GJIROKASTËR / The building near the local PS chief Christmas terror The Lazarat hospital is blown up with tritol Police: A remote control was used. It was guarded at a moment when there was no movement Arben Hasani The village health center has been seriously damaged. The powerful explosion shook the residents of Lazarat during the night. It is believed that the amount of tritol had been placed in the courtyard of the building. The PS chairman: "It was at a political hour, after Hoxha left" The terrible explosion occurred at 3:00 in the morning The PS chairman: "It was at a political hour, after Hoxha left" Yesterday morning, on Christmas Day, the residents of Lazarat, a village near Gjirokastër known for the cultivation of narcotic plants, woke up terrified by a powerful tritol explosion. The explosion occurred in a building near the local PS chief. The village health center was badly damaged by the blast. According to local sources, the explosive charge had been placed in the courtyard and was detonated by remote control at a moment when there were no people moving around. Police have launched investigations to uncover the event and its motives. Vasjan [?] to confirm [?]. Any movement near the health center was considered suspicious by residents, who say they are shocked. The authorities do not rule out a political motive. According to sources, the explosion caused significant material damage, but no casualties. The story continues on page 5

From Bovilla comes the threat: "We will occupy the dam" On page 3 TIRANË - They are demanding the production of bread at any cost. Villagers and residents of the Bovilla area threaten to occupy the dam if their vital problems are not solved. Full story on page 3.

THE OTHER SIDE OF THE HOLIDAYS Arben Hasani Yesterday, on Christmas Day, political propaganda was not absent either. At a time when the country is trying to find peace, messages and statements with a party-political background were thrown into public debate. According to the article, the holiday atmosphere was also used for political purposes, bringing reactions and comments from citizens. The story continues on page 2

On page 8 After tensions and supply problems, the water utility in Durrës is shut down under heavy police measures. Full story on page 8.

Notice On page 2 Another serious criminal घटना is reported from Laç, where the victim was hit by automatic rifle fire. The story continues on page 2.

KORÇË On page 5 The police have arrested people suspected of carrying out robberies in bars. Details on page 5.

On page 6 HOOVER - The earthquake, with more than 50 aftershocks, has caused panic. Material damage has been caused and the residents continue to be frightened. Full story on page 6.

PD: Civil government of people of supposition [?] Mëdani in Lezhë Berisha: Why is he going? PD / Civil government of people of supposition [?] President Meidani

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On page 9 For all readers and those who wish for luck at the end of the year, the newspaper brings the Tale-bingo greeting card. Full story on page 9.

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WISHES ITS CUSTOMERS MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR 1998! Address: (Axis) Sidudine 5 Simasr, Piano d PT 8, Tirana. We welcome you

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