The left creates files on journalists I think Albanians are clear enough to understand the return of the institutions of left-wing power in Albania, as these irresponsible historians say, who manipulate public opinion and call on Albanians to vote for the left. These same angry individuals, if such a thing were to happen today, it would begin first with the newspapers; for Albania there would be a boom in their sales, I am convinced. That has been clearly shown by them. Years of propaganda, clearly steeped in the propaganda of the communist regime, and they have shown nothing else in their lives. Their nature is also destructive in this life. From the interview with Prime Minister Aleksandër Meksi

Interview with the chairman of the Democratic Party in the Korçë district, Mr. Jubaj Isak The people of Korçë, as a people with a Western culture, are linked to the Democratic Party and its alternatives p. 3

Soon the conversation between Ceka and Alia will be published Mr. Ceka’s answer to moderator Mëhilli’s questions regarding the agreement with the right-wing allies? It is in favor of the Agrarian Party and perhaps they are sincerely trying themselves, Mr. Ceka, to defend their interests. I think Mr. Ceka is being treated as others have been treated, just as Mr. Vangjel has been treated. Has Mr. Ceka had any chance of being accused of something like that? No. He has been used. Ceka is being used in the most cynical way by people who do not wish the country well. Alia used Ceka as an obstacle to reform, just as others are using him today. I met Fejzi Hysaj publicly in the town square and asked him whether Mr. Ceka had written to him or not. He told me yes. The next day I asked him again and he told me that Mr. Ceka had repented. Now the lure and other hounds are using Ceka. A large part of his electorate has moved to the center-right, which is also why he is coming onto the scene to prevent a right-wing victory. The forthcoming lawsuit against him, which the prosecutorial authorities are waiting for, has become ridiculous. Alia has made it clear that other forces of the center-right are trying to sabotage him because of the strengthening of the center-right. No. The clash over Ceka is staged by other forces of the former-communist type. Ceka has been used and arrested, the Ceka case remains unclear, hence the confusion around his name. They have acted to maintain ties with certain circles. For a leader such as Ceka is presented, all weaknesses are known, and in a free state, anyone who tries to play with his past will sooner or later lose. Islami and Ceka are placed in an unfavorable position. That is the reason for the opposition’s attempt at division. In all these links there is a scenario leading to political discredit. p. 2

Declared the Greek foreign minister "The Albanians will be at least as eager as we are. Now that the circumstances have changed, our obligation is to achieve close cooperation" The Greek Foreign Minister Jasionu, while leaving for Pogradec, declared to the official radio of Gjirokastër that the first-ever visit of the deputy foreign minister for Greece, Pangalos, to Tirana had been an earlier initiative by Athens. He said that the Greek government has a very good predisposition for improving relations with Albania. A first remark concerning Pangalos’ office and what you told us. The developments after the visit of the Greek minister to Albania, as well as the impressions created by his participation in the scientific event organized in Vlorë, are positive. Such a visit to Tirana has been made within the framework of a new climate. What matters is that both sides see this cooperation as a matter of common interest. Improving relations is necessary. Even in Athens everyone has understood this. This is a clear policy of our government. Pangalos.

The coalition is on the left wing. The public learns from Mr. Ceka that he had a meeting with Mr. Islami, but no conditions. If the coalition is not announced, it does indeed have an impact on the political scene. This can also explain the recent stance of Mr. Paskal Milo, who defined the chairman of PAD as his fellow opposition colleague. However, Paskal Milo has also gained some media value as one of the participants in this secret coalition. Despite representing a small party, he has drawn attention as a figure who may play a role in building a broader electoral agreement. Lately Alia has made it clear that using Ceka is a way to bring old scenarios back into play. For this reason, many on the right-wing electorate view his rapprochement with the left with suspicion. Islami and Ceka decide.

"Our broader center will take part with 60 deputies in the next Parliament; the PS-PAD coalition together with the PSD is a political absurdity" I thought only about the chances of implementing the strategy and about the possibilities for a Social Democratic Party to carry out democratic reforms in an evolutionary way, according to the European social-democratic tradition and not according to a radical Leninist-type program. Meanwhile, I have consistently stated before the public opinion that the extreme right in Albania is based on arrogance, on oligarchic groupings of power, on monopolies, on the former Sigurimi, and on violent controls. So I have spoken against these phenomena. But such a thing cannot be translated into an alliance with an extremist left. Albania does not need the return of the old model. Representatives of the center-right and the center-left who believe in normal democratic evolution must find common ground for the national interest. Artificial alliances that try to overlap political identities are destined to fail. Greek foreign mission In official and regional circles, the fact that Greece was assessing a more stable framework of relations with Tirana has circulated in recent diplomatic statements. Such a situation serves only regional stability. Regarding the confirmation and the coalition issue, the latest clash with the position of the PAD leader has shown that many people are interested in keeping things unclear. If a PS-PAD were to materialize, it would be a severe blow to the social-democratic center and to the entire moderate spectrum. 25 exchange attempts have produced a consensus for an alliance against the extreme forces. PDSA? Cooperation with the PS would be a political adventure. The Sarandë branch of the PSD considers this a move harmful to its identity. Rilindja Demokratike

Interview with the former chairman of the PSD, Sarandë, Fejzi Hyso Interview with the former chairman of the PSD, Sarandë, Fejzi Hyso Cooperation with the PS during the campaign would be a suicidal move for the branch, because it turns into a monster and ultimately severs the PS base. p. 2

English and Italian ENGLISH Newspaper name: Our Time Date: Sunday, 10 March 1996 Main headline: The return of ex-communists to power would be a catastrophe for Albania. Other headlines: The left creates files on journalists; Leader of PAD has been heavily used; Soon Ceka-Alia conversation will be published; Closer cooperation; PS-PAD coalition may also be secret; Abandonment of alliances of the far left; Base against Gjinushi; Never again communism. ITALIANO Newspaper name: Our Time Date: Sunday, 10 March 1996 Main headline: The return of ex-communists to power would be a catastrophe for Albania. Other headlines: The left creates files on journalists; Leader of PAD has been heavily used; Soon Ceka-Alia conversation will be published; Closer cooperation; PS-PAD coalition may also be secret; Abandonment of alliances of the far left; Base against Gjinushi; Never again communism.