The successful history of Albania’s democracy is growing ever stronger George BUSH and Colin POWELL arrived on Friday morning to President Sali BERISHA George BUSH and Colin POWELL arrived on Friday morning to President Sali BERISHA BUSH The successful history of Albania’s democracy is growing ever stronger Yesterday the Central Election Commission at a press conference: Against the claims of ODIHR observers Kosovo, Georgia, Gjeçevë? and Global? and the republican movement, quoted yesterday by the red-pink coalition. The latter held a press conference on Friday morning at the “Tirana International” hotel, in a meeting with journalists, where he answered questions from the foreign and domestic press. Asked about the problems the opposition is raising regarding the electoral process in Albania, Bush said that the 26 May elections were a victory for democracy. “They will always be remembered as an important day for democracy,” he said, adding that “those who lost and are still complaining understood the people’s vote. They received a clear victory”. Referring to the election observation process, Bush said that ODIHR, as an impartial observer, would present its report and that “this would make clear how free and how fair the elections were”. Bush added that “we have consistently advised the opposition to do what parties do in a democracy: go to Parliament and work for the people”. Bush said that his coming to Albania was an expression of support for President Berisha and for democratic developments. “We are here because we believe that Albania has made progress,” he said. The article continues with mention of Bush’s meeting with President Sali Berisha and other issues of Albanian-American relations. Yesterday in Vlorë

Yesterday the Central Election Commission at a press conference: The Central Election Commission and the red-pink coalition have begun an absurd process of denigrating the election results in Albania, echoing some of the claims of ODIHR observers. The commission’s spokesperson, in a press statement, rejected the accusations of serious violations, stressing that the process has been in line with Albanian law and democratic standards. According to the statement, preliminary reports by some observers have been used selectively by the opposition to create an atmosphere of tension. The commission emphasizes that the procedures for voting, counting and announcing the results were respected. The statement also calls on the losing parties to accept the verdict of the voters and not to encourage political destabilization. It was stressed that the claims should be handled institutionally and not through propaganda campaigns. (ATSH)

At the official reception center, a meeting was held yesterday between Albanian representatives and the delegation of the French Senate. The talks focused on parliamentary cooperation, support for democratic reforms and the expansion of cultural ties. The French side praised institutional progress in Albania and expressed readiness to help further integration processes. The article continues on the inside page.

Among the most prominent figures of Italian public life he sees Albania in the role of a continuing force Mr. Amato, Deputy Prime Minister and at the same time Italy’s Minister for Constitutional Reform, during his visit to Albania, praised our country as a stable partner in the region and as an important factor in democratic processes. In the meetings held with Albanian authorities, the need to deepen bilateral relations and support reforms was emphasized. He underlined that Albania has taken important steps in consolidating its institutions and in its western orientation. The article continues on the inside pages.

Mr. Albor speaks, the author of the German publication In a response published after the elections, a German author extends congratulations on the victory and praises the progress of democratic processes in Albania. According to him, the result reflects a clear political will and the need for stability. He emphasizes that the country must continue on the path of reforms and strengthen democratic institutions. The article continues on the inside page.

In a meeting with representatives of the Albanian press, the Greek minister expressed positive assessments of the recent developments in Albania and of political stability. He stressed the importance of good neighborly relations and regional cooperation. According to him, Greece supports democratic progress in Albania and is interested in strengthening bilateral ties. RD correspondent.

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The opposition press has written these days about the opposition’s “success” in Athens. Tomorrow we will acquaint you with the truly opposition version and with the assessment that was made. The ship where it had not borrowed? man.