The Youth Forum of the Democratic Party expresses its indignation and strongly rejects the statement of the presidency of the association of politically persecuted persons, which, in an unjust and misleading manner, is echoing the unconstitutional action of a group of opposition deputies. Considering as slander and a source of disinformation any insinuation by the Greek press and anti-Albanian circles that article 24 of the draft constitution supposedly allows political proselytizing in Albania in the name of religion, we state with full responsibility that all parliamentary procedures, from the Special Constitutional Commission to the vote in Parliament on this article, are entirely normal and fully democratic, far from any prejudice or corruption. Any distortion of constitutional and parliamentary procedures seriously damages Albania’s image in the world and encourages destabilization of political life in the country. We are convinced that every Albanian clearly understands that the amendment submitted by a group of opposition deputies of a maneuvering and populist type, under the formal claim of defending article 24, is an anti-democratic and unconstitutional act, while the content of this amendment was clearly favorable to a suspicious anti-Albanian activity. Strongly condemning the signing of the petition organized at the urging of the opposition by an association legally created in Parliament to protect the stratum of former politically persecuted persons, which is politically misusing the association and causing great harm to the solution of their problems, we ask that the politically persecuted also respond seriously and firmly to the call to distance themselves from anti-democratic and unconstitutional actions. We are concerned by the divided and confused stance of the Socialist Party, which is acting with a double standard in Parliament and is openly against the draft Constitution, while in its official statement it admits that the vote on article 24 was procedurally and formally legally regular. We warn that irresponsible and anti-democratic actions on sensitive constitutional issues are an unnecessary and destabilizing tension for the country, and in this sense we call on public opinion to expose and isolate any extremist behavior. EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE ALBANIAN DEMOCRATIC YOUTH FORUM

At the office of the President of the Republic yesterday, the European Union charge d'affaires, Mr. Aths. [Aths?], presented President Dr. Sali Berisha with the official credentials of his appointment and expressed his readiness and that of the European Union to contribute to the development of broad-based relations between Albania and the European Union. President Sali Berisha thanked him and assured him that the Albanian government and people are determined to carry forward the process of democratization and economic reforms. He described relations with the European Union as very important for Albania and expressed his conviction that cooperation would be further strengthened.

-The best dissidents in Greece recognized the Albanian state and church -It is clear that that Albanian political force which became the changer of recent times must in no way be identified with the PSSH in any aspect. [text partially illegible] The chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee of the Socialist Party of Greece 'PASHOK', Dr. Mihailis Haralambidhis, in an interview with the newspaper 'Rilindja Demokratike' said that he is dissatisfied with the recent events in Albania and considered the statement of the presidency of the association of politically persecuted persons to be unjust. He expressed concern about extreme political polarization and emphasized that the modern left must be based on democracy and not on the totalitarian model. [The text continues with partially illegible text.] (Read the interview with Haralambidhis on p. 5)

-Nano asks for the depositions to begin again from the start- My impression is that the dossier case has been used as a political weapon to create noise and evade real responsibility. Mr. Nano's request to restart the depositions from the beginning comes at a time when public opinion expects clarification, not delay. [partial text] EDI LAJTHA (Continues on p. 8)

The Defense Lawyer asks questions that relate only to the accusation against Nano and not to the crime (I) [text continues in several columns, partly illegible in the image] In the courtroom, the prosecutor and the defense clashed over the evidence, testimony, and criminal responsibilities. The defense insisted that the questions should be limited to the specific accusation against Nano, while the prosecution focused on the overall scheme of abuse. [Continues on page 4]

-"We won't play, let him remove the cudgel when Ahmet comes out, defend" -"Zp" [cartoon text partly illegible]

From Friday until yesterday, a heated debate has taken place in public and press circles concerning suspicions of misuse of Italian humanitarian aid. This article presents data, reactions, and viewpoints on the institutional responsibilities and the ways of investigating the issue. [full text illegible in image] (Continues on p. 4)

BIRTHDAY 601 [?] ITALIAN PTA [text of the block partly illegible]