Original newspaper scan
scroll · drag · double-click

Rilindja Demokratike

E PREMTE 9 shkurt 1996

The red throne, a serious threat to the achievements of democracy

Press conference of President Berisha The red throne, a serious threat to the achievements of democracy Taking the floor at the press conference for the press, the President of the Republic stood ehind the idea of an anti-communist front, forgetting that he himself had said some time ago that he would work in a centre-right front. The statements made yesterday by two representatives of the PDSh are of interest; in our view, they seem to give a new direction to the possibility of uniting against communism. Naturally, he is referring to the post-communist left. We still do not have a clear orientation for the future of the PDSh. To create a liberal, republican party or a confederation of centre-right parties? But the alternative of an anti-communist front implies that forces such as Legaliteti, PBKD or Balli Kombëtar would also be included. These three formations have for years been opponents of the PDSh and in that sense create a reserve stance among many sectors of centre and right-wing voters, the head of state further said. He declared that regarding the Genocide Law, he thinks it is in the continuity of all legislation of recent years. This is a revaluation, in ethical terms, of a figure that was an unconditional denunciation of a regime which did not base itself on a change of the ruling class, but also on its own internal mistakes, problems that followed one after another. He described the resolution of the Council of Europe as a political gesture. As you know, we too have examined these matters with seriousness. We have not yet assessed the genocide issue, but every person must take their own responsibilities. The effective implementation of this law would require following an institutional line, which should not remain merely at the level of political denunciations, but also in clear evidence and procedures. The President assessed that everything will be done within the framework of the rule of law. Regarding relations with neighbors, the President stressed that Albania has never been for useless confrontations, but for normal and open relations. Attention was also paid to economic developments and the role of political stability. In this context, the head of state assessed that the country needs calm, honest elections and the strengthening of democratic institutions.
Berisha Shqipëri Europë

Sympathy and support from the European Parliament

Sympathy and support from the European Parliament In the meeting he had yesterday with the Member of the European Parliament Giovanni e Sidoti regarding PS relations with ultracommunist parties with new names, Stalinist names, and with the Italian social democrats, the chairman of the PD parliamentary group Tritan Shehu said that the PS position in recent years regarding its attempts at revival has distanced it from democratic ideas. The agreement with the Italian social democrats apparently was sealed with two consecutive visits. The fact that Andrea considered as a natural move the PS agreements with extremist parties leaves no room for interpretation. He described this as part of the same left-wing strategy of linking up with forces that have not distanced themselves from the past. Further on, Mr. Shehu said that the Democratic Party supports any communication with centre-right and moderate forces, but cannot accept the normalization of alliances with groups that have not abandoned the Stalinist legacy. In this context he also spoke about the importance of the support Albania enjoys in European institutions and about the interest of the European Parliament in developments in the country.
Xhovani E Sidoti Tritan Shehu Andrea Shqipëri Itali

Interview with Mr. Tritan Shehu, Secretary General of the PD

Interest of the Italian left in the malshovists in PS Interview with Mr. Tritan Shehu, Secretary General of the PD Interest of the Italian left in the malshovists in PS Andrea considers the law on genocide a natural move
Tritan Shehu Andrea Itali

From the legacy fund of the PS

Another black page in the history of the Party of Labour From the legacy fund of the PS Another black page in the history of the Party of Labour Dictator Hoxha - gravedigger of the Conference
Hoxha

Former Sigurimi agent denounces:

There is a pact between Serbian and Albanian communists to dominate Kosovo There is a pact between Serbian and Albanian communists for dominance over Kosovo According to the press office Pietro Zannoni
Pietro Zannoni Kosovë

Clarification from the President’s Spokesman

The ban on the press To Aksyer! [?] to fiery propaganda of the republican official, asking [?] that Albanian citizens should not be penalized [?]. [?] “Will we remove or will we let go 70% of the electoral [?] and of Albania?” Clarification from the President’s Spokesman The ban on the press To Aksyer![?] to fiery propaganda of the republican official, asking [?] that Albanian citizens should not be penalized [?]. “Will we remove or will we let go 70% of the electoral [?] and of Albania?” 4 p[?]
Shqipëri