The anti-Albanianism of a former prime minister aspiring to become Prime Minister of Greece once again Greece, the only country in the European Community that “does not spare” solidarity, even understanding, for present-day Serbia and its tendencies; Greece, which arrogantly violates the “embargo against this very Serbia”; Greece, in which the Serbs have great confidence; Greece, whose politicians consistently undertake initiatives to resolve the “Balkan crisis”—initiatives that are strategically based on the “victimhood of the Serbian people”; democratic Greece, which does not speak of Serbia’s democratization but of its “liberation”; Greece, which calls the Serbs aggressors. Greece and Mr. Andreas Papandreu, one of its oldest politicians (though not quite as old as the Greek-Serbian strategic alliance)—but what does Andreas Papandreu have to do with official Greece today, which is trying to rescue the Serbian people from the misfortune that has befallen them? There is no connection: Papandreu, for example, is not cannot be overthrown. On the contrary, His Excellency Papandreu is seeking to strengthen it further. He wants to give this “power” new inspiration and calls for the return of “Greater Serbia.” And “Greater Serbia” is already being brought into being. That means killing the Albanians, the Albanian nation. Precisely while present-day Serbia keeps 2 million Albanians under the yoke of oppression, Andrea Papandreu sounds “the alarm” about the Albanian danger, in the cradle of the new Serbian idea. Precisely while official Albania seeks the democratization of the former Yugoslavia of today, the prime minister of a democratic country calls on the Serbs to fight to the last man, the last woman, the last child against the Albanians. While politician Papandreu opposes intervention by the Balkan peoples,” which even Mr. Papandreu himself knows is Be careful, Mr. Papandreu, be a little more careful when you claim that “Kosovo is the cradle of the Serbian people.” You may openly and brazenly reveal your anti-Albanianism, but be careful when you claim that Kosovo is also the cradle of the Serbian people. Even the Serbs themselves tell this old fairy tale in a hushed voice. Peace in the Balkans is not threatened by the Albanians. Albanians have demonstrated stability at a time when others are “dreaming of their freedom and integrity,” Mr. Papandreu. At least, for your accusations—which seek to justify your anti-Albanianism and the continuity of the “power” of the Greek-Serbian alliance—you should find an argument less far-fetched than when you say: “Berisha is warning of a Greater Albania ... to compensate for the destruction, poverty, and unemployment caused by seeks peace and stability. The editorial board of the newspaper “Republika” decided to publish in full the article by Mr. Andreas Papandreu, chairman of PASOK, published in the daily “Die Presse” (Vienna) on June 21, 1993. But we wish to emphasize: One week before this article was published, PASOK chairman Papandreu invited Nano and the Socialist Party to Athens. The Greek Papandreu and the Albanian Nano signed a joint declaration. Nano signed an actually anti-Albanian, anti-national declaration, even promoting it as “an important political achievement.” For the Greek politician Papandreu, this was apparently nothing more than “an important political achievement.” As for what capitulation and the sale of national interests—presented as “a new page in the relations between the PSSH and PASOK” by the PS clique’s blinkered propaganda—might amount to, we invite the reader to judge for themselves, convinced that no reasonable Albanian with blood in their veins, regardless of political convictions, can follow or join those Albanian politicians who want to put their hands around Albania’s and the Albanian Nation’s throat.

“... Kosovo is the cradle of the Serbian people.” by Andrea Papandreu “The fuse of the Balkan bomb lies in the possible outbreak ...”

“... Kosovo is the cradle of the Serbian people.” in the possible outbreak of a ‘war of liberation’ by the Muslim Albanians of the Yugoslav province of Kosovo. The international community must therefore oppose the appeal by Albania’s President, Sali Berisha, for Kosovo to be placed under the protection of the UN and NATO, in order to prevent the ‘ethnic explosion’ along the lines of the Chinese [model?], driven by Slobodan Milosheviç’s Greater Serbian ambitions. I fear that precisely the opposite may happen: the presence of the UN or NATO would embolden the Albanians to revolt against the Serbs. I know that in these circumstances the Serbs want nothing more than a war in their southern territory. But I also know that, in the event of a war in Kosovo, the Serbs would child to prevent this province’s independence. Kosovo is the cradle of the Serbian people, their Jerusalem, so to speak. Albania is an impoverished state, with high unemployment, devastated by years of communist rule. Undoubtedly, to compensate for the destruction of its society, Berisha is announcing a Greater Albania that would include the Albanians of Kosovo and Macedonia, in which he is supported by other Islamic states, primarily Saudi Arabia and Turkey. The plan to intervene with the UN’s Blue Helmets for the ‘creation of peace in Kosovo’, without Serbia’s consent, would in reality constitute an act of war, because Kosovo is part of Yugoslavia. The presence of troops would also signal to the deeply anti-Serb population (the ‘G’ of Kosovo) that if it rose in an armed uprising… (continued on page 4)

