President Berisha met with residents of Gramsh, Elbasan, Peqin and Rrogozhina Votes for the PD, votes for Albania and Europe President Berisha met with residents of Gramsh, Elbasan, Peqin and Rrogozhina - The Banja H/P plant will be completed, which has been taken over by the Austrian Government - Construction of ring roads, bypasses and infrastructure, and the restructuring of schools and hospital centers - Berisha, together and not divided, the sacred tourist area At the urgent invitation and as a sign of heightened enthusiasm, he has traveled over the days of his stay with a firm conviction. There were several quiet and working hours, imposed upon orders of calm. There has been a broad exchange, with people at every stop where he stayed. Such was also the rally held yesterday in the town of Gramsh, a large meeting with the residents of the district, peasants, workers, intellectuals, representatives of the district’s villages, producers and entrepreneurs. The President of the Republic, speaking at the meeting with the residents of this district, pointed out that a vote for the Democratic Party is a vote for progress, well-being and democracy. Moreover, he emphatically recalled that 26 May is a vote for Albania’s membership in the Council of Europe. A vote for the PD is a vote for integration with the values of the European family. The head of state also focused on the specific projects that the government will carry out in this area, especially the construction of the Banja hydroelectric plant, which, according to him, has been taken over by the Austrian government. He also spoke about infrastructure development, roads, water supply systems, the restructuring of schools and hospital centers. He described the area of Elbasan, Peqin and Rrogozhina as a space with important prospects for economic and tourist development. Yesterday’s meetings concluded with calls for massive participation in the elections and a vote for the PD. [TEXT PARTIALLY ILLEGIBLE / OCR LIMITED IN THIS COLUMN DUE TO IMAGE QUALITY]

Albanian emigrants in Greece are now insured The promises of the PD are being put into practice - Two agreements are signed between Albania and Greece - Albanian emigrants are legalized and the way is opened for other seasonal jobs - A Greek consulate will open in Korçë and an Albanian consulate in Thessaloniki According to the spokesman of the Council of Ministers, the government has approved two important agreements, which concern the legalization of Albanian emigrants in Greece and making their legal employment possible for seasonal purposes. These agreements were reached after talks between the two governments and constitute an important step toward the normalization of the relations between the two countries. The first agreement concerns the social insurance of emigrants, giving them the opportunity to benefit from the relevant protection schemes. The second agreement opens the way for other seasonal jobs, creating facilities for the movement and engagement of Albanian workers in Greece. The news has been received with great interest by the emigrants and their families. In the context of the rapprochement between the two countries, the opening of a Greek consulate in Korçë and an Albanian consulate in Thessaloniki has also been announced. This is considered an achievement of foreign policy and a direct relief for Albanian citizens who work or seek to work in Greece. ELIDI KASMI

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Botolfa meet with Braun - it is possible that Lindon to minimize the British Foreign Ministry Britain is on the side of the democratic winners Botolfa meet with Braun - it is possible that Lindon to minimize the British Foreign Ministry The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Albania, Alfred Serreqi, during an official visit to London held meetings with senior representatives of the British government and of the Conservative Party. In the meetings held, the progress of Albania was assessed and the good political and economic relations between the two countries were emphasized. The British side expressed support for the democratic processes in Albania and for the strengthening of institutions. British officials made it known that Albania is seen as a important partner in the region, supporting its integration into the European structures. AVNI SAKJA

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