Yesterday in the People’s Assembly Decree on the issuance and distribution of privatization vouchers (leks) The voice of the presidential decrees and the information submitted by the group of deputies constitute an important piece of news with regard to economic reform. The distribution of privatization vouchers (leks) is at the center of this discussion. In a plenary session, the People’s Assembly examined the issue of the issuance and distribution of privatization vouchers. According to the discussions, this decision is linked to the further progress of economic reform and the participation of citizens in the process. Various representatives provided explanations about the deadlines, the method of use, and the distribution criteria. It was stressed that the vouchers will be used within the framework of privatizing state-owned enterprises. (leks) of privatization (Continues on page 4)

ON AND GJIL The Constitutional Court rejects the requests of the parliamentary groups of PS and PSD concerning the declaration of the Referendum Law as unconstitutional After examining the claims submitted by the parliamentary groups of PS and PSD, the Constitutional Court has decided not to accept the request to declare the referendum law unconstitutional. According to the announcement, the arguments presented were not considered sufficient to overturn the law. The court’s decision clears the way for the continuation of the procedures provided for by this law. (Continues on page 5)

ATA Alfred Serreqi is to receive Karolos Papoulias on 13–15 March Foreign Minister Alfred Serreqi will make a visit to Greece on 13–15 March, where he will meet with his counterpart Karolos Papoulias. The visit is expected to address bilateral relations and issues of common interest. Official sources reported that regional developments and economic and political cooperation will be examined during the talks. ATA

Parliamentary committees held intensive discussions regarding a number of important draft laws. According to the information presented, some of the draft acts concern economic reform, parliamentary procedures, and administrative issues. The deputies submitted proposals and amendments, while it was indicated that some of the draft laws will go on for further review in plenary session. (Continues on page 4)

Arber Xhaferi: The police confrontation and the violence used against the students give the Wednesday demonstrations in Macedonia the greatest publicity The developments linked to the University of Tetova remain at the center of attention. Arbër Xhaferi stated that the police response and the violence used against the students have given greater prominence to the demonstrations held on Wednesday in Macedonia. According to him, the issue of education in the Albanian language and of the rights of Albanians in Macedonia cannot be resolved by force. (Continues on page 4)

You decorated one another for loyalty and devotion to the PPSh, which forged the people’s violence and misery Mr. Saliu has responded to recent statements concerning the figure of Xhaxhi Lleshi and the political legacy of the communist past. The article emphasizes that the mutual decorations among the leaders of the system represented loyalty to the PPSh and not democratic values. The article strongly criticizes the communist period and the political responsibility for the violence and poverty of the people. (Continues on page 2)

Klaus ... The Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany, Mr. Klaus ..., has conveyed condolences to the family on the death of Pajtimi. The message values his figure and expresses solidarity in this loss. (Continues on page 8)

The planned conference of activities between the General Staff and the American military attaché ... Bilateral military relations and forms of cooperation were at the center of the recent meetings between Albanian structures and American representatives. (Continues on page 2)

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The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Albania composed of: President ... Judges ... At the session of 20.2.1995 ... FOR THIS REASON: Decided ... (Continues on page 5)