The following article presents the reader with an overview of the current social-communist and pseudo-democratic positions of the leaders of the PPS through the treatment of concrete problems in Albanian political life. It analyzes with facts and arguments phenomena and manifestations of political irresponsibility that aim to destabilize the country and hold back democratic reforms. At the center of the article are demagogy, the inability to offer real alternatives, as well as the corrupt practices attributed to this leadership. According to the article, efforts to instrumentalize economic and social difficulties and to foster distrust toward institutions aim to create a climate of confrontation. The author notes that Albania's path remains linked to the consolidation of pluralism, the market economy and integration into European structures. (The text in the image is partly illegible and truncated.)

The President of the Republic of Albania welcomed the recognition of Macedonia by the EU countries. (ATSH) Asked to comment on Mr. Gligorov's statement regarding Greece's position, President Sali Berisha called it unjust. He said: “This statement does not serve stability in the region or the calming of the situation. Albania recognized FYROM immediately after the decision of the Badinter Commission, which declared that this country met the conditions of an independent state. Linking its recognition to any constitutional change or name change is neither in international law nor in the spirit of resolving conflicts by peaceful means. Albanians in the former Yugoslavia have not created conflicts; they have been victims of ethnic cleansing policies and Serbian repression. No one can exercise a veto over the right of peoples to freedom and independence.” President Berisha stated that the recognition by the EU countries of the Republic of Macedonia on 16 December 1993 represents an event of importance for peace and stability in the region. During the reception, President Berisha highlighted the great importance for Albania of military cooperation with friendly Turkey. In particular, he praised the high level of exchange of military delegations and army specialists, especially after the signing in Ankara of the military and technical cooperation agreement. President Berisha highly valued the great assistance of the Turkish army in reviving the Albanian army and in establishing fruitful cooperation between the two armies, in response to the shared interests of the two countries and peace in the region. General Asiltali thanked President Berisha for the warm reception and expressed to him his great pleasure at visiting Albania. Asiltali said that the Turkish army is interested in developing relations with the Albanian army. He highly valued the warm and friendly atmosphere he found in Albania.

(ATSH) Prime Minister Aleksandër Meksi received yesterday the delegation of the European Democratic Union, headed by Mr. Vilder Marija. Prime Minister Meksi welcomed the delegation and praised the good relations that exist between the PDSH and the European Democratic Union. Speaking about the progress of democratic and economic reforms in Albania, Prime Minister Meksi pointed out that our country is going through a difficult and delicate period of transition, which has placed on the government the task of implementing bold measures. Then Prime Minister Meksi spoke about the general and local elections that were held in Albania and stressed that the pluralist system, democracy and the market economy are taking ever deeper root. Feeling a warm and friendly atmosphere, the delegation stressed that Albania is moving in the right direction and that the results of the reforms are encouraging.

Comrades knew the 1976 Politburo action - ABOUT THE MISUSE OF VEHICLE CIRCULATION PERMITS - On 8 December 1993, in the magazine “Tribuna”, organ of the socialist leadership, an article was published entitled “Why was Sabit Brokaj’s sentence extended?” which defends the former high-ranking official, convicted for abuses. The article brings back to attention old practices of nomenklatura solidarity and raises questions about the responsibilities of the Politburo in 1976. In this context, names such as Adil Çarçani and Kino Buxhelli are mentioned, linked to the issue of vehicle circulation permits and the abuses committed. The text argues that senior leaders knew about and approved the relevant actions, which according to the author makes the presentation of the case as an individual responsibility unbelievable. It further criticizes the attempt to present the sentence as political revenge, bringing documents and memories from the time. (Most of the text in the image is illegible.)

A polemical article discusses the activities of AD and accusations of political manipulation, including the use of “masks” and propaganda games. The author argues that the control and wiretapping mechanisms, according to the article’s image, are linked to the presidential structures of AD. The article attempts to demonstrate a scheme of political influence over public opinion and over institutions. (The text in the image is mostly illegible.)

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SADNESS FIRST... ? They advise in silence, the international left to me, left me to be interrupted... the rhythm lost, we lost a person, failures, calmly... (Continues on page 4)