The visit of the delegation of the People’s Assembly to the Federal Republic of Germany from 22 to 25 June was the most important visit the Assembly had made abroad and was assessed as the most successful. After following the proceedings of a Bundestag session from the gallery of honour, our delegation was formally introduced by Ms. Susmuth and greeted with applause by the members of the Bundestag. The Albanian parliamentary delegation, led by the Chairman of the Presidium of the People’s Assembly, Mr. Pjetër Arbnori, was warmly received by the President of the Bundestag, Ms. Rita Süssmuth. “It is important for us to know the inner strengths of the Albanian people that help you achieve your goal,” said Ms. Susmuth. “Many parliamentarians are also committed to helping Albania and to establishing a new peaceful order in the region,” she added. For his part, Mr. Arbrori thanked Ms. Susmuth for the invitation, the warm welcome and her kind words about Albania. “We have so far adopted 170 laws, the most important of which concern the implementation of economic reform and, above all, the law on human freedoms and rights as a chapter of the new Constitution.” Constitution. This cannot be denied. But none of the above can be interpreted as something enshrined in any parliamentary regulation that was flagrantly violated! In short, it cannot be denied that it had been promised for 16 June; this too cannot be denied. But neither can it be denied that failure to fully fulfil this promise, for one reason or another, had been made a condition for suspending the proceedings of Parliament. Ultimately, a democratic Parliament cannot decide to conduct its proceedings under the blackmail of an ultimatum. In his interview, Mr. Gjinushi expresses the view that “only a Parliament with two-thirds of the votes has the right to approve a Constituent Assembly.” World history shows that Constituent Assemblies have been formed in accordance with particular circumstances and moments. But, in any case, it is not as Mr. Gjinushi says. A Parliament cannot transform itself into an Assembly; rather, another institution can declare Parliament to be part of an Assembly. History offers many such examples, while Mr. Gjinushi does not say what he bases his opinion on. Mr. Gjinushi states: “all state bodies, structures, ministries, directorates, etc., are attributes of Parliament, let alone of an Assembly.” There is nothing true in this opinion. Furthermore, what Mr. Gjinushi mentions above has no, and cannot have any, comparison with the Constitution.

Bonn, 26.6.1993 Yesterday afternoon in Bonn, the chairman of the DPA, Mr. Eduard Selami, met the chairman of the German Christian Social Union (C.S.U.), Mr. Teo Vaigel. The discussion focused on the progress of democratic processes in Albania, the regional crisis and the need for increased cooperation between the two parties. Speaking about the achievements and difficulties of the democratic processes, Mr. Selami noted that this is happening while we are in government and is accompanied by the consolidation of democracy. Anyone who comes to Albania after a year can clearly see that things are moving in the right direction. Nevertheless, there are many difficulties, and we need to move faster. Mr. Selami thanked Mr. Vaigel for the support Germany has given Albania and for its very positive attitude towards Albania. Mr. Selami and Vaigel discussed ways to expand relations between the two parties and the two countries in their mutual interest. “Albania is a small country,” Mr. Selami stressed; with more investment and work by Albanians themselves, it can become a factor for stability in the region. Mr. Selami also asked Mr. Vaigel for Germany’s involvement in unblocking the debt accumulated by the dictatorship in Albania. Mr. Vaigel said he would work to unblock this debt, which is deterring foreign investors. The discussion then focused on the need for cooperation between the allied parties, the DPA and C.S.U., within the framework of EDU (European Democratic Union) and EUCD (European Union of Christian Democrats), as well as at the bilateral level. Yesterday afternoon in Munich, Mr. Selami also had a working meeting with the party’s Secretary-General, Mr. Huber. This party is in government together with the CDU, the German Christian Democratic Party. The meeting focused not only on exchanging views about the political and economic situation in the two countries, but also on concrete opportunities for political and economic assistance to Albania and the DPA. PRESS AND INFORMATION OFFICE OF THE ALBANIAN DEMOCRATIC PARTY

