The extraordinary upheaval. Berisha fires with escort, we expand and shrink in the PD: “Forgive me, we have taken the truth”[?] The new prime minister is elected. The media says: I am becoming like President. Fino submits his resignation. Nano assigns Kryeplaka. The Albania of the new Parliament. P. Mokada of the great power Page 3

The 24 hours of change N.G. CAVROSH LEVONJA Yesterday, while the new government was being voted on, all the compromise exchanges took place. In the morning, after the new election, Fatos Nano was going to Parliament to enlarge the new government. Meanwhile, in the prime minister’s office, Ylli Bufi was present. He was calming things over the phone and moving files. It seems that the difficult political position made him aware of the time, because as a result of the economic and speculative anomalies, many middle-class families in Albania truly risk remaining without bread. The activity had to begin with calming the situation and easing the revolt of the youth of this troubled Albania. In a few hours he had received hundreds of phone calls. Everyone was making promises. To calm things down and not step out of line. Fino submitted his resignation. Nano assigned Kryeplaka[?]. In the high government offices a marathon of consultations was under way. The new leaders were on the move. Berisha was preparing to leave the presidential office. Yesterday at midday, the announcement of the new government was expected. Photo: GENT SHKULLAKU Prime Minister Nano, his deputy Fino, congratulate each other after his election President