According to the supporters of that club, called the club of “Albançes,” the abbreviation PAD was on its seal and flag, with the initials “S”, “P”, “D”, “A” and “Hori”? [...] at least peacefully. However, since we were curious, we opened our friend’s door, and I saw with my own eyes that in fact we had before us an ancient organization, certainly from old times, when it was subdued in the late 12th century by the Turks with the influence of the Islamic faith in this country. In any case, from the very beginning, neither in world history nor in the books of Albanology written in modern times can anything concrete be found about the origin of this “Albançe”. Since 17 January 1994, in Tirana there has been widespread talk about the arrival of a group of Albanians from Kosovo and other Albanian regions in the former Yugoslavia, called “Albançe”. This group included elderly men, wearing white qeleshe caps, dressed in traditional costumes and with a very distinctive manner. They appeared at several cultural and social meetings, arousing considerable interest. In some circles it was said that “Albançe” is a cultural club created in Belgrade with the participation of Albanians there, which aims to preserve national traditions. Others linked the name to a new initiative by the Albanian diaspora. So far there has been no full public clarification of its history. In Tirana they were received by intellectuals, representatives of cultural associations and interested citizens. Their visit was accompanied by discussions about Albanian culture, national identity and the situation of Albanians in the former Yugoslavia. This news was received with particular curiosity, because the very name “Albançe” has an unusual sound and raises questions about the purpose of this group’s activity.

PASHKO DESHMON... “RD” interview with the Prosecutor, Pasho Vristi RD - Did Mr. Vangjel Kosta’s latest interview with the fishermen of 2 April prompt him to speak about how this killing came about? Dep. Proc. - [...] RD - In your opinion, did this investigation strengthen the prosecution’s position? Dep. Proc. - Yes, because [...] Editorial note: Due to damage to the page and low legibility, parts of the text are unreadable.[?]

THE HEADS OF THE PS CONTINUE WITH WINDMILLS The newspaper close to the emigrant circles, “Zëri i Popullit”, yesterday, in its article “Albanian Zhivkov”, sharply “attacked” the President of Albania, Sali Berisha. In this article, titled “The Chairman of the Democratic Party and the President of the Republic,” political labels and comparisons were once again used. Regarding this issue, the spokesperson of the Steering Committee of the PDSH, Alfred Serreqi, responded to these accusations with a press statement. According to the statement, the newspaper’s continuing attacks and those of some opposition figures represent an old way of doing politics and do not help the democratic climate in the country. The statement says that attempts to identify the President with failed Eastern models are unfounded. It further emphasizes that democratic processes in Albania are moving forward irreversibly and that Albanian citizens are determined to support the institutions that emerged from the free vote. E.PAIOKA

After the meeting, Zëri..., in the issue of 17 January with the PSSh, Mr. Mustafaj in Tirana, there was a majority for the communist forces. It was about the interest of the PSSh government in the European Union. Aside from what emerges from [unreadable text][?] the main and [....][?] On 17 January Mr. Nano... [text continues on page 4]

-Excerpts from the report by the Vice President of the European Parliament, Mr. Max Van der Stoel?-Karl(?) on the visit to Yugoslav Macedonia on the 6th -Excerpts from the report by the Vice President of the European Parliament, Mr. Max Van der Stoel[?]-Karl[?] on the visit to Yugoslav Macedonia on the 6th Skopje, [damaged and partly unreadable text][?] A climate of happiness and calm, [....][?] In Tirana, [....][?] On the streets, the citizens [....][?] The Albanians of Macedonia [....][?]

The mission of the European Commission, sent by Mr. Klas Huylsman, head of this institution, will come to Tirana on Monday, 24 January 1994. The mission is reviewing a broad program of cooperation with our country, which will focus mainly on projects funded by the “PHARE” program.