The Socialists concede 10 constituencies to the opposition; the grassroots react. The chairman of Malësia e Madhe resigns from the PS After 10 hours of debate, the PS Steering Committee selects 105 candidates The Socialists concede 10 constituencies to the opposition; the grassroots react. The chairman of Malësia e Madhe resigns from the PS Dokle in Kuçovë, Meta in Skrapar, Hajdaraga in Tirana... 105 Socialist candidates to compete in the 26 May elections have been selected. In Kuçovë, the constituency where four years ago the imprisoned leader, Fatos Nano, won, Namik Dokle will stand as a candidate. Rexhina Nano, the wife of the PS chairman, is included among the top places on the proportional-representation list. The Socialist Party itself does not approve Bashkim Zeneli’s candidacy. Fier manages to put forward again as a candidate the former PPSH MP, Bardhyl Fasko. PAD, PSD, PA and PUK gain 10 constituencies relinquished by the Socialists. The PS chairman for Malësia e Madhe resigns both as a candidate and as a member of the PS. Candidates heard by the verification commission, but who have appealed to the court, have constituencies ready for them if they are found not guilty... Zeneli speaks after the meeting: I met with Berisha with the party’s permission. Page 3

The National Council of the Democratic Party meets today The leadership elected by the National Congress will also be chosen

The replies from the Verification Commission are back Tritan Shehu: The DP is clean page 4

Gjirokastër: The Prefect of the South confirms the sensational fact The numbers will be made public before the elections page 7

Football, yesterday: Week XXXI Flamurtari beat the footballers—the referee. Minga’s and Malko’s tears accuse the Championship Flamurtari beat the footballers—the referee Minga’s and Malko’s tears accuse the Championship page 23

Sabato refuses Berisha’s lunch. Kadare is not invited to the press conference Ernesto Sabato “marries” “Kadare” p. 9

Aleksandër Frangaj, candidate for MP in constituency No. 17, Lezhë. Martin Leka and Blendi Fevziu withdraw their candidacies The Assembly met yesterday; some candidates were selected Aleksandër Frangaj, candidate for MP in constituency No. 17, Lezhë. Martin Leka and Blendi Fevziu withdraw their candidacies page 4

The arrested man’s mother appeals to the president: Berisha, forgive my son. Three of Buza’s relatives have also been detained He threatened the two presidents. He had returned from Greece ten days earlier The arrested man’s mother appeals to the president: Berisha, forgive my son Three of Buza’s relatives have also been detained page 2