- For unknown interests, the guards are not acting on the “orders” of convenience (?) - The magic of trickery to open the sun over “Lëmok” - Tranquilli’s punishment at Leving Co. How the Italian aid intended for Albanians was handled, being obscured to the lowest degree as a whole, this was an assertion that began in government and circulated in recent months, thanks also to the profiteering moves around the Italian aid. Regarding this issue, Prime Minister Meksi described it as “moral and responsible” and told the Socialist Party representative in parliament that “there is no evidence whatsoever”. Since the beginning of this scandal in May 1993, Prime Minister Meksi and Deputy Prime Minister Ceka have stated that “there is no document showing that the government was implicated”. However, the materials presented in parliamentary sessions, as well as the documents published in the press, cast serious shadows over this issue. Tirana, 3.4.1991 MINISTRY OF INTERNAL TRADE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN By this, the director of the deviation acknowledges receiving 10%. This deed seems to us to imply, to be shortened and enlivened, in order to cover the shortcomings of this point in the chain. The Director Paqi [?] And not only that, he also knew the letter from Clevoni Poggios addressed to “sh. Fatos”. The main concern has been the large amount of money movements. From the invoices that were brought later, it turns out that they were inflated with the clear aim of gain. It was also said that the goods brought did not represent the value of the goods. At least one of the payment orders proves a sharp violation of procedures. In government, Fatos Nano’s name has been repeatedly mentioned as the person who knew about the movement of the aid. (To be continued on page 7)

In a group of PAD discussants who degenerated into PAD, an extraordinary disregard for public opinion is being shown. Even though some of these developments came to light after the 1992 elections, there still seems to be a strange nostalgia for the old ways of governing. Media linked to the old structures continue to throw mud on every effort at reform. There are articles and commentaries aimed not at debate, but at intimidating the political opponent. This is a mentality that does not serve democracy. Albanian society needs institutions, not “strong men”. If this trend is not stopped, then every electoral victory will be used as a pretext to suppress critical voices. (To be continued on page 7)

At 20:20 on 25 December, Radio Televizioni Shqiptar launched the 17th festival at the Palace of Congresses. Tonight will be the second night of the festival. The jury, chaired by N. Ceka, evaluates the competing songs while the audience follows the scenography and performances with interest. (To be continued on page 8)

Note [?] correspondent [?] Continues [?] on page 9 Koha Jonë, 4, Sunday 26 December 1993