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CONTENTS

[01] TURKISH WARSHIP BRINGS MILITARY MATERIALS

[02] DP CONCERNED ABOUT MANIPULATION OF ELECTIONS OUTCOME BY SP

[03] PRESS REVIEW

[04] POLICE DIRECTOR GENERAL APPOINTED

[05] FMP SOLDIER SUCCESSFULLY OPERATED

[06] OSCE SPECIAL ENVOY ARRIVES IN ALBANIA

[07] NATIONAL UNITY PARTY HOLDS A SPECIAL MEETING

[08] TURKISH WARSHIP BRINGS MILITARY MATERIALS

[09] CHAIRMAN OF ELECTION COMMISSION IN CONSTITUENCY 56 IN TIRANE THREATENED

[01] TURKISH WARSHIP BRINGS MILITARY MATERIALS

The warship unloaded dozens of containers with logistic materials as communication apparatus, transport means, stationary equipment for headquarters, clothing, tents and others. The Turkish vehicles transported them to the place where the Turkish forces, member of the Alba mission, have been deployed. kled/ak/sh/

[02] DP CONCERNED ABOUT MANIPULATION OF ELECTIONS OUTCOME BY SP

The protest said "The Albanian Democratic Party (DP) based on reliable information, expressed concern about a manipulating and violent campaign of the SP exponents towards the election outcome in some areas of Albania. Pressure has been used on heads of election commission in Lushnje, Fier, Tirana, Kukes, Has, Elbasan and some other areas thus changing a large part of the results by using violence and terror against the DP representatives.

The DP informs that such extremist acts which aim at having only Socialist deputies in a new parliament are deepening the political crisis in Albania. The DP urges you and institutions you represent to intervene and halt this dangerous political adventure. On the contrary, the Democratic party will reconsider its stand adopted so far on June 29 elections," the protest concluded. kled/ak/sh/

[03] PRESS REVIEW

"Elections killed by terror" the newspaper Rilindja demokratike says under the headline "First round of elections is over. SP gangs dominate ballot boxes." The paper carries the message of the President Sali Berisha addressed to the Albania people under the title "DP will consider with dignity the verdict of June 29." " Communist coup against monarchy?" is another article carried by the paper. "OSCE and CE preliminary report reveals manipulations from Socialists," the paper says asking "Are the elections launched?" "Elections with faults, obstacles and arms". Under the title "Communists blooded June 29", the paper carries in the second page protests on the election day.

Referring to the elections of June 29, Zeri i Popullit carries yesterday's press conference of the Socialist leader Fatos Nano under the title "Albania wins". The paper says "A regular election process in capital" - "Thanks to Tirana police." In the fifth page the paper covers the meeting of the Socialist leader Fatos Nano with the U.S. deputy Secretary of State John Shatuk. The same paper carries the statement of Catherine Lalumiere on the parliamentary elections under the title "Elections were regular" as well as the statement of the German Foreign Minister Klaus Kinkel under the title "Parties should respect electorate's vote."

"How will SP administer the victory" it is the title of the editorial of Republika. "Abuse can approach June 29," the paper says.

"OSCE: Results on Wednesday" the paper says. "Commissions with lost seal. Polls end without starting. Festivity and disappointment in party headquarters. King in cross road," the paper reports on elections.

"According to Lalumiere, we have been serious in polls and main principles of fair elections have been respected," the paper says in the third page under the title "Troika congratulates Albanians."

"Convincing victory for Socialists and King," Rilindja says regarding Sunday's parliamentary elections and referendum on the form of governing in Albania. Under the title "Albanian electors vote for the Democratic party be in opposition," the paper carries the message of the Albanian president Sali Berisha addressed to the people. "Socialists declare victory," the paper says regarding yesterday's press conference of the Socialist leader Fatos Nano.

"Albanians bring the king back," Albania says. "Communists came with arms in hands," it is the title of the editorial. "Socialist party, according to first information, has finalised three-month armed rebellion in a political victory," the editorial says. "Socialists win through arms," the paper says in the second page. "Jonathan Sanly, the British Helsinki Committee representative said that the electoral process in Lushnje and Cerrik was unsatisfied," the paper says under the title "Elections were not free." "One of the SP local leaders had said to Mr. Sanli that elections would be fair only if the SP wins 100 percent in Lushnja," the paper says.

