NANO: I believe that this time elections in Albania are being held in a more consolidated, calmer and more civilized manner than ever before, even though they are local elections. This is because an important step has also been taken in Albanian legislation with the new electoral code; institutions have been established which, despite partisan contestation, are creating visible stability in the functioning of electoral institutions, regardless of the sides contesting the result—that is, the parties. Socialist leader Nano yesterday at the venue where the Democratic Convention of America is being held

Nano: More civilized elections are being held in Albania

Socialist leader Fatos Nano, in Los Angeles as a guest, continues to follow the proceedings of President Clinton’s Democratic Party Convention I am convinced that by opening up the main parties, we Socialists are carrying out a highly effective reform. In response to civil concerns, the conflictual climate and the non-constructive debate among the parties regarding elections and governance will be further moderated, and this will help bring professionals into politics and the parties’ leadership PAGES 2 NANO: I believe that this time elections in Albania are being held in a more consolidated, calmer and more civilized manner than ever before, even though they are local elections. This is because an important step has also been taken in Albanian legislation with the new electoral code; institutions have been established which, despite partisan contestation, are creating visible stability in the functioning of electoral institutions, regardless of the sides contesting the result—that is, the parties. Socialist leader Nano yesterday at the venue where the Democratic Convention of America is being held

Berisha’s appeal to the “billionaires”

The DP leadership meets for 5 hours; a difficult choice between Ngjela and Paloka DP & ELECTIONS Berisha presents his choice: Here is “Mr. Soap,” Spartak “Duru” or “the second Ngjela” Berisha’s appeal to the “billionaires”

Berisha’s appeal to the “billionaires”: I want 30% of the money

Berisha’s billionaires are all in debt to the people Berisha’s statement that the candidate running for mayor will finance 30 percent of the campaign expenses makes the declaration of assets mandatory • Ngjela must declare his assets, debts and the source of his wealth • Shanollari: “Ngjela has not declared his assets to the Parliamentary Commission” “Sparatak ‘Duri’,” the DP candidate for Tirana

Murder in the heart of the capital

The “3” police station carried out three inspections in 6 days and found nothing Syl Dema is killed in Tirana, but this time the murder takes place in the heart of the capital, at one of its most luxurious and popular establishments, in front of the “Piaca” restaurant. Dema, a young man well known in Tirana, had spent some time at Piaca’s outdoor bar and, at 8:15, left the establishment and headed for his car, parked somewhere nearby. But as soon as he got into the car, unidentified individuals fired two Kalashnikov magazines at him, leaving him dead on the spot. The police arrived at the scene immediately and began pursuing the killers. But even an hour after the murder, no results of the police operation had been reported. The incident comes after a very long period of calm in the center of Tirana. Over the past 6 days, the police had carried out inspections at Piaca’s outdoor bar three times, but there was no report on any occasion of the arrest of anyone wanted for criminal offenses, even though many people from Tirana, as well as citizens from various districts, know very well that passports are traded in front of Piaca. NEWS / BREAKING NEWS

Police continue the hunt for smugglers and bandits

NEWS / THE KUKËS INCIDENT Police continue the hunt for smugglers and bandits Traffic at the Morinë border crossing is calm and normal for Albanians and Kosovars

Police monitor national roads 24 hours a day

The safe and peaceful travel of Kosovars is ensured • Around 100 cubic meters of smuggled timber have been seized

Pukë: Police seek 4 people, perpetrators of murders and robberies

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Brojka’s KRT: permits for gas stations beneath apartment blocks—or permission to roast us alive

Construction Police demolish the building at the girls’ dormitory PAGE 8

Zela cracks down hard: Firms building without permits will now lose their licenses

Documents from the Construction Police and the Supreme Court support the decision PAGE 8

TIRANA

Elections / CEC DP, PR, PSD, PAD, PBK — here are the parties that have no members for the CEC The Socialists are sending the names to the CEC[?] PAGES 6, 7

Opinion & comment

Police–citizens: an alliance that makes the days of crime numbered The DP is raising barricades to win Tirana PAGES 4, 5

THE DANGER

The KRT of BROJ[K?]ES

The second modern cinema

CINEMA “MILLENIUM 2”, THE SECOND MODERN CINEMA PAGE 4