Socialists begin their defeat in Durrës A certain victory for the democratic forces Interview with the chairman of PDSh Prof. Dr. Tritan Shehu Is the increased reflection from the right in government? It has now turned into insult and almost abuse for the opponents of the time, simply, in a time of calm and meaningfulness. People speak of economic and democratic exchanges. Europe tires us for a while, but without any doubt it clearly understands that the democratic and conservative forces have rapidly advanced the truth of political processes, giving even more weight to the pluralist argument. Democratic people, the people of communists? This is now, in a certain way, a clear answer for the Albanian people. Albania itself is showing, through its historical pace, that the time of isolation of the Socialist Party has begun. If the opposition candidate has received over 45.5 percent of the votes in Kavajë, a traditional stronghold of the left, is that a significant result? Yes. It is very significant. Likewise, in Durrës, the democrats are in the lead and are heading toward victory.

FISCHER: Communists cannot adopt a pluralist future I myself do not reach inside communism, in a true sense for pluralism. I cannot regard the social democrats and the social democratic parties as enemies, but from a political point of view, I am in favor of a left-wing alliance, with the democrats and the conservative parties. What matters for the social democrats and the social democratic parties are the people who support the communist idea, people who, in their mentality, cannot adopt a pluralist future, a truly pluralist country.

Interview with the chairman of PDSh Prof. Dr. Tritan Shehu The Socialist Party, in a certain sense, in this city, is receiving another heavy blow. This is an indication that it has entered a phase of ongoing defeat. Despite its propaganda efforts and statements, the electorate is realizing that the real alternative lies with the democratic forces. In Durrës, as in the other areas, this trend is becoming increasingly clear. The first-round results have shown this, and the second round is expected to seal a convincing victory for the democratic candidates.

Tomorrow’s meeting of the centre and right-wing parties Shehu: “We will win the majority, but we will govern with a coalition” page 3

The State Election Commission comes out with the issue of Paskal Milo? PS and PSD as part of the “Democratic Alliance” coalition press for the list of deputies

Predictions about the centre and governance in the future The Czech Republic considers the enlargement of NATO and the Euro-Atlantic countries as a positive development for stability in the region. In an interview with the foreign press, Czech Foreign Minister Josef Zieleniec also praised Albania’s efforts to move forward on the road to democracy. He drew a comparison between developments in Central Europe and those in Albania, stressing that processes take time, but the direction is the same. page 3

What Enver’s nostalgic friends did in “Stalin City” they try to call the Assembly “Nano City” Petition by the citizens of Kuçovë against the granting of the title “Honorary Citizen” to Fatos Nano page 3

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