The chairman of the PDSH, Tritan Shehu, on the upcoming meeting of the National Council Socialists isolated from the future Facing the Socialists with mostly clear paths. The PS showed that it represents another political Albania, rigid and insensitive to the dramas of the transition, which it will instrumentalize for its own power and interests. Their responsibility is great for the psychological and destabilizing climate created in recent months. This non-constructive political approach, which smells of the past together with its propaganda, benefits from our corrupt popularity. Between the political forces in power and the opposition there are many common points on the major objectives of democratizing the institutions, reforms, integration into the European Union, and strengthening the international position of the nation and of Albania. This is the normal thing, normality. We must discuss ways, alternatives, solutions, but not the fundamental problems of democracy. These problems belong to history. In our country, in this last year, a qualitative leap has been made in coexistence with the law and with democracy. Once it was put to the test, it resisted, facing a stormy period and becoming stronger still. It is a great merit of the democratic forces and of the maturity of our political culture. Against this background, we cannot focus on the exploitation of certain events. Nor can rhetoric about a "violated pluralism" or other unfounded insinuations continue. The PD and the democratic forces have proven through deeds that they stand by pluralism and by the rules of the democratic game. The Socialists, by contrast, use the crisis of transition to fuel destabilizing illusions, trying to present themselves as the only alternative. This is not modern opposition, but a remnant of old mindsets. We must move forward with reform, the market economy, the strengthening of the rule of law and European integration. These are tasks that require commitment from all structures of the Democratic Party and its allies.

Berisha welcomes the Hebron agreement The President of the Republic, Sali Berisha, yesterday welcomed the signing in Jerusalem of the Hebron agreement between Palestinians and Israelis, describing it as an important step in consolidating the peace process in the Middle East. In his message, President Berisha expressed confidence that this agreement will contribute to creating a more favorable climate for stability and cooperation in the region. He praised the role of international partners in achieving this agreement and reiterated Albania's support for peaceful solutions to conflicts. Page 3

Confirmation with the consortium and with Milošević will be even tougher than now Page 6

M. Serpi will be in Albania for a visit. Italian Deputy Minister, Mr. Piero Fasino [Fassino?], who yesterday in Rome gave this assessment of the situation, stressing that in Italy there is a strong concern about developments in Albania. He stated that the Italian government is interested in the stability of our country and in maintaining good bilateral relations. His visit aims to strengthen political and economic cooperation between the two countries. Page 3

Between the political forces in power and the opposition there are many common points on the major objectives of democratizing the institutions, economic reforms, integration into the European Union, and strengthening the international position of the nation and of Albania. This is the normal thing. The country. In [unclear] for life and in general open to cooperation with the coalition government, with parliament and with other democratic forces. It was announced that they discussed these issues together, but also the resolution on Kosovo passed by the Norwegian parliament. Among other things, it was said that the Albanian President and the President of Kosovo at this time have findings and an ongoing cooperation of the forum they represent. The chairman of the PDSH, Dr. Tritan Shehu, in the meeting with Mrs. Elisabeth Rehn, the Secretary-General of the United Nations for Human Rights, emphasized the need for a peaceful and democratic solution to the Kosovo issue. Page 3

Elisabeth Rehn: the Kosovo issue is an ongoing concern of the forum I represent . The current situation in Kosovo is unacceptable Page 4

Bulgaria The opposition: “It is too late” Page 6

The Euro-socialists celebrate the fifth anniversary of the PS’s survival Page 3

For "PD", speaks PS KD member Agron Tato Page 4

“My game is over. My money has nothing to do with the government” This is a pyramid scheme that failed, so you have no reason to ask the state to cover your losses, the loan shark declared before the creditors Page 2

The National Council of the PDSH meets On 18 January 1997, Saturday, at 10:00 a.m. in the hall of the Opera and Ballet Theatre, the expanded regular meeting of the National Council of the PDSH will be held. The agenda will include the secretariats of the PD branches, the chairmen of the FRPD and the secretaries of the PD branches, the heads of the youth forums, the chairmen of the district and commune councils, the mayors, the chairmen of the village and commune councils, the deputies of the PD parliamentary group and the party leadership structures. The deputies of the PD parliamentary group are invited