SAMI REPISHTI Dear van den Broek, ladies and gentlemen, The European Union is an economic and political community of free countries, with a market economy, devoted to the principles of personal freedom, representative government, the rule of law, and the protection of fundamental human rights. Today, on behalf of the Albanian government, you have come to Tirana to express “the support of the European Union for the efforts of the Albanian government to successfully complete reforms toward the creation of a democratic society”. At the invitation of the government and in clear opposition to the interests of the Albanian government and of the great majority of the Albanian population, the President of the Republic, Ramiz Alia, on 10 April 1991 invited Serbian soldiers and, indeed, a unit of tanks to Tirana. Why? As a reward to that part of Albanian opinion? But who among you? And which Serbian call have you believed? [? ] As in the other countries of postwar Europe, today in Albania too political freedom and economic reforms came after the collapse of the communist system. For decades Albanians have tried to restore to their country its European identity, violently severed from it since the Second World War. Today, for the first time in history, free Albanians want to find their natural place in the family of civilized European nations. Today and [unclear] sadly, they have the right to ask: why are they being asked to forget their suffering under communism, the terror, poverty, isolation, and now not to speak about the crimes committed by those who built and defended that system? Why, in the name of “stability,” must they remain silent in the face of attempts to bring back onto the scene the old figures of repression? Support for Albanian democracy cannot be confused with concessions to those who fought against it. Nor can reconciliation be built on denial of the truth. The Albanian people know very well what they have endured and who is responsible. If Europe wants a stable Albania, it must support democratic forces, not old nostalgia. Free Albanians love Europe, but not a Europe that preaches principles and violates them in practice. This is why many Albanians welcome you with respect, but also with concern. Gratitude cannot be blind, and trust is earned through just attitudes toward freedom, democracy, and national dignity.

Yesterday, on 26 April 1995 in [Strasbourg?], the head of the Albanian delegation, Mr. Bashkim Kopliku, paid a visit to the Council of Europe, where he held a meeting with Mr. Martinez, chairman of the socialist group in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. During this meeting, the good relations between the Council of Europe and Albania were assessed, as well as the progress made by our country in fulfilling the commitments undertaken. Mr. Martinez stated that Albania's admission to the Council of Europe is very close. Particular interest was expressed in the fact that the Albanian government, together with parliament, the presidency and the republic, will benefit from assistance and expertise to speed up democratization processes in the country. Taken from ATSH

In the interest of the government and the President of the Republic of Albania, Sali Berisha, intense diplomatic activity is underway. The President of the Republic of Albania, continuing his contacts in European countries, will pay visits to London and then to Paris and Moscow. Press and Information Office at the President of the Republic

On the “Alda”-Nano-Doko-Ruçi-Bërç... scandal Notice from the Tirana District Prosecutor's Office Within the framework of criminal proceeding no. 106 of 1992, nine citizens were charged with the criminal offense of fraud in the amount of 400,000 US dollars to the detriment of the state enterprise “Alb-Shqiponja”, and security measures have been taken against some of them. Pursuant to law no. 7595 dated 12.6.1992 “On the organization of justice” and the Code of Criminal Procedure, the Tirana District Prosecutor's Office has decided to restart the investigations, complete them with other evidence and verify all persons involved in this case. So far, several people have been questioned, additional materials are being gathered and procedural actions are being carried out to fully clarify the case. Tirana District Prosecutor's Office

— note personode te lobes funa kuser te kohore “mike e vertet” ne Kanada i do te monedbojë duore? [unclear] The text of the article is partly unreadable in this image. Fragments visible include: “...in [Canada]...”, “...of coins...”, “...Albanian...”, “...to be [placed]...”.

PD - party of December '90, faithful to its program General conclusion - The true protesting anti-communist and anti-conformist youth - The sector of privatized ownership excluded - The re-engineers of [p]DSH? [unclear] More than 500 or so young people [unclear] for 2[?] days with “General conclusion” and “The true protesting anti-communist and anti-conformist youth”, which [unclear] of the program of PPD [or PD?]. In the meeting held by TEPD and its forums, the activity of those who, according to this article, are deforming the identity of the Democratic Party and moving away from the spirit of December 1990 was denounced. The text mentions PDSH, PPD, and positions regarding ownership, youth, and the political program. M. SH.

At the headquarters of the PS offices, yesterday a meeting took place between Mr. Van den Broek, European Union Commissioner, and the chairman of the Socialist Party, Fatos Nano. At this meeting, the political developments in Albania and its relations with the European Union were discussed. Sources from the PS reported that Mr. Nano presented to his interlocutor his party's views on the political situation in the country and on the upcoming elections. (Continues on page 12)

ZP censors the Italo-Albanian Bank's response, then publishes the full text, so the Italo-Albanian Bank sent “ZP” Reply to the news of Del Kola, the researchers and the preliminary solutions of politics When will we believe you, Mr. Pëllumbi? Zvr. “Canada”... where the cycle ends and who are the persecutors of the money that was addressed to Albanians