CEC communiqué on the proclamation of the final results of the elections for local government bodies Albania's example is awaited in the Balkans The heavy defeat of the socialists and anti-Albanian Greekophiles is shaking the anti-Albanian circles of Athens. Aksham and ta Bugün, in harsh tones directed at the Berisha government, comment on the election result by speaking of the discrediting of the government, predicting the strengthening of the anti-communist opposition and political transformation. The two Turkish newspapers above publish this on their front pages, commenting that in these elections certain Greek circles and foreign diplomats were directly involved. According to them, the main goal of these circles was to create chaos in the country through these elections. In interstate relations, such a thing can never be accepted. Such a struggle serves neither peace nor a destabilization of the whole Balkans. In all democratic countries, the opposition has not been denied the right to govern part of local or central power. Indeed, it is considered a necessity of democracy for its development. Thus, in Macedonia, the social democratic opposition won considerably in the local elections on 20 October. Croatia and Serbia are also bringing strong oppositions onto the scene for the future. This aggression by Greek circles through their diplomats in Tirana is completely inappropriate and incomprehensible, aiming to stir up a climate of conflict and destabilization in Albania. This is not the first time that such a thing has happened. It is enough to recall the pressure exerted in Tirana by the Greek ambassador in Tirana, Ballaska [?], with the concealment of the Peshkëpi incident, in order to discredit the Albanian government and to have the Greek government send a note of protest. This means that in Tirana, official Athens is dissatisfied with the failure of its own efforts to push Albania into a conflictual, and consequently destabilizing, crossroads. On this basis, in yesterday's local elections, as a result of the people's participation in the vote and the calm that prevailed everywhere, including in the minority in the South, we believe that these elections were a victory for Albanian democracy, a normal development of the democratic processes our country is undergoing. Votes for respective candidates of the electoral subjects for members of the commune councils

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Today the president is elected in the USA In the United States of America, today voters choose the president and the new members of Congress. The main rivals to this day are still the current U.S. president Bill Clinton, who together with Vice President Al Gore is campaigning in key states, and Republican candidate Bob Dole, who has run a traditional campaign promising to increase the military budget and lower taxes. The U.S. president, when publicly asked whether the election process would be affected by the ninety million dollars taken by the Democrats for early electoral advertising, under the pretext of "presidential activity," said: "I think the way our campaign has been conducted has not been like that at all, determined to deal with people. I think those press reports have been greatly exaggerated. Our campaign has not been like that at all. It is well known that some countries such as China, Mexico, Indonesia, and many other countries in the Asia-Pacific region invest heavily through electoral advertising. You can be quite sure that every cent has been taken and spent on legitimate political activity. The FBI is also conducting its own investigations. But, in my opinion, whatever happens tonight, and of course I expect to win, these elections are also a referendum on our country and on the results of our policy. I am convinced that the American people will support the path we have shown them." Tonight's outcome of the election is considered very important for the Republicans. It is also important for Bill Clinton, since he currently leads both houses of Congress. A shift in the percentages in favor of the Republicans is also expected from these elections. Taken from AFP. Translated by S. Maya

Dj/Pec/Secrnli ekspres [?] Sali Berisha received the Ambassador of Canada to Albania, [Unreadable name][?], who presented her credentials. During the ceremony for the presentation of credentials on Saturday, President Berisha informed the ambassador about Albania's economic and political transformations, the path of democratic development, as well as foreign investments, especially the importance of the oil and gas industry. Among other things, circulating voices in the embassy office have mentioned as possible Canadian investments and investments by companies from that country in Albania the exploration and exploitation of copper, which has had an early development as an industry in the Balkans, as well as in Kosovo and Macedonia. According to the ambassador, Canada ranks fourth in the world for technical and scientific development and is rich in extensive experience, especially in the metal extraction industry. It would be desirable for these experiences to be transferred to Albania and Kosovo. The conversation also focused on regional developments, as well as refugees from Bosnia and Herzegovina, etc. Canada is a country with a great potential for aid and loans. These are necessary for accelerating the reconstruction of Albania in the perspective of a market economy. After the meeting, the Ambassador of Canada paid a visit to the Speaker of the Albanian Parliament and a visit to the Foreign Minister. Embassy of Canada in Budapest.

