Also from the opposition: “Shehu’s call for dialogue was a step in the right direction” Meksi to Berisha: “I want your resignation” Socialists: “Dialogue should begin within 2 weeks” TIRANA - The President of the EPP, Wilfried Martens, arrived in Tirana yesterday. Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha asked Europe’s right-wing parties to “bring the Albanian opposition to heel” so that it would recognize the election results. But after the meeting of the presidency, Berisha told the EPP President that his government is ready to “legitimize pluralism”. On the other hand, the head of the Socialist parliamentary group, Servet Pëllumbi, said that “the socialists cannot dialogue with Berisha”. “Such a dialogue could be held with a technical government or with a government of national reconciliation,” said Mr. Pëllumbi. On the other side of the centre-right forces, the democrats’ allies again called on President Sali Berisha to resign. “No agreement can take place without the departure of the president and without the restoration of pluralism,” said Democratic Alliance leader Neritan Ceka yesterday. “If Berisha were removed, the government and parliament would automatically be recognized,” he said. All this on pages 2-3-5-7

TIRANA - On the eve of the parliamentary debate on the motion of no confidence in the government, Prime Minister Aleksandër Meksi accused the opposition yesterday of trying “to turn parliament into a public square”. According to him, the opposition has concentrated all its energy on conflicts and institutional blockage. He said the country needs stability and not new political clashes. To the Berisha presidency

“We do not recognize this parliament” TIRANA - After the fierce discussions and debates of the past few days, the opposition has called for a public demonstration in Tirana. Its representatives have declared that they will not recognize the legitimacy of the parliament elected in the latest elections. The rally is expected to take place over the weekend and to draw broad participation from opposition supporters.

An encounter with a Shkodër fisherman TIRANA - The secrets of the conflict that took place at midnight near the mouth of the Buna river into the sea remain shrouded in darkness. The incident, which occurred in Albanian waters, according to preliminary data, resulted from an intervention by Montenegrin border forces against an Albanian fisherman. All on page 6

LONDON - Germany lost 1-0 against the Czech Republic last night and missed out on a place in the semifinals. The match was dominated by a fast pace and numerous chances. The winners advanced after a cautious tactical performance. All on page 7

Italy: two Albanians caught with 2 kg LONDON [?] - Regarding the claims by the Italian Prosecutor’s Office that Albania has turned into a transit country for drug trafficking, the Albanian authorities have reacted cautiously. Meanwhile, in Italy two Albanian nationals have been arrested with 2 kilograms of narcotics. On page 2

Vlora, they had given the colleague an ultimatum... they take revenge Fight of the beggar: “She is my lady” During the scuffle, tragedy emerges VLORË - A quarrel between two beggars ended tragically in the coastal city. According to the police, the conflict began over a woman and degenerated into violence. One of those involved was seriously injured. On page 5

July 1, 1996. The event will be introduced in Albanian. All diplomatic missions, international organizations, organizations recognized as charity by the government, must be registered for the purposes of exemption, at Tirana Tax Offices. You should not pay tax on your ... The organizers should present the file to section offices to complete further procedures.

FIFA Seriously injured the farmer On page 5

TIRANA Pyesu Shqipësi: arrested On page 5

TIRANA Liver returns On page 5

BRAVA “We do not want to go as soldiers” On page 5

TIRANA Trial begins for the car gang On page 5