The Government’s provocations are rejected “for the state of emergency in case of a breach of public order in the country” Protests continued again yesterday in Vlora After the request of the deputies from Vlora, registered by state official Viores Shetkaçonski, the government’s proposal was not examined in parliament in the afternoon. The PD Parliamentary Group refused to discuss it and defended the values of democracy and Albanian civic life. In the evening yesterday, the protest by citizens continued in Vlora. According to reports received after the end of the parliamentary session, there were traffic blockades in the city and citizens raised various slogans against the government and the president. According to the reports, the protesters demanded the government’s resignation and the declaration of a state of emergency. Yesterday, after a government meeting, the possibility of declaring a state of emergency to restore order in Vlora was discussed. But the Parliamentary Group of the Democratic Party rejected this proposal, considering it a political provocation and a violation of democratic freedoms. The funeral ceremony of Arif Rustemi takes place The red terrorists once again find the fallen democrats in Paris The establishment of the Curri Democratic Council throughout Europe. The Albanians of Kosovo, Ilirida and in emigration strongly assert that red terror and state violence are being exerted against Albanians. There is no place for such justifications and attempts to criminalize the citizen response. The crisis requires a political solution and not police repression. Deputies of the Democratic Party called on the government to withdraw from initiatives that undermine the foundations of the constitutional order and to respect political pluralism. (according to the latest information, the protests continued also during the evening)

Statement by the Italian Foreign Minister Lamberto Dini Italy is trying to raise awareness within the international community in order to organize aid for Albania and come to its assistance in the face of the present difficulties. This was stated yesterday by the Italian Foreign Minister, Lamberto Dini, speaking about the situation in Albania and its impact on the region. He stressed that Italy is interested in Albania’s stability and in supporting the path of democratic reforms. According to him, international cooperation is essential to face the crisis. Today’s Albania is a friendly country for Italy and for Italians, but this does not justify anyone’s indifference in the face of the difficulties it is going through.

The funeral ceremony of Arif Rustemi takes place The red terrorists find shelter and the fallen democrats in Paris Yesterday the entire Albanian nation was shaken by a most disgraceful bandit act. Thousands of Albanians from Vlora, Sapa, Himara and the surrounding villages gathered to escort Arif Rustemi to his final resting place. The grim news of his killing spread rapidly. The coffin covered with the national flag was placed in the foyer of the “Petro Marko” theater, where many citizens paid their respects. The ceremony was attended by numerous personalities, representatives of local government, deputies, intellectuals and citizens who came from all over Albania. In the words spoken during the ceremony, it was stressed that the killing was an attack against civil peace and democracy. The perpetrators and organizers of this criminal act were called to be brought before justice. The daily subscription / or sëhup [?] of yesterday decided that if the government decides to declare a state of emergency, this would bring serious consequences for the country. Thus yesterday’s parliamentary session was closed.

Part of the demonstrators also took aim at us from among the opposition leaders Protests have begun to gather outside the Municipality offices, where a group of protesters expressed dissatisfaction with several opposition figures. According to witnesses, the names of Namik Dokle and Neritan Ceka were mentioned in critical tones, while shouts against them were heard. The protesters accused them of opportunism and of trying to profit politically from the situation that had arisen. The reactions were accompanied by tension and occasional interruptions of traffic.

President Berisha received the Chief of the General Staff of the Kingdom of Greece, General Athanasios Tzoganis Military cooperation and relations between the two countries were assessed as beneficial during the meeting held yesterday between President Sali Berisha and the Greek general Athanasios Tzoganis. The meeting emphasized the importance of strengthening institutional contacts and exchanging experience in the military field. It was underscored that good neighborly relations serve regional stability and cooperation between the two peoples.

Declared by the head of the Italian secret police Alessandro Pansa They want to reach the highest financial level of the fraudulent foundations in Albania The Italian mafia has a foothold in the Albanian investment scene Anti-mafia chief Pier Luigi Vihja confirmed that his office “has been informed about the presence of organized crime in the Albanian scandal”. Page 3

- Several European countries, especially our neighbors Italy and Greece, are trying to help Albania get out of the difficult situation, while the opposition continues to block the life of the country through protests. Page 3