - Star Bingo - Magic Bingo - Teto Bingo 200,000 lek 400,000 lek 700,000 lek 3,000,000 lek The tickets are numbered from 1 to 80

Good management launch For the full real estate registration system, it is organizing the tender: “For the production of metal loudspeakers for archive storage” An open competition with broad participation is offered and in accordance with the procedures of the relevant laws. Project: “Strengthening property registration and management in Albania”, funded by the government of the United Kingdom and the European Union. Collection of tender documents begins from 08.10.1997 until 10.10.1997 at 10:00-12:00, at the Management Unit. Tender documents and payment receipts for its fees should be collected or submitted to our office during the same hours. Opening of bids will take place on 10.11.1997 at 10:00. Notice of completion Tender participants who collect their payment receipt from the office or submit the offer to our office must provide the required security together with the invitation