On 14 July, President Sali Berisha received the representative of the Republic of Kosovo, Dr. Ibrahim Rugova. At this meeting, the President of the Republic of Albania, Sali Berisha, thanked Dr. Rugova for his first visit to Albania after the establishment of the democratic government. Praising highly the resistance and heroism of the people of Kosovo in the face of Serbian violence and terror, President Berisha stressed that democratic Albania and the Albanian government would do everything to defend the Albanian cause of Kosovo on the international stage. President Berisha informed Dr. Rugova about the new developments in Albania, the democratic and economic reforms, as well as the efforts to build the rule of law. The discussion emphasized that the solution to the Kosovo question must be in accordance with the will of its people and with international norms. Dr. Ibrahim Rugova appreciated Albania’s support and expressed his conviction that the Kosovo issue would be resolved by political and peaceful means. He thanked President Berisha for the reception and for the solidarity shown. (the lower and right-hand column text is partly unreadable)[?]

(ATSH) In Tirana, Prime Minister Aleksandër Meksi received the Japanese Minister of Trade. The meeting discussed economic cooperation, investments, and Japan’s aid for Albania. The Albanian side stressed the importance of expanding trade relations and attracting foreign capital. The Japanese minister expressed interest in the country’s democratic and economic developments, as well as readiness to help the reform processes. (text partly unreadable)[?]

TO BRING THE COUNTRY OUT FOR A GOOD AND PEACEFUL TRANSITION WITHOUT ANY DIFFICULTIES NEITHER IN THE COUNTRY NOR IN THE WORLD This is the editorial on the front page, printed in large letters and spread across several columns. The full text cannot be read clearly in the photograph because of the rotation, faded ink, and lack of contrast. Only fragments can be made out, such as: “... to bring the country out ...”, “... a transition ...”, “... neither in the country nor in the world ...”[?]

The Voice of the People, in the language of the communist official, in the language of the dormitory, announces: (article continues on page 2) The detailed text is not fully readable in the image. Only the words of the title and the introduction are distinguishable.[?]

At the meeting of the Presidium of the Democratic Party, the candidacy of Mr. Aleksandër Meksi for the post of prime minister was examined. The Presidium assessed this candidacy as suitable for leading the government in the conditions of the democratic and economic reforms the country is undergoing. (article continues on page 2) (text partly unreadable)[?]

On the morning of Friday, 26 June, the National Council of the Democratic Party of Albania met at the Palace of Culture. The agenda was presented by the secretary general, Mr. Eduart Selami. After the discussions, the Council approved documents and decisions to strengthen the organization of the party, for reform, and for the deepening of democratic processes. The delegates then discussed the political, economic, and social situation of the country, the role of the former opposition in hindering reforms, and the need to consolidate democratic institutions. (text in columns partly unreadable)[?]

The decision and the counteraction taken by the trade union, the decisions of the National Council, as well as the new candidates for leadership positions are the focus of this article. Fragments such as “... Zëri i Popullit ...”, “... resigned ...”, “... continues on page 2” can be identified. (continues on page 2) (full text unreadable)[?]

(Continues on page 2) (ATSH) Various typographic notes and unreadable fragments at the edges of the page.[?]