How is it possible that the experts at the Ministry of Public Order cannot say whether the bandits are real

TOMORROW IN THE NEWSPAPER / 14 SEPTEMBER

Nano: Serious commitment to the integration processes

The PS chairman, Nano, meets with the chairman of the Hungarian Socialists, who is also co-chairman of the PS for Central and Southeastern Europe . Nano: Serious commitment to the integration processes [Fatos Nano] Fatos Nano • Kovaç: “I express my admiration for the Stability Pact and the other integration processes pursued by the Government, Parliament and National Round Tables • The region’s right-wing political forces, through their political ideas and actions, are openly opposing the integration processes, hiding behind false patriotism and nationalism” PAGE 2

Meta: The Ministry of Public Order must clean up its ranks

Meta visits the home of the beaten camera operator and assures him: The time when journalists were beaten or threatened in the streets and police stations by people in power is over • The Prime Minister states clearly: People must feel safe in their own country, and journalists all the more so; in carrying out their mission to inform the public, they will have the state’s protection

Court keeps another guard in prison; investigation continues into the other three

• DETENTION MEASURES: Arben Curri (guard held in prison indefinitely); Ymer Lala, 5 days in prison; Gëzim Dedkola (guard required to report to the authorities); Ismet Kërnaja, required to report to the authorities BY ELA MARKU - PAGE 7

Illegal oil has “polluted” local government

Durrës - oil DURRËS—The Durrës-Krujë Prefecture, which accounts for 60–70% of the country’s “black gold” market, has Albania’s lowest licensing figures for the KRRT, MNZs, and tax authorities PAGE 11

Voting hours, 6:00–18:00 in ...

The group of experts puts the finishing touches to the Electoral Code Voting hours, 6:00–18:00 in

Small pensions ...

The minimum pensions before and after 1993 are the same. They will not be equalized, but will be increased in the second phase of the reform Small pensions

Printing problem

Printing problem

Local campaign, renewal of the structures in the PSSH

For holding party elections at all local levels In detail, the “instructions for holding local party elections, 1 March–10 June 2000”. Here are the first two phases: Elections in socialist organizations and elections in the Zonal Councils PAGE 2

The water we drink in one month is worth as much as a bottle of beer

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Invoice forgers and reference prices

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Voting hours, 6:00–18:00 in winter and 7:00–19:00 in summer

The group of experts puts the finishing touches on the Electoral Code • The OSCE is determined that the discussed electoral code will be submitted to the Government within the set deadline • Today is the last day for the draft and the law on the CEC PAGE 3

We do not need political parity; impartiality is what the Constitution requires

The PD demands a political CEC at the expense of the Constitution, to bring May 26 back onto the scene • Berisha demands a violation of the Constitution regarding the CEC • The fundamental act of the state has been the most highly regarded among European constitutions by international institutions • The PD chairman has still not made an official proposal to the President regarding the CEC PAGE 3

Small pensions have increased more than large pensions

Minimum pensions before and after 1993 are the same. They will not be equalized, but will increase in the second phase of the reform will not be equalized, but will increase in the second phase of the reform Small pensions have increased more than large pensions • In eight increases, minimum pensions have risen more than maximum pensions • In July, the value of pensions will increase for all pensioners BY LIDRA ZEGALI - PAGE 10

Crime on such a scale! 5,000 wanted, 1,500 in prison

Crime, the Albanian scourge • Alarming crime figures in the country. 5,000 criminals wanted • More than 1,600 of them are serving time in prison • A large, unidentified contingent... What will be done about this? BY MIRELA NDINI - PAGE 5

No more space in prisons; they are full

A pressing problem TIRANA—All the prisons in Albania can hold only 1,312 convicted prisoners. According to the Directorate of Prisons, this capacity is at its maximum, while police pressure to find a solution to the problem of dealing with crime has been mounting for some time PAGE 4

Police arrest the Skrapar robbers

After 5 days SKRAPAR—Two armed robbers were caught on Tuesday evening in Skrapar. Eldion Noka, a 26-year-old resident of the town of Çorovodë, and Shtëpim Hajdari, 17, from Ura Vajgurore, were arrested. According to the police, Eldion had previously been convicted twice for robbery. PAGE 6

The mindset that comes from the Party

• The future opposition • The future municipality • The blame for the failures • The blame is not ...? [partially legible] • The government...