Interview with Colonel Roman Klaus, spokesperson for the German Embassy. The spokesperson for the political commission of the opposition parliamentary parties in Albania, Colonel Roman Klaus, in this interview speaks about the situation in the country, the need for calm, and the importance of free elections. He stresses that only in a calm situation can free elections take place and expresses concern about political tensions. He further underlines that the opposition must have equal opportunities to communicate with the public and that the authorities must guarantee order and security. According to him, the political climate should support an indisputable democratic process. He adds that foreign observers will closely follow developments and that Albania’s future is linked to the ability to respect political pluralism.

STATEMENT BY THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY In Albania, the Albanian people have been placed in a severe political and economic situation. The Democratic Party notes that the escalation of tensions and arbitrary actions are harming the democratic process. It calls on citizens to remain calm and not fall prey to provocations. The Democratic Party stresses that free elections are an essential condition for emerging from the crisis. Only a calm political climate and respect for fundamental rights can guarantee the free will of citizens. The statement condemns pressures, administrative obstacles, and any form of intimidation against the opposition. It demands that the media, institutions, and law-enforcement bodies act impartially and in accordance with the law. In conclusion, the Democratic Party addresses all citizens, political forces, and the international community, urging them to support the free electoral process and the peaceful transition to democracy.

The General Council of independent trade unions has expressed its position on the political and economic situation. The text denounces the ongoing pressure and the PPSH’s tactics to maintain control over the institutions. According to the article, the opposition and the independent trade unions are demanding real guarantees for fair elections, freedom of speech, and the right to organize. The author emphasizes that propaganda cannot replace real democratic change. In conclusion, it is stressed that citizens must remain vigilant in the face of political manipulation and support democratic reforms.

25 February ... [?] the buzz of the crowd’s voice and the political shouts of the day. The article describes the rally’s developments, the participants’ reactions, and the tense atmosphere in the city. The author mentions verbal clashes, the organizers’ interventions, and the long wait of people who were seeking change. The rally is seen as a reflection of the tense political situation on the eve of the elections. Edited by: GENC TIRANA

Did God rise up into heaven? They did not come anymore to frighten us, I fear violence from the east, it is the land where we must be. Three lives of my bridegroom, they have my boulevard. How we would embrace the death of my summer: "The gentleman was in heaven, us." We ask from God, oh God?