After a relatively long pause, the specter of the files has once again emerged on the political battlefield, where things have become considerably more heated as the election campaign approaches—or, rather, gets under way. Some time after the Democratic Party (PD) came to power, the initiative to call for the opening of the files was taken mainly by representatives of left-wing political forces. Even now, a leftist, the Social Democrat Gjinushi, has become a leading figure in the initiative known as the “opening of the files.” The Social Democrats did not fail to publish a draft law that would make it possible to open politicians’ files. Leaders of various parties have voiced support for opening the files, giving different reasons for this step, also influenced by their position on the political spectrum. There is no doubt that, in the various parties formed amid the chaos that reigned in the country during 1991–1992, people entrusted with all kinds of assignments infiltrated very easily. The most commonplace role was that of informant on what was happening in the opposition parties, later followed by more important missions. Some of them were removed at the very beginning of the democratic processes, leaving politics for good. In some cases there was even a self-confession, intended to put an end to the constant psychological torment. But there are also those “file agents” who are either determined to carry out their assigned mission to the end, or think it is better to enjoy for as long as they can the privileges gained by being a politician. But should the files be opened? First, we need to answer the questions: do those files represent the complete truth? Have they been manipulated or destroyed? When people talk about opening the files, this should have been done earlier. The more time passes, the greater the damage caused in all the various parties and associations by agents assigned duties by the infamous former State Security service. On the other hand, given the left’s insistence on opening the files, the authorities and the PD, by not doing so, have fallen completely into its trap. The ordinary left-wing person, considering in their mind the left’s insistence on opening the files and the deafness or opposition of the authorities and the party in pow- [continued on page 4]

On the morning of 6 June 1995, at the PR Headquarters, chairman Sabri Godo received the Italian parliamentary delegation consisting of Mr Tremalia, chairman of the Italian Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee and an AN deputy, and Mr Tatarela, chairman of the parliamentary group of the National Alliance. Also present at the meeting were PR deputy chairman Mr Fatmir Mediu, Secretary-General Mr Çerçiz Mingomataj, and the heads of the Propaganda, Organization, and Press and Information departments, Mr Gjok Beci, Ismail Male, and Neritan Alibali. After thanking them for the reception, Mr Tremalia said that Albania had experienced the harshest communist dictatorship in all of Eastern Europe. He praised the relations between the two countries to date and called for these relations to be further strengthened in the economic and cultural spheres. Regarding the Republican Party, he praised the PR’s position and its constructive criticism, especially after it left the coalition government. For his part, Mr Tatarela said that the purpose of the visit was to learn about the situation in Albania, encourage economic and cultural relations, and establish political contacts. He also called for relations to be established between different regions of Albania and Italy. Mr Sabri Godo gave an overview of the political, economic, and social situation Albania is experiencing, the reasons for leaving the governing coalition, the party’s position on property and current issues, and the reasons for the creation of the Albanian Right-Wing League and the entities that [continued on page 3]

Moldova — 2 Albania — 3 In the return match played in Moldova, our national team once again managed to defeat the side representing that country, this time by a score of 3–2. Our players were the first to take the lead, in the eighth minute of the match, but were then overtaken by the Moldovans, who led 2–1 for a while. However, the Albanian footballers managed not only to equalize but also to win 3–2. This was also our national team’s second victory after a series of negative results.

P. 6 The Kamza Municipality’s offices are in disarray because it does not enforce any law P. 3 America — The nation of immigrants P. 5 Land that kills Dynamite is eating the fish... Tirana’s courts work by “unsewing and resewing” P. 4 WOLF — the new film at Kinema Republika Sportifalkëvyn me proklje Notices and advertisements P. 7–8

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Applications will be accepted only from those who have not signed the State Security files. When the files are opened, many problems will be closed, analysts point out, and observers emphasize that quite a few newspapers may also close, while prominent journalists may become even more prominent. It will be revealed that the reptiles have perfected the art of submitting written reports before even starting work. Ilir Enver Hoxha is proud of what his father did. When Ilir was born, the first to congratulate Enver Hoxha was Stalin. Ilir now says that one day he will take revenge. In fact, Ilir is not the only one saying, “our day will come.” I have good news for the Socialist Party. Soon it will have one fewer member! I think—although my job as a town crier forbids me from expressing personal opinions—that many people are stealing my trade. This is not fair. Do we or do we not have copyright?! I warn you that I will put professional theft into circulation. Caricature of a man holding a large clock; beside it is the word “Telali.”