Interview with the chairwoman of the PD, Mrs. Jozefina Topalli, given to the DEUTSCHE WELLE delegate, Mr. Strug Auron Dodi If you like, the Democratic government has always been committed at all levels of the structures to fighting corruption The statement of Prime Minister Aleksander Meksi in the interpellation The worker and the manager of the government of the villa were called popular by the people in the enterprise, scrutinizing the newspaper's request for the IKA Association Meanwhile, in an article entitled 'The confrontation of the Vlora agreement and the Albanian association and the Verdho elections in Mirdita on the eve of the leadership in the direction of Mirsensi', Shaban Haxhia writes that in Vlora the Socialist Party has taken part in a series of actions not only against the Democratic Party, but also involving segments of the state. In this article, after the announcement of the manipulations in the elections on 26 May 1996, the newspaper writes: “We assume that Mrs. Haxhishta's words about the socialists in the coming elections in '96 are leading the country into a serious situation...” Albanian democracy will be linked to the best European developments and no one can prevent this process. NENE GJINI (Page 2)

Let us gather as on 22 March, with the banner of the fight against the return of communism to our home VILI VESIU With the right-wing party, in a single front against communism MERITA ZALOSHNJA (Page 2)

The statement of Prime Minister Aleksander Meksi in the interpellation Asked by the PBDNJ deputy why the bodies in his government had not been engaged to fully settle the relations of affiliations throughout Albania, the Prime Minister stressed that the state administration, the government and other structures have taken measures to prevent negative phenomena. Referring to the figures presented in Parliament, Mr. Meksi declared that the fight against corruption remains a fundamental direction of democratic governance. He underlined that in many cases concrete measures have been taken and various employees of the administration have been punished. Managed corruption and links with smuggling are among the greatest concerns. NENE GJINI (Page 2)

Statement of the Minister of Defense Zhulali in the interpellation For the ministry, the government by order from above is, without a doubt, a strong response to any infringement of national security. Mr. Zhulali said that the Albanian army is undergoing a process of reform and modernization. According to him, the defense budget and investments in infrastructure are part of a long-term plan. On behalf of the military corps he stressed that the country is in a position to withstand any provocation. NENE GJINI (Page 2) Photo: Xhengo

They are from Kamza, Sauku, Piske, Dajt, Vore, Zall-Herr, etc. During the awarding of diplomas in Turne Mr. Xhovesa spoke about the PD-Right-wing governance relations in the Albanian town and countryside. During yesterday's ceremony for the awarding of diplomas to 230 students from the villages of Tirana, FPD leaders emphasized that this is a sign of concern for youth and education. Tirana correspondent (Page 1, 7?)

Deputy Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Ylber Xhezairi, who is responsible for sports issues in the government, signed yesterday in Strasbourg the convention on anti-doping as well as the protocol of the European agreement against violence by spectators at sports matches. The convention in question has so far been ratified by 20 European countries. This signing will improve the Albanian legal framework in dealing with negative phenomena in sport. (Page 2)

Pjotr do t'i sulmuan e qeverive greke organizon inaugurimin shtatdhjetvjetorit muzeut historik kombetar turk, pikerisht ne qytetin xanorist të Korçës. In this context, he described as unfair the participation of the Greek foreign minister in activities that carry a political charge. (Continues on page 2)