About the incident that shocked Lezhë We killed the three wedding guests because they had killed our uncle “In our view, their wedding, too, had to turn into a funeral” We waited for the law-enforcement authorities to catch the perpetrators … after everything, we decided to take revenge ourselves… A week ago, the shooting with an automatic weapon of three people in Torovicë, Lezhë, shocked public opinion. The perpetrators of this murder are being sought by the police. From the place where they are hiding, they have written a letter to the newspaper Koha Jonë, which they conclude with these words: We have decided to surrender to the law-enforcement authorities only after the murderer of our uncle, Zef Gjin Sulejmani, has surrendered or been caught. [Handwritten letter; text partly illegible] Page 2

After the Republicans and Social Democrats split, PD is trying to form alliances with Balli and other right-wing forces PD and Berisha do not want a coalition — PSD statement, page 2 PR does not consider further participation in the coalition possible — PR statement

They were found with a large quantity of jewelry, 3 million drachmas, 2 cameras and 7 passports They knew how to steal but not how to hide: three criminals from Kukës, for whom the crossing at the Albanian border post proved a bitter finish. They are the protagonists of an unusual robbery spree in Greece. Perhaps caught by chance by the police, the armed criminals were found to possess a small treasure trove of jewelry and currency. They were discovered on Monday afternoon by police on duty as they were getting into a taxi to return home “rich.” They are Qerim Skaçi, Ardian Trota and Fatmir Dauti from Kukës, whose adventure ended in punishment. Unlike ordinary emigrants, they reportedly drew the attention of the police at the Albanian border post by coming down from the mountain. As they got into a taxi, the police on duty intervened to check them, a check that proved fatal for the criminals. All it took was the discovery of a pistol in one of their bags for them to end up in police custody. A huge pile of jewelry was found during the thorough search, including sparkling necklaces, bracelets and numerous rings. Along with this stolen property, around 3 million drachmas, two cameras and seven Greek passports were also discovered. A TP pistol and another revolver were the weapons that seriously worsened the fate of the three men who were caught. It is also reported that Qerim Skaçi had previously served around eight months in prison in Greece. This time, Skaçi and the other two had barely made it as far as the Albanian border post. Apparently professionals in this activity, the bandits were “betrayed” by chance. There is also the possibility that someone tipped off the police, considering the activities of the secret police as well. Instead of a “brilliant” life, the men from Kukës have now entered the labyrinth of justice. GEZIM ASHIMI

Budapest: CSCE meeting Berisha calls for the signing of a Treaty with Greece, page 3 For 555 years, Albania was ruled by TERS, page 3 TERS UNAA RVML KEII URZU The “Guzi” mystery remains an enigma; the witness has been killed, page 3