Interview with Mr. Albert Brojka, PD candidate for mayor in Tirana Total commitment to solving the problems Tirana is the city for which I would like to do everything I possibly could - The electorate ? ? expects the mayoral candidate to have hopes. Above all, it hopes for a solution to the problems of everyday life. It is true that the people of Tirana are waiting for a solution to water supply, electricity supply, street cleaning, lighting, housing, etc. At the same time, solutions require the greatest possible commitment from people.

President Berisha receives the contestants of “Miss Europe 96” at the Palace of Brigades The message carried by your crown is a message of friendship Speech by the President of the Republic, Sali Berisha, delivered at the evening organized on the occasion of “Miss Europe 96”, at the Palace of Brigades

It is little for most people, but enough to prove that this year’s local elections will be a serious test for all political forces. The evidence so far is all to the detriment of the left opposition. The Socialists are well aware that Tirana is one of the arenas where the electoral showdown will be fought with great intensity. According to rumors circulating in their circles, the Socialists are trying to find an acceptable figure to challenge the Democratic Party candidate. Various names have been floated, but none of them seems to have won full support. It is likely that a good part of their strategy will rely on criticism of the city’s administration and promises of change. However, the overall climate in Tirana does not seem to favor them. The everyday problems of the citizens, the lack of convincing alternatives, and internal divisions are pushing them toward a possible defeat. Observers believe the battle will be tough, but for now the first advantage remains on the side of their political opponents.

Claims of manipulation by the PS are the excuses of eternal losers PAGE 3

From the statement of Professor Viktor-Yves Ghebali of the University of Geneva for the External Monitoring of the Swiss Parliament PAGE 3

High-class ordinary criminal The best units of the Albanian police, after highly professional work, discover the place where the most wanted man had been hiding for more than a year and catch Nehat Kulla red-handed. He is a participant in the triple murder at the “15-storey building”, as well as the organizer of the attack against the former head of police in Tirana, Ahmet Celiku. During the operation to arrest this person, police officers seized weapons, vehicles, and other compromising materials. According to official sources, the investigations are expected to shed light on other possible criminal connections. His arrest is seen as an important success in the fight against banditry and organized crime in the capital.

Shkodër-The electoral campaign for the local elections of 20 October begins PAGE 2

The head of Albanian diplomacy will be received in Washington, D.C. by high-ranking officials of the American administration Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Tiran Shahu departed for the USA

Higher education and Albanian adults (Miton) Astrit Lulja is the Scientific Deputy Chairman