11/02/1997
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Gazeta Shqiptare

11 February 1997

Meksi: “The Army in Vlora”

Two days of terror in the coastal city. Fierce clashes. The police hand over their weapons Yesterday, carnage: two dead, dozens wounded. Today the government will present the bill to declare a state of emergency Yesterday, carnage: two dead, dozens wounded Today the government will present the bill to declare a state of emergency Marathon session in Parliament. 24:00. Meksi: “We will protect the institutions from terror” On page 2 Kopliku: “A new DP government, but without Meksi.” Godo withdraws from the coalition: “New elections” On page 2 In Vlora, gunshots, dead people, sirens and a lot of blood. The police recruit students too On page 5 The general revolt began on Sunday afternoon. Violence is also appearing in Tirana. Politicians are beaten On page 4 A day of mourning is being called for in Albania for those killed in Vlora.

Marathon session in Parliament. 24:00. Meksi: “We will protect the institutions from terror”

Kopliku: “A new DP government, but without Meksi.” Godo withdraws from the coalition:

In Vlora, gunshots, dead people, sirens and a lot of blood. The police recruit students too

The general revolt began on Sunday afternoon. Violence is also appearing in Tirana.

“Avoid any kind of violence”

Rome “Avoid any kind of violence” TIRANA - Alarm and concern in Italian diplomacy over the situation in Albania. “All kinds of violent action must be avoided and dialogue between the government and the opposition must begin,” said Italian chief diplomat Lamberto Dini. Rome’s efforts with the EU to help Albania financially, to successfully overcome the difficult democratic crisis, as well as advice on a new electoral system and subsequently a new constitution, are among the main points of Italy’s position on the crisis in Albania. “For our part, the Italians hope that any kind of violence will be avoided. Dialogue with the government and the opposition is necessary,” the statement by fiala [?] concerning the parliamentary scene says, describing a beginning to this collapse as essential. Signs of hope are arriving from Italy, as Foreign Minister Dini speaks of the prospect of the country adapting to all EU countries and becoming part of the European family. “Likewise, resolving the political crisis and finding a strategy for Albania’s future are essential. We are supporting structural financial efforts so that Albania can become part of Europe,” thereby becoming [?] A.Ç.

The Forum and the opposition: “In the squares every day”

Seven protest demands sent to Berisha On page 3 The leadership of the Forum for Democracy

Journalists gather to protest

TIRANA - Today at 12:00, representatives of journalists’ associations, heads of press organizations, and Albanian and foreign journalists and photojournalists have been invited to attend a meeting at the Albanian Media Institute concerning the measures needed to protect journalists. Tirana Journalists gather to protest TIRANA - Today at 12:00, representatives of journalists’ associations, heads of press organizations, and Albanian and foreign journalists and photojournalists have been invited to attend a meeting at the Albanian Media Institute concerning the measures needed to protect journalists from the pressure exerted on them. The meeting will also consider the means that should be used to protect journalists’ rights.

Tension in other cities too

From the districts Tension in other cities too FIER - Tension continues in Fier. Following Saturday’s protests, on Sunday and Monday the security forces appeared to have withdrawn from the city’s main streets. According to confirmed sources, activities of the Democratic Forum also intensified during the morning hours. Meanwhile, all buildings are under police protection, with police forces keeping watch in the streets and throughout Fier, while everything [?] will be for Vlora. On page 2

FIFA: “Albania out of football”

SPORT FIFA: “Albania out of football” On page 8

ETA strikes again in Spain

FROM THE WORLD ETA strikes again in Spain Car bomb kills a military officer On page 11

Art comes to a crossroads

SPECTACLE Art comes to a crossroads There are no sponsors in Albania On page 9

A journey to the Albanians in Ukraine

CULTURE A journey to the Albanians in Ukraine A people who emigrated centuries ago On page 10