At the latest press conference given by Mr. Fatos Nano on 30. 4. 1993, the editor of “REPUBLIKA” also put this question to him: Republika: In the event of a further deterioration in the political climate, does the PS see the risk of its parliamentary group leaving Parliament? “Fatos Nano”: “... We will fight in Albania within the legal institutions; let those who work against Albania and democracy leave them.” (Quoted without attribution and with omissions from ZP, 01.05.93) Nano leaves Parliament and joins... the parliamentary delegation Nano is in Germany with the delegation led by deputy chairman Arbnor. This shows respect for the decision of the parliamentary group to leave the elected institutions. In this continuation of the delegation, in advocacy of the parliamentary …? No Socialist was there, which is strange, especially since…

The madwoman N. of Tirana was seen on Monday in front of the American Embassy in Tirana, dressed in almost extravagant Chinese clothes, shouting: “Long live alliances! I will give you a speech about alliances. I don’t mean party alliances. General Aidit and General P. Dh differ precisely in their choice of allies. However much he hides, Aidit will make a slave. General P. Dh does not buy slaves.” … Around the printing house, democracy, USA Democratic Press, the Washington zone is declared. If America has P. Dh as an ally, it can capture General Aidit very quickly. The chance has been given, the evidence has been given. We must all choose our alliances. Including for Parliament. Before you leave Parliament, you have to enter it. Those who have not entered cannot decide to leave. Not only in films. A speech has gone missing. It is a long speech about the opening of new prisons, the persecution of people without trials in Albania, and the mass internment of tens of thousands of innocent people. A Russian signed the end of the speech. Russian or Soviet? Find out for yourselves; the name is Lumir Leontievaja Cucaja. There is a cocktail party on Friday. Their owners are happy. It is expected that the cocktail party will be honored by the ambassador of the free owners in Europe, Adin Selda. Whoever has found the missing MP, the one with the moustache, should report to the bar at the “Dajti” hotel. The Chairman of the Greek Socialist Party, Fatos Nano, and the Chairman of the Albanian Socialist Party, Papandreu, will visit the southern districts. Fatos Nano’s secretary confirmed this. The PS has gone missing in Shkodër. The people of Shkodër are all for the PS, but it can’t be found anywhere. They searched as far as the banks of the Buna. “The Government withdraws the law on raising the price of bread and the decree concerning the requisition of high-type united cooperatives.” A request to all Albanian newspapers and journalists: nobody should ask Ramiz Alia about 1981, about December 19 1. They may also ask him about Mehmet Shehu, but not about Comrade Enver’s visit to the artists’ stadium or the Art Gallery, where, as you may recall, he greatly praised the paintings. Albanian households have become wealthier. But journalists’ dialects have multiplied even more. ZP speaks an old Albanian. It has no influence from ancient Greek, only from modern Greek. Ramiz Alia is a linguist. He has worked up several varieties of Albanian in several newspapers. Read the newspaper “Shqip” and you will… There will be new appointments for the missing MP, the one with the moustache; he should report to the bar at the “Dajti” hotel. Candidates for deputy ministers of the Ministry for the Politically Persecuted. The two important posts will be divided among Gramoz Ruçi, Mago Lakrori, and Bashkim Zeneli, unless Zylftar Ramizi in the USA gets in their way, if the USA decides to be Zylftar Ramizi’s ally. There is no need to enforce the decree on the verification of assets. All former communists will appear on Sunday at the national bazaar, alive and well, before a high commission of the National Assembly of the Rural Presidency of the Alliance. The commission will consist of impartial politicians K. Blushi and F. Lubonja. All the children of former persecuted people will be placed in high-ranking civil-service posts, mainly as guards in important departments. The children of former nomenklatura members will be interned in the USA primarily, but also in Greece, France, and England. The process of revanchism continues. The director of the prison where Nexhmije Hoxha is held is a former prisoner. Why in prison? Follow Ramiz Alia’s advice. History will be rewritten in pencil. Only Ramiz Alia can testify about history now. A lawyer is wanted. One has finished, so that he can stay and fall? outside Albania. Whoever finds him will be appointed secretary of Sabis Eblokes. THE CHRONICLER