"June 29, Albania lost or defeated?" it is the editorial of Tribuna. "Elections in Albania brought the Albanian former communist back to power, who, if the plot of pyramid investment scheme did not exist, maybe, would have been dissolved and the Albanian political scene would have another look," the editorial says. "Monarchy wins, Nano astonished," the paper says in the third page. "Nano was confessed in Rogner" the paper says under the title "I will eliminate Zani ... and dismiss Leka Zogu from Albania."

Independent carries the message of the President to Albanian television quoting Berisha as saying "I will be in opposition." The press conference of the Socialist leader Fatos Nano was covered by the paper under the title "Nano: I do not want to be president." The paper says "Tirana police continue checks." The paper carries the editorial entitled "Communism died."

Koha Jone in a special column on elections under the title "June 29, the day which dethrones Berisha" gives a detailed coverage of the elections in Albania. The same paper says "Still unclear the result of referendum." It carries the poll results in Korce, Shkoder, Vlore.

Gazeta Shqiptare under the title "Socialists declare a deep victory. President: "People's verdict to be respected," carries the election outcome in Albania. Regarding the results of referendum, it says that "Monarchy, quarrels on referendum data." kled/eva/ak/sh

[04] POLICE DIRECTOR GENERAL APPOINTED

The Prime Minister Bashkim Fino presented Baraj in a meeting with leading officials of the Interior Ministry including the Interior Minister Belul Celo and Secretary of State at the Interior Minister Lush Perpali, a spokesman of the Ministry said. eva/ak/e

[05] FMP SOLDIER SUCCESSFULLY OPERATED

Maisto was operated by doctor Francesko Simplicio of the Bari polyclinic on Monday afternoon. A heart surgeon attended the operation because Maisto had a heart muscle damaged.

Simplicio said that the health condition of the patient is not critical but the doctors have not made public the prognosis.

Bersalier Stefano Maisto, 23, from Specchia (Lecce) was hit at 14.40 p.m. in Vlora at the camping hospital by a free-fall bullet which penetrated into the shoulder and lung and reached the heart muscle. kled/ak/E

[06] OSCE SPECIAL ENVOY ARRIVES IN ALBANIA

During a one-day visit, former Austrian Chancellor Vranitzky is expected to talk with international coordinator Catherine Lalumiere, head of OSCE missions and Alba General Luciano Forlani.

He will also meet Albanian senior officials, President Sali Berisha and Prime Minister Bashkim Fino.

The international troika praised Vranitzky's role as "significant" on Monday for his mediation in the latest developments of the Albanian politics and his preliminary statement on how to launch elections in Albania./kled/ak/sh/

[07] NATIONAL UNITY PARTY HOLDS A SPECIAL MEETING

The Prime Minister Fino praised the work and efforts of the government officials to realise this major target. He pointed out that their assistance is a historic act which helped overcome the present crisis and revive Albania.

The work of the government is not over, Fino said.

Not only we have the second round, and even in some constituencies the first round, but we have problems to face successfully until the establishment of a new government, according to a political rotation in democracy, he added.

Fino called on his cabinet and through it on state administration to never slow the pace but work with devotion and great responsibility till the mandate is over.

The Prime Minister Fino stressed especially the importance of the work and measures adopted by the bodies and structures of the Interior and Defence Ministry to maintain public law and order and avoid undesirable incidents or events.

The cabinet members agreed with the prime minister's call and legal concerns expressed in the meeting. kled/ak/

[08] TURKISH WARSHIP BRINGS MILITARY MATERIALS

The warship unloaded dozens of containers with logistic materials as communication apparatus, transport means, stationary equipment for headquarters, clothing, tents and others. The Turkish vehicles transported them to the place where the Turkish forces, member of the Alba mission, have been deployed. kled/ak/sh/

[09] CHAIRMAN OF ELECTION COMMISSION IN CONSTITUENCY 56 IN TIRANE THREATENED

On Monday afternoon, the chairman of the elections commission, representative of DP, was directly threatened in his family. Also on Tuesday, in front of the office of constituency 56, some SP sympathizers gathered there have pressurized the election commission members. xh/e

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