Ethnic Kosovo Albanians boycotted the elections and referendum in Serbia on Sunday. An Associated Press correspondent in Belgrade said the only non-Serb community that took part in these elections was the Montenegrin one. While Kosovo Albanians have broken off relations with Serbia for seven years, as a sign of protest against Serbian rule, and are boycotting its government. The economic consequences of the embargo imposed on Yugoslavia over the years have worsened the living conditions of Kosovo Serbs. An Associated Press correspondent in Pristina reported that only the elections for Serbian deputies were being held in Kosovo. According to reports, Serbs were standing in line to vote, while Albanians were going to cafés and shops. For AP reporters, the boycott is silent but complete, evidenced by the empty streets and closed schools. Albanian doctors and teachers said that, by remaining faithful to the call of their president Ibrahim Rugova, voting would be a betrayal of our right. "If today the Albanian people of Kosovo successfully boycott the Serbian referendum, then the Serbian government will respond with even greater terror" - said the doctor [unreadable name][?]. Translated by Fadil Kokomani. News published on the front page of the Athens newspaper "Katimerini" and cited by the newspaper "Bujku".

Citizens From 11 to 17 November 1996 From 11 to 17 November 1996, the second vaccination campaign against poliomyelitis will be organized. All ages from 0 to 50 years will be vaccinated again with a second dose. The vaccination is polyvalent. All children and adults will be vaccinated and vaccination is mandatory. Parents and citizens are invited to present themselves at the health centers to be vaccinated. Teachers and nursery and kindergarten educators are also invited, as well as managers of enterprises and institutions, to help ensure the smooth running of this campaign. Do not hesitate to get vaccinated.

Subject Votes Percentage of votes Received P.Kon 180 0.01 PA 1538 0.08 P 6017 0.42 PR 1291 0.05 PBPK 4629 0.23 PRBK 1391 0.09 PBDNJ 34891 1.91 PNSH 34695 2.46 PBSD 71487 5.03 PD 734569 51.8 PDD 19664 0.28 PS 121661 9.06 PLL+PRK 96820 0.67 PP 5781 0.54 PT 275 0.41 PP+PBRK 59135 3.66 PDP 2011 0.07 PS 44635 3.37 PSD 54823 3.29 PSD+PAD 2199 0.15 PUK 14712.55 Total 1.417.255 100% Votes for respective candidates of the electoral subjects in the district councils Subject Votes Percentage of votes Received P.Kon 353 0.02 PA 1009 0.07 P 815 0.57 PR 1659 0.09 PBPK 1297 0.09 PRBK 3002 2.35 PBDNJ 35890 2.69 PNSH 14482 1.02 PBSD 31456 0.24 PD 726250 51.89 PDD 274 0.02 PS 79189 0.56 PLL 1619 0.35 PLL+PBRK 79189 5.63 PP 4947 0.35 PPP 98 0.007 PR 49398 3.49 PSD 231 0.019 PSD+PAD 40685 3.19 PUK 47361 3.09 Total 1.412.754 100%

ENGLISH RILINDJA DEMOKRATIKE — Democratic Rebirth. Newspaper of the Albanian Democratic Party. Tuesday, 5 November 1996. Price: 20 lek, 1000 Italian lire, 200 drachmas. Government protects consumers. Yesterday's government meeting also approved the financial convention of the European Investment Bank loan worth 12 million ECU. Civil Aviation rises to ICAO standards. Victory for the DP in 58 municipalities and 267 communes. CEC communiqué on the proclamation of the final results of the elections for local government bodies. Albania's example is awaited in the Balkans. Bill Clinton: Certain victory. Today the president is elected in the USA. The Ambassador of Canada presented her credentials. Kosovo Albanians boycott the elections. APPEAL. From 11 to 17 November 1996 the second anti-polio vaccination campaign will be organized. Everyone aged 0-50 will be vaccinated again with a second dose. Do not hesitate to get vaccinated. ITALIANO RILINDJA DEMOKRATIKE — Rinascita Democratica. Giornale del Partito Democratico Albanese. Martedì 5 novembre 1996. Prezzo: 20 lek, 1000 lire italiane, 200 dracme. Il governo tutela i consumatori. La riunione di ieri del governo ha approvato anche la convenzione finanziaria del prestito della Banca Europea per gli Investimenti del valore di 12 milioni di ECU. L'aviazione civile si adegua agli standard dell'ICAO. Vittoria del PD in 58 municipalità e 267 comuni. Comunicato della CEC per la proclamazione dei risultati definitivi delle elezioni per gli organi del potere locale. L'esempio dell'Albania è atteso nei Balcani. Bill Clinton: vittoria sicura. Oggi si elegge il presidente negli USA. L'ambasciatrice del Canada ha presentato le lettere credenziali. Gli albanesi del Kosovo boicottano le elezioni. APPELLO. Dall'11 al 17 novembre 1996 si organizza la seconda campagna di vaccinazione contro la poliomielite. Tutte le età 0-50 anni saranno vaccinate di nuovo con una seconda dose. Non esitate a vaccinarvi.