-Why did R. Alia defend the PPSH plenum on 1 April 1991?- -For what happened on 2 April in Shkodër where Hoxha was brought down?- Why did R. Alia defend the PPSH plenum on 1 April 1991? Alia defended it on 2 April, just as the top leaders of the PPSH themselves were initially defended! Because the Plenum of the Central Committee of the PPSH decided to postpone the establishment of pluralist elections and, by failing to accept the new political reality, created the preconditions for the tension that erupted in Shkodër on 2 April. All the evidence shows that attempts to present the event as a spontaneous revolt do not hold up. There were provocations, orders, and political responsibility. At that time the Albanian people were demanding democracy and an end to dictatorship. 2 April remained a heavy wound of the Albanian transition. (Continues on page 2)

President Berisha received the Minister of International Trade and Industry of Malaysia, Mrs. Rafidah Aziz, who was also accompanied by President of the Republic Sali Berisha, at the meeting with the President of the Republic of Albania Dr. Sali Berisha. During this meeting, the relations of cooperation and the possibilities for expanding them in the future were discussed. Mrs. Rafidah Aziz expressed her satisfaction with the positive developments in Albania and with the interest of Malaysian entrepreneurs in investing in our country. (Continues on page 2)

Transitional measures to compensate for the strike with general equalization were requested -After the meeting of the strike committee with representatives of the Ministry of Trade, Energy and the Emergency Headquarters, held in the premises of the Prefecture, a compromise was reached to end the hunger strike by the miners of the chromium mine in Kukës. According to the agreement, the government will take measures to fulfill some of the strikers’ demands. (Continues on page 2)

-The Hungarian people vote freely, the free parliamentary election wins?- -Extremist parties, both fascist and the split-winged ones, are poisonous and aggressive. [?] In Hungary an important political process is taking place with the parliamentary elections. Respect for the free vote remains the foundation of every democracy and the guarantee of peaceful alternation. Attention is focused on citizen participation and on competition among political forces. Extremist parties, whether left-wing or right-wing, pose a threat to democratic stability. (Continues on page 2)

-We have been and are anti-communists.- -But this one little thing, we will give it to the PD.- -They will not impose dictatorship on us a second time when tyrants began all over Albania with a piece of bread, and even if it is rotten. [?] The residents of Reçan express their determination to support the Democratic Party in the upcoming elections as well. They recall the hardships of the past and say that the free vote is the only guarantee for change. According to them, communism brought poverty and isolation, while democracy opened the road to political pluralism. (Continues on page 2)

(From the interpellation of the Minister of Transport and Telecommunications, Mr. Fatos Bitraka, on railway transport) Yesterday in the People’s Assembly the interpellation of the Minister of Transport and Telecommunications, Mr. Fatos Bitraka, took place regarding the state of railway transport. In his speech, the minister presented urgent measures to improve the service, rehabilitate the lines and modernize the infrastructure. The need for investment, financial discipline and increased safety in traffic was emphasized. The interpellation also addressed the long-term outlook of the sector and its role in the country’s economic development. (Continues on page 2)

"ZP", tanson Dr. Klerum with Alia In a polemical article, the accusations and counter-accusations concerning the political responsibilities for the crimes of the past are discussed. The author refers to the public debate over Ramiz Alia’s positions and the way the events of the transition have been interpreted. The text has a harsh critical tone and calls for the truth to come to light. (Continues on page 2)

and discussed the progress of youth organization and future political tasks. At the meeting, the commitment of young people in support of democratic reforms was praised and the need to strengthen local structures was emphasized. There was also discussion of participation in awareness campaigns and the expansion of cooperation with student forums. (Continues on page 2)

He gives and meets a friend in a word, I feel for a no free in the world, today with democrats one does not feel free or safe. Butcher, let him express himself with words, with the feeling of being free and safe. A text with emotional tones deals with the fate of a person named Guro Zeneli. The article raises questions about justice, security and mercy in a difficult social time. Due to the poor quality of the page, some of the words remain illegible.[?] (Continues on page 2)