PD Youth Forum allies confident of victory in the local elections The 50th anniversary of the first anti-communist uprising of Postribë is being celebrated The event is attended by the President of the Republic Sali Berisha, the Chairman of the Presidium of the People’s Assembly Pjetër Arbnori, the chairman of PDSH Tritan Shehu and other personalities Postribë and Rozafa through the centuries A crisis of trust in the Socialist Party Political celebrities of the old guard appear over the fate of the Socialist hopefuls With a great and genuine youth rally, it organized the first anti-communist uprising in Europe, following the revolts against the dictatorships of the mindless, for freedom and dignity Tirana 2 President Berisha, among thousands of young people and girls from Albania and Europe yesterday in the square in front of the Faculty of Construction Engineering, gave the great blessing for the campaign of 9 February. For Albania’s efforts for peace and stability and for integration into Euro-Atlantic structures. World Presidency For 40 years we support with all means against any kind of offensive from any political extreme. This alliance would enable free elections with European standards. In this context, anti-communist and euphoric in the centuries-long path of Europe for freedom and dignity World Presidency 50 years after the fall of communist dictatorship in our country and in Eastern Europe sheds light and culture and respect on those who became an example to us by daring first to cut through the darkness in the bitter cold for freedom and democracy, disciplined by the Albanian spirit in difficult circumstances. If Albania did not remember with honor and gratitude the names of the brave people of Postribë, it would deserve the contempt of history. This was a victory of morality and conscience over oppression. The first anti-communist uprising in Europe, following the successive revolts, will continue the path of Europe and dignity PAGE 2 President Berisha in a speech, symbol of the defiant mission that Albania has undertaken. For Albania’s efforts for peace and stability and for integration into Euro-Atlantic structures.

The President of the Republic, Sali Berisha, received the World Bank Director, Mr. Jean Cam Michael Severino We will support you with everything needed for this Albania and for political and economic success in the years to come. President Berisha exchanged views with the director on economic and social reforms. The Albanian head of state praised the major contribution that the World Bank has made in many areas. Its volumes of interest have increased significantly, such as telecommunications, infrastructure, the banking system, privatization and the transformation of the economy with the help of important factors such as the IMF and other regional and European banks. Mr. Severino noted that the Albanian government has made impressive progress in the country’s economy and that Albania is successfully moving from a country with a transitional economy to a country with a sound economy.

Political celebrities of the old guard appear over the fate of the Socialist hopefuls The political celebrities of the old guard appear over the fate of Albanian socialists. This has been the picture of this situation today in last night’s historic talks in all the structures of the Socialist Party. Strong and clear positions against the attitudes created without a social-democratic basis have now become a visible line of the majority of the PS base. With all the burden of recent years, amid the breakups of autocratic groupings and cliques, there is a strong rejection of the return of worn-out political figures.

President Berisha greets the peacekeepers heading to Croatia President Berisha told the peacekeepers that the mission they have undertaken is a great mission. For Albania’s efforts for peace and stability and for integration into Euro-Atlantic structures. PAGE 2

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The staff of Nano’s backers in the Socialist Party is falling apart Outraged by the declared satisfaction of the anti-communist Puka and the “moderation” of the Islam of the suburban center parties, President Berisha activated the representatives of the PDSH majority. This blocked the socialist influence of the created entities and the control of the violent apparatus. Nano’s sought the work of “Bashkim Change,” and also activated the only page of the youth municipal administration for some of the special responsibilities that are coming. PAGE 3

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