Van den Broek in Tirana: “We will inspect the polling stations” Minister Znillal shows the plans TIRANA - The coast and yesterday’s guest at the press conference, the American Undersecretary of State for Europe, John Kornblum, and the EU Commissioner Hans van den Broek, gave yesterday in Tirana the most important political statements since the 26 May elections. For the first time, a direct proposal has come from Washington and Brussels: a review of the elections and checks of the polling stations where voting took place. The statements were made during the stay of the Western delegation in Albania and after meetings with representatives of the government and the opposition. SHEHA - Europe will lead not toward closer ties with the West, but toward isolation, if the Albanian government does not reflect on the electoral process. This is how EU Commissioner Hans van den Broek expressed himself yesterday about the political situation in Albania, at the end of his meetings with political leaders. For the first time, he publicly states that our country needs a new political process. “We want to see concrete steps to improve the situation,” he said. According to diplomatic sources, the EU and U.S. delegations have presented their demands regarding election administration, international monitoring, and the role of opposition parties. TIRANA - The American Undersecretary of State for European affairs, John Kornblum, said yesterday that the American government is reviewing aid for Albania and will make a decision depending on political developments. Kornblum met with senior Albanian state officials and with representatives of the opposition. He stressed the need for free and fair elections and for the verification of voting in problematic centers. “We are reviewing aid,” the American official is quoted as saying. TIRANA - Meetings with the defenders of “morality” were held yesterday at the “Tirana” hotel in the capital, where Western diplomatic representatives discussed political developments with the Albanian government. In a statement after the meeting, the EU Commissioner declared that “it is not enough just to talk about improvements, but clear steps must be taken.” (continued on page 2) Kornblum and van den Broek during the meeting in Tirana [?]

TIRANA - The situation is still tense in several areas of the city, where clashes between citizens and police forces were reported yesterday. Official sources speak of isolated incidents, while residents accuse the police of excessive use of force. In some cases, vehicles and public property were also damaged. (continued on page 2)

Accusations by lawyers, Daci: “Not true” Reactions at the Tirana court: “But it is their right” TIRANA - “The decision of the Court of Appeal is not lawful,” several lawyers declared yesterday in Tirana, objecting to the way the decision was announced. According to them, the process was carried out without the necessary transparency and without respecting some fundamental procedures. On the other hand, Daci reacted by describing this accusation as “not true.” He stressed that the court acted in accordance with the law and that the parties have the right to appeal. The debate was accompanied by tensions in the court premises and by contradictory statements from different legal representatives. (continued on page 5)

TIRANA - In a report from the scene, the visit and presence of the well-known figure Haxhi Lleshi in a family setting are presented. The text is accompanied by photographs and memories from the past. (continued on page 5)

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