Incident between Zhuali and Peshkëpia Zhuhali: “... the so-called fascist PAD group, bandits, part of Albanian politics” Peshkëpia: “Zhuhali will end up in prison” Yesterday in Parliament – Statement by the Minister of Defence page 2 The full statement by S. Zhuali before Parliament. The Minister speaks about the scandals: Vela Luka, Sotirios, the mines, etc. pages 4, 6 Photo: A. BABANI

Second referendum on the Constitution The President at a press conference page 3

Meksi gives MPs “political information” Yesterday in Parliament – Prime Minister Meksi’s interpellation The interpellation, announced the day before and requested specifically by two DP MPs, Hajdari and Ferizaj, attracted great interest from journalists, but not from the MPs, many of whom were absent. The interest was also justified by the recent events in the DP, whose protagonist was the former DP chairman, Selami. In a rapid speech, Meksi provided information on what he had been asked about, especially the budget and investments, going through all the departments one by one. Using figures, he also mentioned the results achieved by the democratic government. Among other things, the speech by MP Ferizaj was interesting; he did not forget to call Meksi’s information “excellent”.

Selami could no longer lead the party, whose policies he disagreed with DP MP Vasil Gjika speaks page 5

ATHENS/ Despite the appeals for tolerance and restraint made by Public Order Minister Papathemelis to the residents of Agius Senagius, the situation remains tense, and the presence of large numbers of police officers, mainly rapid-response units, calls to mind a state of siege. However heavy the police presence may be, revenge between local residents and Albanians hangs over the area like the sword of Damocles, and Wednesday’s incident may remind the Albanian immigrants living there, who now venture out into the streets with great caution, that perhaps it is time to move as far away from this place as possible. The newspaper “Kathimerini” notes in a commentary: The phenomenon of racism is alive in our day, as though humanity learns no lessons from history. What, then, is happening with arrivals from Albania, whom some divide into pure and honest Northern Epirotes and Albanians, meaning dangerous extremist people? Much of the blame lies with a section of the press, which is trying to promote in society the stereotype of the Albanian as an enemy, and the belief that an Albanian stole not because he is a thief, but because he is Albanian. The mayor of the city where the incident took place also holds the local press responsible. His statement says, among other things: The death of the 18-year-old saddened us all, but the exaggerated coverage of the incident by the press can only have a negative effect, reinforcing xenophobia and racism. Similar statements have also been made by various Greek organizations and associations. ROBERT GORO (BBC)