Washington: "We will review relations" A stern statement from the State Department on the elections, the constitution and the press The latest American reaction to the Albanian government: "Achievement?" Berisha-Clinton O.K., but steps backward have been made in democracy U.S. Embassy in Tirana TIRANA - The voice of Washington yesterday issued the harshest statement it has ever made against the Albanian government. In an unprecedented reaction to a former Balkan communist country, the State Department warned the government in Tirana that the May elections, the delay over the constitution, the difficulties faced by the free press and human rights have led to democratic setbacks. According to some diplomatic sources, this is the first time the U.S. has so openly criticized one of its allies. TIRANA - The stream of residents complaining that they have not received compensation from the fraudulent firm started in the morning. There were hundreds of denunciations on the first day, investigators said. After the announcement of the start of criminal proceedings, the Prosecutor's Office was filled with people who wanted to submit evidence and complaints. (photo: 11) BERLIN - Demonstration shown in the photo in front of the Prosecutor's Office. TIRANA - The state announced yesterday that it had frozen the activities of the company Berrisha-Klinton O.K., but steps backward have been made in democracy [?]

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ELBASAN A gang attacks the church Eritela Shem Hasa ELBASAN - An armed group robbed the church during the night and took valuables. Residents of the area said the incident shocked worshippers and the authorities are investigating. (photo: 10)

TIRANA - Witnesses against a defendant said in court that he had threatened them with murder. IIII i Buza - "bomb refrain" (photo: 5)

FERRARIS WAITING FOR PD SERVET PELLUMBI'S RESPONSE "I won't lead the PS anymore" "First, solutions to the problems in the party" "The constitution should be approved by Parliament" At the meeting in Meksin, they ask for a positive dialogue between the parties Servet Pellumbi TIRANA - Servet Pellumbi hinted that he would not run again for chairman at the upcoming congress of the Socialist Party, giving more attention to solving internal problems. He stressed that the constitution should not remain hostage to political conflict and called for the resumption of dialogue between the parties. (continued on p. 9)

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Long line every day at the Prosecutor's Office: hundreds of denunciations

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