THE GOVERNOR OF THE BANK OF ALBANIA, KRISTAQ LUNI IS THE CHAIRMAN OF THE APPOINTMENTS COUNCIL OF THE ITALIAN-ALBANIAN BANK - The expert of this bank is also Ardian Fullani, head of foreign relations at the Bank of Albania - Are the interests of this bank supported by senior officials whose salaries are paid by the state, or by those who give bonuses in dollars? Meanwhile, with my enthusiasm as chairman of the Board of Directors of the Greek Commercial Bank, which was being set in motion by Mr. Divid Merenid[i?], commercial banking activity in Albania was developed. The expansion of this bank, which apparently is the first to have opened with enthusiasm in our country, is such that it has spread to different cities. In these circumstances it turns out that a government represented by the governor of the state bank has paved the way for the interests of a foreign private bank. As has also been made known by several newspapers, Mr. Kristaq Luni, a year and a half ago, had turned a blind eye to the operation of another foreign private bank. This time it is being favored by the governor through other ties. All these facts must be clarified responsibly. (Continued on page 2)

The Socialist chairman of the parliamentary group for the Assembly of the Council of Europe, Mr. Namik Dokle, left yesterday for Strasbourg. THE CHAIRMAN OF THE PS PARLIAMENTARY GROUP, MR. NAMIK DOKLE, LEFT FOR STRASBOURG The Socialist chairman of the parliamentary group for the Assembly of the Council of Europe, Mr. Namik Dokle, left yesterday for Strasbourg to take part in the proceedings of the session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe for the period 24-28 April. The agenda of this Strasbourg Assembly session includes issues of special interest to our country such as: Albania and the crisis in the former Yugoslavia; the situation in Kosovo; the issue of crime, corruption and theft in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe, etc. Mr. Namik Dokle's visit to Strasbourg, within the framework of this session, also includes participation in the Committee on Relations with non-member countries of the Council of Europe and contacts with parliamentary groups of various countries. It is learned that Mr. Dokle will have meetings with counterparts and various representatives in the framework of these proceedings. V.D.

According to preliminary results in the preferential system (after counting the votes), PPS (the People's Party) is expected to emerge as the leading force, with the Socialists in second place. The next Parliament will have 315 senators, of whom 218 from the majority and 151 deputies. As has also been reported by Itali e re, from the first data up to now, PPS has won again and has left all rivals behind. In Italy, the largest force in the winning coalition is PPS, followed by the left and the right. Italy will have a new parliament with a new political configuration. (Continued on page 2)

Apology statement from the spokesman of the "People's Party" Apparently rushed over to us as well from the gathering of cosmetic companies, the head of the press office of the Greek government, Mr. Zafir, on the 23rd of the month arrived hurriedly from ATHENS at Rinas on 21 April 1995, shortly before 10 p.m. Since Mr. Ylli Vejsiu stepped in front of him, considering him a delegate of a diplomatic mission, Mr. Zafir presented his diplomatic passport, number 05870, which he had obtained in Athens on 21 October 1991. After that, he was escorted into the airport facilities, where he was received by senior directors and other persons. Later he left for the hotel. He has returned to Tirana, it is said that he will take part in an activity of the People's Party. (Continued on page 2)

MINUTES OF THE EXTRAORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING OF THE ITALIAN-ALBANIAN BANK Today, on 21 December 1994, at 11:30 a.m., in Tirana, at Skënderbej Square No. 1, near Banco Italo-Albanese S.A., the Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting was convened, called in accordance with the provisions of article 9.7.3.1, letter c) of the Statute, to present the following agenda: 1) Approval of the appointment of a new member of the Company's Board of Directors. Albanian, gentlemen: - ZYDIU REVONI, president of B.T.A. - ÇAFO GJONI, President of B.T.A. - Mrs. MOLLI Aneta, of the Board of Directors of B.T.A. - Mrs. LUINO [?] Masimila, of the Board of Directors of B.T.A. - Mr. Adnan PELIANI, Member of the Board of Experts of B.T.A. - Shareholder Banca di Roma, represented by Mr. Nicola STOCCK. - Shareholder Banca Kombëtare Tregtare, represented by Mr. Arjan MOLLE. 2) Salvatore SALANIELLO is elected chairman of the Meeting, Giovanni [?] secretary of the Meeting, Franco SALANIELLO verifier. The above-mentioned representatives and shareholders represent 100% of the share capital of the Bank; the Meeting is valid. The proceedings are declared regular and open for voting. (Continued on page 2)

LOOK FROM THE COUNTRY More young people in the PS These days, the leadership of the Socialist Party in Tirana has sent a circular to the districts, calling on young people to draw closer to the PS as part of the expansion of this political force. City - grand cemetery Master, little cuckoo, no [?] in places? and melts away in the state's service area. There have been many misunderstandings and some of these constructions remain without permits. 5 victims of an accident While they were working on processing rubber, the machine caught them and killed them. The accident happened at the construction factory in Tirana.