right Democratic Party and its allies had won at least 73 seats out of 140 and could form a government. Nano's Socialists and its allies had 64 seats. Even Nano's main ally, Socialist Democratic Party leader Skender Gjinushi, conceded the leftist coalition had lost. But for Nano, who has looked nonchalant and confident throughout the week, it was business as usual. On Friday, he convened the government to approve the controversial sale of the Albtelecom monopoly to Turkey's Cealik group. He then flew to Turkey for the weekend. Democratic Party deputy leader Ridvan Bode said he was confident "nothing can shake the victory" of his party, adding: "We are very worried about prolonging the process. However, we shall respect all the deadlines envisaged by the law." Albanian President Alfred Moisiu will have to wait until the electoral college of judges rules on the complaints and the central election commission certifies the result before he gives a mandate to Berisha to form a government. --More 0000 Local Time 2100 GMT
