Berisha received World Bank vice president Kemal Dervish President of the Republic Sali Berisha received the Vice President of the World Bank, Kemal Dervish. At the meeting, the President said that the progress of economic reform in Albania is surprising everyone, not only because of its speed, but also because of its depth. According to the President, the country is in rapid economic expansion, with inflation under control, with growth in investment and production, as well as a noticeable improvement in the population’s social indicators. Thanks to the comprehensive reforms, he told Mr. Dervish, Albania is regarded as the country of the "economic miracle" in Europe. Albanian citizens are feeling more and more every day the fruits of the reforms, seeing new businesses opening, more jobs being created, and production and exports increasing. The President informed the World Bank vice president about the reforms in agriculture, the distribution of land, the establishment of a fair taxation system, and the privatization of facilities, and expressed his conviction that economic stability will also be reflected in the country’s political and social development. Mr. Dervish congratulated the President on the results achieved in Albania. According to him, Albania is moving at the fastest pace in the region toward a market economy and is creating a favorable climate for investment. He particularly praised the efforts for macroeconomic stability and the improvement of public administration.

Current leaders and former senior leaders of SHIK who had been State Security cadres are once again involved in today’s security structures. In the lists of candidates and senior officials of law-enforcement bodies, well-known names from the former apparatus appear, which has prompted reactions and comments in public opinion. The newspaper presents data and assessments about these candidates and their role in current institutions.

Enzo Biagi It is difficult today to understand those people who once again propose the ideals or programs of that cruel and failed world... Page 4

According to an American poll “PD will get 49 percent in the election, compared with 20 percent, which the poll shows for the socialists.” The optimism in the PD for the upcoming elections has also been supported by the results of a poll made public yesterday. According to this poll, the Democratic Party is clearly ahead of the Socialist Party. At PD headquarters this was welcomed with enthusiasm, while representatives of the opposition questioned the methodology of the surveys. Page 5 USA TODAY HEAVILY ALBANIA [?]

Rugova in the European Parliament Kosovo deserves the support of Western parliaments, said in particular - said the Speaker of the Hungarian Parliament, while support would also be expressed to Europe itself Page 2

Interview with Ferdinand Xhaferri Dokle’s statements trample on the Albanian electorate Page 2

Also in Elbasan... Also in Elbasan ... The “ravens’ chicks” are identified The 'raven' of Mr. Xhindili Kob, brings trouble, but the people know this well, just like the ravens. Page 3

Three questions for three PD politicians A policy purged of those incriminated in the Hoxhaist dictatorship will be dignified and without complexes Page 3

Spies in Albanian service Page 4

On 19 April, Scalfaro in Tirana At the invitation of the President of the Republic Sali Berisha, the President of the Italian Republic, Oscar Luigi Scalfaro, will pay an official visit to Albania on 19 April 1996. During this visit, the Italian President and the Head of State will hold talks on the further development of Albanian-Italian relations in all areas of mutual interest. The President of the Italian Republic comes to Albania,