“The estimates for GDP growth are not the responsibility[?] of ours, but of the Bank of Albania” “The estimates for GDP growth are not ours, but of the Bank of Albania” Interview of Klaus Ulish, economist at the Commission for Europe of the United Nations Economic Commission, with Guvernier[?], given to BBC radio on 16.4.1996 “Albania, the country of the economic miracle” RD 17 April 1996 Read on page 5

Press conference of the Center Pole Page 4

Today, on 17.4.1996, at the closing of the candidacy[?] in his registration zone by the commission assigned to enforce Law No. 8043 dated 30.11.1995 “On the control of the figures of officials and other persons connected with the defense of the democratic state”, for deviated members of the PS, who had been involved in the activities of the former State Security. The person[?] is ordered to appear for verification and the decision taken[?] from his address. This action is not in accordance with the applicable legal provisions. The Socialist Party, which continues its legal activity within the framework of pluralism and is concerned[?] with the upcoming elections, chose on 26 May 1996 among[?] 10 of them PS Spokesman

Tomorrow for 12 hours Tirana will be under the watch of the clock hands. The visit of the President of Italy Oscar Luigi Scalfaro will be official. Today journalists were informed that the press center will allow only media participation and another hall will be reserved for the families of the invited guests. For the Italian president’s own agenda, the first thing that officials in Tirana will accompany him[?] at 10:30. The meeting with his counterpart, the Albanian president. After the morning presentations by the PS, as it seems from the mood, a special reception as far as protocol is concerned. It seemed that high-ranking officials of the economy will show and wait for him accompanied by two ministers of his cabinet, the ministers for public order and culture of the country. The visit will be routine. Its interest lies in a meeting with ordinary citizens in Skënderbej Square, with great[?] implications for his address. This move is not unexpected to pass through the Great Park. The visit, which is being discussed by the PS, in the park in the afternoon, which continues its legal activity in pluralism and the victory in the elections of 26 May 1996 among[?] 10 of them

Notice On Saturday, 20.4.1996, at 10:00, at the PS headquarters in Tirana, a meeting of the General Steering Committee of the Socialist Party will be held to examine important issues of the electoral campaign. PSSH Presidency

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