Speech by Mr. SABRI GODO, delivered at the meeting with the citizens of Lezhë on June 25 The recent rallies and the intensified disputes in Albania’s political climate, along with several other issues troubling the country, are the subject of the views and positions of the Republican Party. At Socialist Party rallies, calls for “bread” and “democracy” are accompanied by demands for the government to be “overthrown.” They have now gone as far as demanding the President’s resignation. The Socialists want to drag the country into an open campaign for power and raise tensions to such a degree that elections become easy. This could lead far downward and have serious consequences; perhaps they can provoke tensions, but they cannot control them as well. It seems the Socialists believe they can reap benefits merely from a worsening of the situation. Asked who would lead the country if the government and the President resigned, the Socialists answer without hesitation that they would take it upon themselves. This prospect does not appeal to people, who have long wanted to break with the past. The Socialist Party cannot present itself as a democratic alternative. Above all, doubts about their direction of the country will weigh heavily. The parties of the democratic right must not be drawn into the Socialists’ game, taking to the streets and holding rallies of their own. The country needs calm and work, not rising tensions and turmoil. Meanwhile, the Democrats began holding rallies from south to north, right up to the doors of Parliament. Under present conditions, conducting the political struggle on terrain chosen by the Socialists leads to negative results. People are given the impression that an election campaign has begun, and they start talking about elections. Rallies can also lead to confrontations, as the near-incident in Shkodër showed. Regardless of their demands and their state of mind, anti-communism is a primary concern for the people of Shkodër, and they cannot calmly accept a Nano rally. But opposing it with counter-rallies cultivates a sense of confrontation. If things continue this way, the country will not address its serious economic problems, but will instead face a new political escalation, unnecessary for democracy. In the eyes of the people, this would be an attempt to gain political capital by old methods, further increasing skepticism toward the parties. Foreign investors, too, would not see political tension as a stabilizing factor. Whichever way you look at the present situation, it is not at all pleasant. Mass rallies should not be treated as something desirable. They could produce the opposite result for democracy. For this reason, if we are to have free elections, they must be accompanied by orderly campaigns. [...visible text continues...] to solve today’s problems and open up stable prospects. For Albanians to regain their trust, they must see at least three things from the government: a clear economic program, a genuine coalition of democratic parties, and a cabinet of capable and honest ministers. And the government must be fully transparent. A citizen can say that they live in a free state when they have the right to inquire into the government and be informed about its work. A government of this kind, led by Mr. Meksi, should immediately get production started. In just three cities—Shkodër, Elbasan, and Fer.—approximately 100,000 people are estimated to be receiving assistance or unemployed. The director of a factory in Tirana writes that he has everything and does not even know why he is not producing beer. Dozens of enterprises could have entered the free-market system until proper privatization was completed. The total shutdown of industry is an economic crime, the consequence of the deranged theory of restarting everything from scratch and going through “pain.” It seems the government is following the schemes of international financial institutions fanatically. These institutions show an interest in our development, while also looking after their own interests, which is entirely natural. But no one can know the country’s problems better than its people. What does the Serbian people have to do with the pardon that has been granted? There is no connection: Papandreu, for example, is not the Prime Minister, but he is entirely connected with the “power” of the Greek-Serbian alliance. The “power” of the Greek-Serbian alliance cannot be overthrown. Strategically, it cannot be weakened by the new elections being announced in Greece. For this reason, Mr. Papandreu is once again being installed in the chair of leader of the Greek opposition. The commitment of Greek Socialist leader Papandreu is excessive. Nobody had doubted that his coming to power would put an end to the “power” of the Greek-Serbian alliance. Parliament and the Government must adopt sound concepts of property ownership. The land law has come to the fore. The contradictions created by this law cannot be swept away. On several issues… …with official Greece today, which is trying to hasten opposition to the involvement of non-Balkan peoples in the Balkans (the slogan “The Balkans for the Balkan peoples” is rather old, Mr. Papandreu—at least as old as the time of the Serb Pašić), he calls on the international community to deploy peacekeeping forces among the Albanians to protect the Serbian people. That means legitimizing Serbian aggression; in other words, making Serbia Great once again. And why should the historian and politician Papandreu not also be involved, although he rejects and accuses the past, concluding that this past threatens the present and the future in the Balkans? And however contradictory his thesis about the use of… …building identity: “Communism.” It is precisely for these reasons that official Albania seeks peace and stability. The reasons behind all this anti-Albanianism on the part of the leader of the Greek opposition—the political primitive and falsifier of the history of the Balkans, the history of Albania, and of the Albanian nation—must certainly be taken into account by the European Community and the international community, and incorporated into their present strategy and outlook regarding a state that persistently seeks to impose itself on the Balkans, while usurping Europe itself and its democratic foundations.

In the previous issue of the newspaper, as a result of carelessness on the part of the editor, in the item “Conference (in Athens) on the resolution of Balkan conflicts,” p. 4, the line “as well as MP Paskal Milo of PDNJ and Kosta Makaridhi of PSDSH” should read: “as well as MP Paskal Milo of PSDSH and Kosta Makaridhi of PDNJ.” We apologize to our readers and to the persons mentioned above for this inaccuracy. The Editorial Board