In the tactics and strategy of the leader of the PS to destroy the democratic government lawfully established after nearly 50 years of dictatorship by an anti-Albanian clique and an inhumane regime, a special place has now been taken by the desire to turn back the wheel of history, regain “the lost paradise” and escape punishment under the law. To this end, they have demanded the government’s resignation, called for early elections, demanded and provoked civil war, and most recently created a parliamentary crisis. It is regrettable that the Social Democratic Party became involved in this game, though not for the same reasons and not from the same position. In the Democratic Party’s view, the Social Democratic Party’s latest action was hasty. It has expressed this opinion publicly and in a friendly manner on various occasions. That is its right, just as every party has the right to determine its own positions on various issues and situations. Mr. Gjinushi likewise has the right to explain and defend his party’s position, as he did in an interview published in the latest issue of “Alternatives SD”. But what Mr. Gjinushi says in this interview cannot go without comment or debate, naturally within the norms and rules of democracy. According to Mr. Gjinushi, “not burning down Parliament” is “hasty” and a flagrant violation of every regulation. It should be said at the outset that the Social Democratic Party’s contribution to democratic developments in Albania, including in Parliament, cannot be denied. But leaving Parliament, or deciding to leave it, is fatal for the party itself. Through this hasty act, Mr. Gjinushi, as chairman of the SDP, should be aware that all regulations have been violated and that no regulation says Parliament should be abandoned or that ultimatums and diktats should be used. Indeed, such an act cannot pass without consequences for the life of the country; to a greater or lesser extent, it can in fact affect the country, depending on the circumstances and the prevailing situation. The Social Democratic Party cannot avoid responsibility for this action, even for the timing it chose to leave Parliament. Then, Mr. Gjinushi, while you speak of a flagrant violation of every regulation, can you explain which regulation or document stipulated that 16 June was the date on which the draft Constitution had to be submitted to Parliament for discussion, whatever the circumstances? Wishes, suggestions or demands—even the approval of three people from the opposition, offered in a spirit of goodwill and understanding—are, of course, another matter. The working group charged with drafting the Constitution made a colossal effort to honour all of these. There are also many other procedures in Parliament and in Constituent Assemblies for all drafts. short, it cannot be denied that a date of 16 June had been promised; that that the failure to fulfil this promise completely, for suspending Parliament’s proceedings. Gjinushi expresses the opinion the right to approve a Constituent Assembly.” [Unclear text.] On 23 June, at a parliamentary meeting, the draft of the project was put to a vote and received two-thirds of the votes. have any, comparison with it. [text breaks off]. him. Mr. Gjinsushi emphasizes that: “all state bodies, structures, ministries, directorates, etc., are the purview of Parliament and no longer Everything Mr. Gjinsushi mentions above bears no comparison whatsoever, nor can it ... [illegible section] ... of overreach, knowing that it has an undeniable, but nonetheless limited, role. In this specific case, it cannot be said that we know whether Mr. Gjinsushi seeks to attribute all these things to himself or not. He himself understands this better than anyone. BASHKIM TRENOVA ... to reject once again the on June 26, 1993, to review and decide what action to take next. The board unanimously decided to issue the following response. “The board of editors-in-chief of the seven newspapers, ‘RD’, ‘Republika’, ‘Drita’, ‘Sindikalisti’, ‘Zeri i Rinise’, ‘Bashkimi’, and ‘Alternativa SD’, expresses its regret at your response dated June 23, 1993. You have shown no understanding of our reasonable and minimal demands. Under these circumstances, the newspaper ‘RD’ too will leave the ‘Demokracia’ printing house as of June 28, 1993. The court will clarify our findings concerning Mr. Petro Dhimitri, namely that he is a forger and a fraudster. Since the seven newspapers represented by the board, in whose name the printing house was established and all the relevant actions were carried out, will no longer be printed at the ‘Demokracia’ printing house, the status of the printing house itself and its right to continue operating here must be reviewed in accordance with the law. The board informs readers that all seven newspapers will continue to be published regularly, but at other printing houses in the capital.”

On 23 June, the chairman of the board of the seven newspapers, Mr. Bashkim Trenova, received a fax from Mr. Mervyn Stoun, president of the International Medias Fund. It stated that IMF did not accept the requests of the board of the seven newspapers, which essentially consisted of signing a contract that would clearly establish the relations between the seven newspapers and the “Demokracia” printing house, in accordance with the principles on which the printing house had been donated. At the same time, Mr. Stoun stated in his fax that “the International Medias Fund has decided that it is imperative for Petro Dhimitri to continue as general director of the Demokracia printing house. We have made this decision to reject your board’s recommendations.” The board of the seven newspapers met specifically on 26 June 1993 to consider and decide what action to take next. Unanimously, the board decided to return this

