Troika package, the anti-crisis document Party irony of moderation, political positions. The old centrist coalition. In front of the prosecutor's offices in our Tirana, dozens of striking protesters gathered in a rare display and protested, entering the 21st day of the hunger strike. Exhausted and depleted for days by the long period without food and the low temperature of the premises, their health condition is extremely serious. The protesters have taken this extreme act in defense of the independence of justice and against interference by political power. The accompanying lead editorial says that the Troika package, presented as an anti-crisis document, essentially amounts to a legalization of further interference in justice and a denial of the constitutional order. Tirana Television and press offices [?] Kavajë Television and press offices [?] Fletor, Kavaja and Fier Fletor, abbas Fusha JP JANNI All the jurists on the 21st day of the hunger strike, which is taking place in Tirana, Kavajë and Fier. Photo: Abas Fusha

Weapons of all calibres in the “Qemal Stafa” neighborhood The first reports were of one dead and one injured One person was killed and several others were injured last night after a heavy exchange of gunfire in the “Qemal Stafa” neighborhood of the city of Elbasan. The incident occurred at around 11:30 p.m. when a conflict broke out between several still-unidentified individuals, after which, following the first blows with cold weapons, automatic weapons were also used in the clash. Meanwhile, police forces arrived at the scene, but for a few moments the situation remained unclear. According to sources from the scene, several injured are suspected. ON PAGE 2

The government must get over its nervousness and fulfill its obligations Civil protection centers support the independence of the judiciary in Albania The Democratic Party values the support of the United States The PD is determined to maintain its unchanged position toward all areas of the country's political and institutional life, emphasizing that the independence of the judiciary is the foundation of the rule of law. The government must abandon political pressure and fulfill the obligations arising from the Constitution and the country's laws. ON PAGE 3 The PD is determined to maintain its unchanged position toward all areas of political life and is calling for a fruitful dialogue on the Constitution

Alim Veizshti turns to the right, we are the state The Court of Cassation did not solve the issue of its leaders . According to the newspaper's sources, representatives of the United States have asked that the highest judicial institution continue to function on the basis of the law and that any political interference be avoided. Alim Veizshti stated that the solution must be constitutional and that the court cannot be placed under pressure. ON PAGE 3

Vebli Veliu sponsors editorials in “Koha Jonë” Pro-government articles in exchange for Serbian recommendations from YVE Grup ON PAGE 3

Show service of 25 January 1998 of Telev. Erpo National For this service, along with Ueg [?], today from 04:00-05:00 a.m. deposits will be made into the appropriate accounts: TUNA 500,000 lek, dall bleti 514,279 2N in SVC 200,000 lek, dall bleti 514,279 2N in SVC 1,000,000 lek, ftuese të familj. HIME DINO with a value of 6,000,000 lek won the 15th part of 168. The bingo-lottery prize of the ramtko [?] fund, from the sale of the second issue, corresponds to the date 20/01/1998 at 11:00. For the change draw, 100 winners were awarded, 11 oven from series 501-600. The editorial office of the Albanian national television calls on you to the culture house, Tirana

NATIONAL LIBRARY TIRANA Ramiz Alia in intensive care Warnings are being made to the former communist son-in-law ON PAGE 4

Vëzh. Alimusaj does not recognize the results of transparency ON PAGE 5

The state takes revenge on the protesters ON PAGE 4

. The health of jurists and former politically persecuted people is deteriorating further

Police blunders Breaking news Zakaresi [?] says that teacher Bedriom announces that, while the Zhqi institute of Çela is the commander, a village in the south of the city formed a positive oasis, but which was based on a withdrawal and was carried out with tvio al venthin that public actions such as hitting with one and fear Djazehmi. Not in that place for anything else, with the hours he expresses he keeps the pktorion. In a shot that only with al the slopes will fall and our boundaries are secure. The army has no peace in Paçam. It turned out that not the hospital force is likely to be mushing and denouncing with rights in the south of the judgment. Work with nçihe “vdebri” Nusha a hytësta of the weather, who stole at the red school. The fruit of the true is that it fell the wallet and that the pulling-off spofie of mllargazë. Short weapons in the “Qemal Stafa” neighborhood there are guards watching the scene. According to sources from the scene, several injured are suspected.