- Press conference of President Berisha - Yesterday morning, in the Hall of the National Museum, where the "Earth Day" event was taking place, the President of the Republic, Mr. Sali Berisha, also spoke about the government of Mr. Aleksandër Meksi, highly praising the efforts, initiative and reforms of this government. Afterwards, before leaving, President Berisha answered journalists’ questions. In response to journalists’ questions about how he assessed the formation of the new government after the 22 March elections, President Berisha said that Mr. Meksi’s government had taken on a heavy burden and had made great strides to open Albania to the world and the world to Albania. According to him, Albania was entering the path of economic, political and cultural integration with Europe. The President stressed that this government had made major efforts to establish relations with democratic countries and to secure international aid. He praised the economic reform and the steps taken to build democratic institutions. Speaking about the political situation, the President said that the country needed stability and institutional responsibility. He underlined the importance of cooperation with the outside world and of strengthening the democratic order in the country.

The leader of the PDSH, Mr. Eduardo Sollana, confirms in Prishtina that Kosovo does not throw away the gun of independence[?] - A note on the possibility of Albanians being voted with 3? The vote of the cautious majority leads us toward predictability. There is no doubt that the Kosovo issue remains complicated and requires gradual solutions. Talks were held in Prishtina with representatives of Albanian political parties, where it was emphasized that the Albanian question should be addressed with prudence, but without giving up the goal of independence. It was said that the road to a solution runs through political coordination and international awareness-raising. The participants in the meeting stressed the importance of political unity and avoiding provocations that could harm national interests.

From the visit of the foreign ministry delegation in Germany TIRANË, 4 March. - At the meeting held on 2 March between the Albanian delegation and officials of the German Foreign Ministry, as well as representatives of political and economic circles, developments in Albania were discussed at length. The German side emphasized its support for democratic processes, economic reform and institutional stabilization in the country. The talks also addressed possibilities for expanding bilateral cooperation, technical assistance and investment. The Albanian representatives appreciated Germany’s interest and expressed readiness to deepen relations. (Continues on page 4)

- The PS chairman openly states that the state must never grant compensation to all former owners ... (Continues on page 9) - NANO AGAINST THE RETURN OF ILLEGAL PROPERTY? SHENI[?] In the continuation of the polemics over the draft law on property, the chairman of the Socialist Party, Fatos Nano, has spoken out against the full return of properties to former owners. According to him, the solution must take into account the public interest and the social reality. His stance has prompted different reactions in political circles and among those affected by property reform.

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