PD denounces the political repression of democrats. The socialist government is paralysing Albania in the West New packages over the attack on Hajdari, 20–21 October, PD calls the National Assembly. Midiplomacy punished the students in Kosovo. Kohl’s advisers: 400 million DM for Nano — lie or joke New packages over the attack on Hajdari, 20–21 October, PD calls the National Assembly. punished the students in Kosovo. Kohl’s advisers: 400 million DM for Nano — lie or joke Nano — the penalisation of Albania New hopes for the country's development as a result of the 29 June elections have been sharply dashed in recent days. What has happened to Albania's prime minister on a work trip to several Western countries, where he asked for economic and political aid for his socialist government, has ultimately revealed an anti-Albanian aim. In Athens he declared that our country is on the verge of catastrophe and that the only solution is the re-establishment of a new socialist administration and the creation of conditions for the return of refugees. In Germany, he said that our country needs 400 million marks and that this amount had been promised by the German government. The press adviser to the German chancellor, Peter Hausmann, informed Rilindja Demokratike that a meeting with the German chancellor Helmut Kohl does not exist, neither in the chancellor's previous agenda nor in the current one. According to him, the Albanian prime minister Pandeli Majko[?] has given false statements in Athens and Tirana. Nano had set off for Bonn hoping that the chancellor would receive him, as well as the other ministers of his government. But yesterday it was made clear to him that in Bonn he would not be received by the chancellor, but would only speak with officials of a lower rank. This severe blow has come not only as a result of Albania's situation, but also because of Nano's political conduct. As a result, he has lost the confidence of Western politics. This visit by the prime minister has seriously damaged Albania's interests and lowered its credibility in the eyes of Western partners. Berisha sends Kohl greetings on the national holiday Albanians are grateful to Germany Berisha sends Kohl greetings on the Albanian national holiday[?] Today in Albania, those suffering under a corrupt, governing-incompetent, perverse regime with an anti-Western and anti-Albanian orientation, such as the Tirana government, have been reaffirmed in a politically decisive way with such a verdict. Sali Berisha stated at a reception organized by the German embassy on the occasion of German reunification that the Albanian people recognize the special role of Konrad Adenauer in promoting freedom and Western values in Europe and in the world. All doors of cooperation with Western democracies are being closed to Nano and his government. This became clear after the interruption of his tour and after the statements of German officials. Jean poklicke te Gjermania te ketu[?]. Furthermore, the chairman of the PD also called on the socialist government to abandon repression against the opposition and to stop the revenge campaign against the former administration. New rounds over the attack on Hajdari Kohl’s advisers: 400 million DM for Nano — lie or joke Berlin, at the same time, the Germans have publicly mocked and refuted the Albanian government. According to the chancellor’s spokesman, the claim that Germany will give 400 million marks to Albania has no real basis and is either a misunderstanding or a lie. This is a strong political blow to Nano and his government. Berisha in a meeting with Chancellor Kohl

Berisha sends Kohl national holiday greetings Berisha sends Kohl greetings on the national holiday Albanians are grateful to Germany Today in Albania, those suffering under a corrupt, incompetent, perverse governing regime with an anti-Western and anti-Albanian orientation, such as the Tirana government, have been pushed back into power and their political blindness was trying to return to the Albanians The leader of the Democratic Party, Dr. Sali Berisha, declared yesterday at the embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, on the occasion of the 7th anniversary of German Unification, that the Albanian people are grateful to the German nation for the selfless help it has given, and continues to give, to the Albanian nation in its hardest days. At the reception organized for this occasion, Berisha said that Albanians would be deeply grateful and respectful toward Germany and toward Konrad Adenauer, who will remain in Albania's history as one of the most respected figures. Describing the socialist government's propaganda against Germany as undeserved, Berisha said that this government is trying to smear and damage the image of one of the most powerful states in the European Union. In his speech Berisha said that the Tirana government is establishing new relations with some other countries while undermining Albania's traditional relations with the West. Berisha stressed that the socialist government is trying to create the impression of Albania's isolation from Western countries, which, according to him, would have serious consequences for the country.

Berisha met with the French ambassador, Chrisman The chairman of the Democratic Party, Dr. Sali Berisha, received in a meeting yesterday the ambassador of the Republic of France to our country, Chrismann. During the conversation, the latest developments in Kosovo were discussed, as well as the revenge campaign of the socialist government in the country. The chairman of the PD, Mr. Berisha, informed the ambassador about the deep concern of the democrats over the purge being carried out in the former administration, as well as the disregard for independent institutions. He said that this behaviour is creating an atmosphere of insecurity and is damaging democratic standards in Albania. Ambassador Chrismann listened carefully to Mr. Berisha's assessment.

The last Sunday with normal spending: Most prices rise by 10 percent The last Sunday with normal spending: Most prices rise by 10 percent Monday starts 20 percent more expensive Merchants have cried freely and the mill's misery. The whole thing about Albanians is also heard, until they raise the cultivation, and the old city of Tirana Viores tut and with the slogan of the Albanian people with which the grades passed among 60 days of the squad to the fighters. The fault poles still do not explain themselves. Coexistence will be forced into being. With the prime minister’s intervention, even if the price of bread rises, the situation will not improve. In addition, there are some. The matter of the stuff weighs on the joy and the comments and on purpose I return the fish to those that these circles and the large Albanian boiling in time VAT 12.5% gains a little more Albania, 97, the highest in the last five years Most consumer goods will rise especially from Monday as a result of the introduction of VAT. Merchants in Tirana and other cities began yesterday to change prices, while citizens are rushing to shop before the new tax comes into force. Observations in the capital's markets show that the increase will be between 10 and 20 percent, with a direct impact on household budgets. Merchants say that even without VAT, shortages in the market and the depreciation of the lek have put pressure on prices. The situation is expected to worsen further in the coming days. ON PAGE 2

Trade unionists protest; VAT, money refunds, minerals, and wages Trade unionists protest; VAT, money refunds, minerals, and wages ON PAGE 5

A truck with Macedonian goods is stopped; 700 kg of fruit, extraordinary The “growth tax” travels to Albania A truck with Macedonian goods is stopped; 700 kg of fruit, extraordinary ON PAGE 4

Gjoni denounces the purge policy in the justice system The revenge of the perverse and of the courts Gjoni denounces the policy of purging the justice system ON PAGE 4

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