Yesterday the Third Congress of the Democrats began PP, Melo, Bushati enter politics TIRANË - From 14 to 16 July, the Third Congress of the Democratic Party is being held. There are 1,450 delegates from all over Albania who will discuss the main documents of this political force, such as the report of the National Council and its new program. According to the opening speech by the head of the PD, Sali Berisha, the path of reforms will be supported not only by the government but by the entire Albanian society. This will be reflected in the party's new structures, Mr. Berisha said. On the first day he also commented on PPD's statements about anti-Albanian and anti-European movements by this political force. "There has not been a single independent and pro…[?] day in these documents on the national question. We will not take any responsibility for the most difficult conflicts in Albanian life." Later the party chairman once again returned to the agreement with the Republicans, respecting yesterday's accord. Berisha mentioned that talks with PPD will also be held. Regarding the arrest of the sheikh for his statements with anti-Albanian content, Berisha said that the relevant institutions decided on this measure. Asked about SHIK, he considered what PPD says to be entirely false. He also responded to the opposition's accusations that there are people without prestige in this party, making it clear that the government will be open. Finally, he spoke about the elections, which he said he would win with the same result as on 26 May. See the Congress section on page 4 Berisha speaks to us, the Congress journalists

Lawyer Samhaxhiu will appear before the UNP TIRANË - Josif Nano will travel to Istanbul to defend himself before a panel of foreign doctors, to whom a criminal file containing 12 [?] against him will be sent there. The international defense will be carried out by lawyer Samhaxhiu. This case is related to the file against Nano. On page 3 See the country section on page 3

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Taisan, the Albanian artist Most clients are foreigners. For one work they set only 200 to 300 dollars TIRANË - The domestic market offers artists few profitable conditions. More paintings are sold to foreign buyers and the prices for the works are low. On page 7

Police catch the fraudulent foreigner The Italian from Brindisi was stealing cars in Durrës On page 8

FOOTBALL Cup Winners' Cup: Vllaznitë veterans reach the final Chances for "Paris Saitte" "Raku" On page 5

Across Kosovo, the "forbidden business" begins to flourish On page 6

Shtui hinders the train On page 5 FIER Car into the ravine: 5 injured On page 5 GIROKASTER Refugees return for Easter On page 5

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