—Nano: corrupt, demagogic, a leader of terrorism and anti-Albanianism— Nexhmije Hoxha’s adjutant, the PS leader, after escaping punishment in Shkoder, took it upon himself to save Europe’s accused as well. Accused of corruption involving diamonds in his own country, accused of extreme-left communist politics, accused over the massacre of 2 April... Leader Nano, his state, the rallies in Albania, and he headed for Europe to show his true face: demagoguery, falsification and hypocrisy. After harming national interests in declarations alongside the pro-Serb and anti-Albanian PASOK, Nano decides to do the same in Western Europe. At every rally, meeting and conversation, Nano seeks to shame our homeland, Albania; he tries to ruin it, to disfigure it and to abandon the Albanian face. The leader of the thugs of the PPSH has lost every human value and the love of peace in Albania. But Nano hates Albanians—except Fatos! He ... represent the Albanians, cannot represent Albanian democracy, under no circumstances can he ... and will he be able to shame Turkey is the same comrade Shame ... This was with you and ... Albania and even with you and ... and ... to do... cannot represent... [unclear fragments] Mr. Nano. You are feeling it, you are seeing it, you are seeking it. You have lost the basic principles of existence and innocence. You have failed as a politician, as a citizen and as an economist. Your politics are those of 2 April in Shkoder. Your citizenship is that of voting against human rights. Your economy is the one that drove thousands of students, intellectuals, workers and former persecuted people into a hunger strike and failed within 30 days. This is your end, Comrade Nano! It is your end because, as a dictator and specialist at the Marxist-Leninist institute, you usurped the PS, stole the dreams and ideals of hundreds of honest former communists and socialists. You installed a Political Bureau populated by people accused of crimes and corruption. You stole 8 million dollars in aid from the people, while thousands of children, young people and pensioners were close to dying of hunger. You provoked massacres, such as those in Shkoder, Fushe-Arrez, Durres, Tirana, Lushnje, Elbasan... This is your end, Mr. Nano! You have abandoned our nation, our citizenship, our homeland Albania. You worshipped it in Greece, where, like Enveri, Mehmeti and Ramizi, you submitted to betrayal of Kosovo and Cameria. You began provocative rallies with fascist slogans all over Albania precisely when you were being accused, with evidence, of corruption. After failing and being rewarded with disgrace in Kucove, Berat, Tepelene, Korçe, Vlore and Diber, you set off for Shkoder. But Shkoder lost patience. Because it knew well that your ... and the martyr of democracy. You ... [unclear fragments] do? [illegible fragment] Shkoder lost patience. Because it knew well that your ... and the martyr of democracy. You ... [unclear fragment] ... the possibilities of expanding ... with ... the parties ... and establish ... interest ... Albania is a ... small country, Mr. Selami stressed ... with more investment and ... and the work of the Albanians themselves ... it can move forward ... faster and be a ... PRESS AND INFORMATION OFFICE OF THE ALBANIAN DEMOCRATIC PARTY ... concrete possibilities ... socialism, which Shkoder never accepted. You escaped the tomatoes and eggs that were thrown at you and came to Tirana to take revenge. You ordered your soldiers to withdraw from Parliament, solely because you, the communist of Nexhmije Hoxha, chairman of the corrupt party, wanted to leave Albania without a constitution. This is your end, Mr. Nano. You betrayed yourself and the ideals of those who were deceived by you and believed you. Albanians waited 45 years for the right to freedom and for votes against human rights. Albanians waited 45 years for the right to equal pay for work with the European worker, and you opposed the five-day workweek and the laws of the market economy. Albanians waited 45 years for the right to property, and you voted against citizens’ ownership. Thousands of E. Hoxha’s victims threw away his bust and his name, while you abstained from outlawing Enverism and went to Switzerland to rehabilitate it. This is your end, Mr. Nano! To preserve your privileges, having been rejected because your crimes and corruption were exposed, you, Nano, sacrificed the name and history of our homeland Albania, our Albanian homeland; your journey served terrorism, humiliation, honour and its denial ... [unclear fragment] ... as they attack Albania, just as Enveri used to attack ... This was your shame and failure, Mr. Nano!

Yesterday at 11:00, the exhibition of books from Kosovo opened in one of the rooms of the “National Library”. Intellectuals, writers and poets from the Republic of Kosovo and Albania attended the opening of this exhibition. The exhibition presents literary, scientific and artistic books, distinguished by their high-quality printing and dignified graphic presentation. THREE ART EXHIBITIONS INAUGURATED AT THE NATIONAL ART GALLERY A solo exhibition by the painter Myslim Mullqit from Kosovo. A solo exhibition by the graphic artist Shqyri Nimani, a talented artist renowned in the applied arts, especially book graphics. An exhibition of Kosovo graphics, presenting genuine achievements in Kosovo printmaking. “RD” CORRESPONDENT

ALI PODRIMJA Our fate seems to be this: on this distinguished day of our culture, facing one another, we stand as citizens of two republics, between which the Wall of Arbër still casts its shadow, erected by the injustices of the great powers, rewarding the aggression of our neighbours and sacrificing an ancient people and culture. For centuries our lands have taken on the terrible appearance of a tiger’s skin: full of borders and walls, behind which our pan-national anxiety hides. In an interview, as our esteemed writer Kadare also pointed out, our ancient tranquillity was shattered when the Slavic tribes began descending from the Carpathians and when our southern neighbour—whose freedom and prosperity we Albanians also helped to build—turned its back on antiquity and rushed after Byzantium. Why it acted this way is known. But the events that took place were painful, dizzying, forgotten events. The Illyrian tribes were displaced from our lands, and tragic names such as Morea, Toplica, Cameria and Kosova became etched in the memory of the bards. What is astonishing is that, regarding these losses of our being, almost in no (Continued on page 3)

You will learn about the law recently approved by the People’s Assembly ON THE REGULATION OF WORKING AND REST HOURS The law enters into force on July 1, 1993, and its publication for the public’s information is of interest to the broad body of workers (employers and employees) in Albania. So read the law “On the Regulation of Working and Rest Hours” on Tuesday in “RD”.

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE Judicial Status Register Protocol No. 27573 CERTIFICATE 267 (1) For the person named (First and Last Name) Idajet Beqiri, son of Mane and Faze, born in 1951 19 in Kute-Fier. By decision No. 4, dated 14.7.1986, of the Supreme Court, he was found guilty of falsifying official documents under Article 110 of the Criminal Code, and sentenced to 4 (four) months’ imprisonment.