Near and created with the most unrestrained and unshakable desire and for financing and action worldwide New facts. Again on the Solidarity Fund Communist leaders organizers of international terrorism EDIP PLAKA For each one I would leave the proposed scheme if it could be identified or through the tracing of assets available at the disposal. The notebook of the earnings from three village cooperatives. It was pointed out that there existed a secret base in northern Albania, where the weapons were transported, while in other periods they were sheltered in Yugoslavia. 2-On the valuable aid from different persons in support of the army and the party’s action and the way supplies of weapons were secured. 3-Documents about a fund called “solidarity” and the designation of the contribution for the Albanian government. 4-Problems with securing various kinds of necessary materials, such as transport means, clothing, medicines, as well as setting up a secret depot. 5-It was used in the years that followed as an important tool in the service of communist organizations abroad, for their various activities. 6-The issue of the use of specified sums of money for extraordinary activities was also addressed. 7-All these activities were linked to a network based abroad. 8-Income was collected from contributions and other forms. 9-Requests were put forward to help revolutionary movements. 10-This fund also served as support for communist elements in other countries. 11-Among the documents there is also mention of securing links with sister organizations and with other secret structures. 12-In some cases there is talk of the coded use of names and links. 13-According to the documents, this activity extended into the Balkans and beyond. 14-Links with revolutionary left-wing forces and other illegal networks are mentioned. 15-The materials brought from the archives shed light on these secret mechanisms. 16-These facts show that the Albanian communist regime had relations with international terrorist groups. 17-The question asked today is what the real role of the leadership of that time was. 18-The documents speak of considerable sums and of interventions at various points. 19-There are notes about transfers, receptions and communications with intermediaries. 20-In the end it appears that this scheme functioned for years.

Yesterday afternoon, at the Shkozet railway station, in the presence of the Minister of Public Works and Transport Arben Imami, senior railway officials and Italian financial institutions, the official ceremony was held for the start of works on the reconstruction of the Durrës-Tirana railway line. The project is part of a broader package for the modernization of Albanian rail transport. According to official data, financing for the first phase is provided by the Italian side and by Albanian state structures. It was emphasized that the Durrës-Tirana line is of special importance for the transport of passengers and goods. The works will include interventions on the track, signaling and auxiliary infrastructure. During the ceremony, there was also talk of the need for further modernization of the Albanian railway network.

7 AUGUST 1995 THE MODERNIZATION OF THE ALBANIAN RAILWAY BEGINS[?]

As announced by the press and information office near President of the Republic Sali Berisha, on 1-3 August the President received and spoke with personalities and leaders from various fields. During the meetings, developments in agriculture and the importance of economic reforms were praised. 08.08.1995, the Italian newspaper “Il Tirreno” describes Albania and Albanians as an “economic miracle”, besides as the country of the boastful.

A newspaper obsessed with the mafia Official statements about developments in the country continue. In a critical comment on Bollino’s articles, it is said that Albania is undergoing important changes and that defamatory portrayals do not serve the new reality. The article takes issue with part of the Italian press and with the assessments made of the situation regarding security, the economy and public order in Albania. According to the article, there is a tendency to present the country as sunk in chaos, while according to the author the reality is more complex and includes positive indicators in several sectors. Continues on page 8

The sale of heroin in Vlorë, the amount of money and the scandals of recent years have brought the local police to the center of attention. In a critical article, the relations between police structures and criminal activities are examined. Suspicions are mentioned of tolerance, links and inaction toward elements involved in trafficking. The article calls for clarification of the roles of local leaders and disciplinary measures against those responsible. The Vlorë police commissariat is directly mentioned as an institution that must provide public explanations. The climate of insecurity and its effect on civic life are also highlighted.

To speak in the PD do[j]mëri not only because the truth exists, but especially because p[v] the truth te kadejës Page 8 Ramiz Alia: “Let us rejoice for organized people” Is Demaçi on the blacklist? The Prime Minister (PPS) Recent Croatian-Serbian developments PAGE 8 Place with unexecuted arrests (!).

ENGLISH: KOHA JONË / DEMOCRATIC BANNER. Year V of publication. No. 1027. Tuesday, 8 August 1995. Number of pages 8. Price 10 lekë. Inside: Ramiz Alia; Demaçi; Croatian-Serbian developments; place with unexecuted arrests. Main article: Communist leaders, organizers of international terrorism. New facts, again on the Solidarity Fund. Inauguration of the start of works for the reconstruction of the Durrës-Tirana railway line. You cannot blacken Albania, Mr. Bollino! Responsibilities of the police commissioner of Vlorë. ITALIANO: KOHA JONË / BILINDA DEMOCRATICA. Anno V di pubblicazione. N. 1027. Martedì, 8 agosto 1995. Numero di pagine 8. Prezzo 10 lekë. All’interno: Ramiz Alia; Demaçi; sviluppi croato-serbi; luogo con arresti non eseguiti. Articolo principale: I dirigenti comunisti organizzatori del terrorismo internazionale. Nuovi fatti, ancora sul Fondo di Solidarietà. Inaugurato l’inizio dei lavori per la ricostruzione della linea ferroviaria Durazzo-Tirana. Non potete infangare l’Albania, signor Bollino! Le responsabilità del commissario di polizia di Valona.