President of the Republic Sali Berisha received the EU delegation Asembourg: The EU does not support the opposition’s demonstrations Continuing with a different version, more accommodative, politics and in the field of movement and order in Albania, influenced by the force that has happened in Albania, convinced that Albania belongs to Europe, the EU hopes and the human support of the EU and the determination to continue helping Albania in the field of reorganizing the administration and subsequently in the field of fixing the economy. The problem of the pyramid schemes will be solved through dialogue, and the government will be helped by the EU in solving it. I have come only to bring the message of the EU leadership to President Berisha and health. This was said by Asembourg at the joint press conference given yesterday in Tirana. He is the EU commissioner responsible for relations with the countries of Eastern Europe, convinced that Albania will successfully overcome this situation through dialogue. In response to journalists’ questions about how he assessed Albania’s position in the Balkans, Asembourg described it as positive, expressing appreciation for President Berisha and the Albanian government. "I affirm that the participation of Albanians in the development of the Balkan region and its stability is essential," he said. He asked the Albanian political class to find solutions to the problems through dialogue. He stated that the political responsibility for stability in Albania lies with the Albanian political class. Likewise, Asembourg said that the role of the state is to respect human rights and democracy. Responding to journalists’ questions about which are the most important issues to be addressed in the meetings, he said that the EU will provide support for the administration, order, and economy. I have come only to bring the message of the EU leadership to President Berisha and health. Page 3

PD and PS sit at the negotiating table The Democratic Party is analyzing the situation and will soon come forward with concrete measures Page 3

When it comes to the future of the country’s stability, our defense is tolerance and understanding Interview with Prof. Dr. Ylli Vejsiu, PDSH organizational secretary Page 3

Bashia is the right person to bring the country out of chaos The Times uponon of 27 February writes: Francesco Cossiga Page 4

Left-wing extremists incite armed gangs to terrorize the cities The Split newspaper, "Slobodna Dalmacija", in its editorial yesterday wrote: Stabilizing Albania, based on the general regional interest in abandoning demonstrations and returning to peaceful flows of political activity. It further wrote that the violence incited in Albania is leading toward a harsh confrontation. According to it, part of the opposition is encouraging extremist actions that are dragging the country into chaos. The newspaper emphasizes that the incitement of armed gangs and terrorist acts can have serious consequences for the country and the region. The analysis mentions the need to restore order and state authority. Page 3

"KJ", the time of terror The Split newspaper, which dedicates a long article to the situation in Albania, accusing the opposition gangs as the cause of the unrest. Through strong media manipulations it writes that honest Albanians and the police forces are facing organized violence. Its commentary emphasizes that the country needs law, order, and stability. The article mentions the involvement of criminal elements and their role in terrorizing citizens. It further says that the only way is the restoration of state authority and the stopping of violent acts. MARTINA RIBEKA 28.2.1997

Refutation of the radio "Voice of America" It has distorted the text of an interview from the day before yesterday with Shkël Jan Mërchand[?]

thing for solving this rushes into the heart of the city. Yesterday people were moving around the city on motorcycles and carrying weapons. It was clear that force of the administration and the preparations of the salvation committee and their political subjects. These criminal acts are pushing the country toward a civil clash. All the cities of the south of the country are under heavy psychological pressure. ... All these developments require a strong institutional and political response. Therefore the country cannot remain hostage to ultimatum and violence. Citizens are waiting for the return of order and security. turns everyone back to the bitter past. ... This long article continues on the inside pages.