The truths from the bugging of the microphones in the offices of Ramiz Alia's Party The truths I went to from the bugging of the microphones in the offices of RAMIZ ALIA'S Party It is not too late to repeat the facts today as well, writes the head of SHIK, Bashkim Gazidede, in the introduction to the files our newspaper is publishing today, and he concludes that other such facts still remain to be uncovered. The wiretaps at the headquarters of the PPSH will help to understand the real situation in the top leadership of the former communist regime, worried about political and moral decomposition, but also about uncovering the links and hidden ties with suspicious networks. The wiretaps speak more clearly than any comment. Under the title of today's dossier, we present conversations and materials recorded in the premises of the Party of Labour, where the way reactions to democratic changes were being prepared, how new political figures were being assessed, and how work was being done to preserve influence in the administration, economy and army becomes clear. At the center of attention are fear, confusion and attempts to obstruct the new processes. From the materials it emerges that the movements of the Democratic Party, the contacts of its leaders and the popular reactions in the districts have been closely followed. Likewise, there is talk of efforts to instrumentalize certain people, to exploit economic difficulties and to keep local power structures under pressure. These documents, however shocking they may be, are part of our political memory and must be read calmly, but not forgotten. Only in this way can we understand how difficult it was to break with the past and how necessary the overthrow of the totalitarian regime was. Below we publish part of the dossier, with the relevant notes and explanations.

During the years of dictatorship, relatives of many victims remember, the wounds have remained open and justice has often been delayed. However, the message of this new time is reconciliation and the rejection of hatred. Only by not responding to revenge with revenge, but with love and forgiveness, can Albanian society build a democratic future. In many towns and villages, people are confronting the heavy memories of internments, imprisonments and persecutions. There are families that are still seeking the truth about missing relatives. There are also those who ask that it not be forgotten, but that the spirit of division not be fed any further. This position does not mean surrendering to evil, but moral strength so as not to repeat it. It is an appeal for civic conscience, for justice according to the law, and for a new political culture in which the opponent is not seen as an enemy to be eliminated. Albania needs to free itself not only from the old structures, but also from the psychology of hatred inherited from them.

The intelligentsia, many rightly say, must set an example in times of change. If Albanian society seeks to emerge from confusion, the voice of intellectuals cannot remain lukewarm. This is the time when free thought, argument and civic responsibility must be turned into concrete action. The intellectual cannot be satisfied with passive observation of political and moral crises. He or she must take part in debate, help shape public opinion and contribute to the building of democratic institutions. Silence, in such cases, is complicity. Our society has moved from ideological uniformity to a still fragile pluralism. Precisely for this reason, what is needed is not only criticism of the past, but also a project for the future. The engagement of the intellectual must be measured by honesty, the courage to tell the truth, and the willingness to defend the public interest. Culture, education, the media and political life need people who do not bow to expediency. Without this active involvement, the transition risks dragging on and falling prey to improvisation.

Albania and Austria have reached a financial agreement under which our country will receive a loan of 95 million schillings. This aid aims to support several projects of importance for the economy and infrastructure during a difficult period of transition. According to official sources, the loan will be used for supplies and necessary investments in priority sectors. Cooperation with Austria is seen as an important step in expanding economic relations with Western countries. The agreement is expected to have a positive impact on the stabilization of several sectors and to create new opportunities for development. The Albanian authorities have valued this as a sign of confidence in the reforms undertaken.

Aid from abroad for our country is continuing during this period as well. According to official announcements, various shipments of food, medicines and other materials have been organized by foreign institutions and associations to ease the difficulties of the population. These aid deliveries are considered important especially for the most affected groups and for the areas suffering from severe shortages. The authorities have stressed the need for distribution to be carried out correctly and in accordance with the most urgent priorities. At the same time, the aid is also seen as an indicator of international interest in Albania's stability and support for the reforms that have been launched.

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