736 thousand dollars in contributions, Germans also want conflict One of the former heads of the Combine, a “friend” of 762 million, while the shops had 9 million, so it is certain that they will be exported. TIRANA - Albania will soon build, with Turkey’s help, the first ammunition production factory, which will be located at the Mjekës plant in Elbasan. This comes after recent talks with representatives of the Turkish government and their interest in such an investment. According to newspaper sources, the project is linked to the revival of the capacities of the former military combines and to an export-oriented approach. It is further stated that part of the financing will come from the contribution of 736 thousand dollars, while there is also interest from German companies. At the same time, it is also mentioned that 762 million lekë were previously disbursed for various needs of the combine, while the shops were given 9 million. Other sources say production is expected to be intended mainly for export. The article continues with data on the warehouses, the condition of the unit and the inventory, but the text on the page is partially illegible in the photo. [?]

It is learned that the Gjirokastër police carried out an operation in the area. The full text is not clearly readable. [ ? ] On page 6

DURRËS On page 8

TIRANA - Late last night, the Presidency of the PD met to decide its candidate for the country’s presidency. The meeting was attended by the chairman of the PD, Azem Hajdari, and the party’s deputy chairmen. According to some sources, the name of Blerim Çela has also been mentioned as a possible candidate for president. The meeting continued until after midnight. On page 4

LEZHË On page 6

Parliament divides year-end money, only 8 thousand lekë each TIRANA - The MPs of Parliament will receive a year-end bonus, but the opposition members seem likely to be left off the list on the grounds that “they haven’t come”. The decision has caused strong political debate. The text mentions payments, attendance at sessions, administrative procedures and the opposition’s objections. The full article on the page is not entirely readable. [?] On page 8

SHOW BUSINESS On page 4

Merry Christmas! Happy New Year 1998! The company G.J. Seantropoulos S.A., based in Greece [?], is the collaborator as well as the Albanian people. Merry Christmas! Happy New Year 1998! Many happy returns of the day, with peace, stability, love and harmony.

GAZETA SHQIPTARE Wishes its readers Merry Christmas

RESTAURANT VIKTORIA Wishes its customers MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR 1998! Address: The annex of the “5 Shonori” stadium, near the PTT in Tirana [?]