Today marks the seventh anniversary of the first PD rally in the anti-communist city. Kavaja is unveiling the date of the new elections Hundreds of peace doves will be released into the rally square. Today the people of Kavaja will demonstrate not only for themselves, but for all of Albania The government of misery for Albanians On the fourth day of the electoral campaign, Albanians are on the move to protest against the government of misery. Hopes for the country's future are now tied to the outcome of the 29 June elections. No one hides it anymore: just as in 1990, as an unknown figure under a dictatorship, Albanians are now on the fourth day of the electoral campaign, when everyone is thinking about tomorrow. For the right-wing force and for Mr. Sali Berisha, who has become a symbol of resistance and hope for the Albanian people. Despite efforts to block and sabotage this campaign, free people are showing more and more determination every day. In Kavaja, in the city that opened the first doors of the democratic movement, today thousands of citizens will gather to remember the historic rally of seven years ago and to send a clear message for the future. Former President Sali Berisha will also take part in this gathering. He is expected to greet the citizens and emphasize that without free elections there is no real democracy. Kavaja remains a symbol of anti-communist resistance and of the European aspirations of Albanians. [?] At one end, the last camera of the PD in the district [?]

The celebration of humanity for the future The traditional Christmas message emphasizes the need for peace, faith, and hope. According to Mr. Berisha, this holiday serves as a moment of reflection and unity for Albanians, in a difficult time for the country. ON PAGE 2

425 judges in Tirana today The protest of Albanian jurists is escalating. As a sign of reaction to the ongoing violence and threats against justice, 425 jurists will begin a hunger strike in Tirana. This unprecedented action comes after a series of pressures on judges and prosecutors, who are denouncing political interference and obstacles in carrying out their duties. The organizers say this is a call for national and international awareness. At the same time, representatives of the justice system are demanding guarantees for the independence of institutions and for the protection of the law. ON PAGE 4

Ceka invites the criminal Dino, while Islami invites the bandit Alushi For the partisans, it was very important to prove that the political developments and terror in Ballsh were not the result of provocations from the other side, but the fruit of the malfunctioning of institutions and of the justification of the gang of Qezim Çuko[s], which killed three police officers ON PAGE 3

Those in power are demanding at all costs the end of the judges' protests ON PAGE 3

Enthusiastic meetings of the Democratic Party in Memaliaj, Tepelenë and Balsin. The message of the chairman of the PD, Sali Berisha, for Christmas The celebration of humanity for the future Representatives of the right-wing coalition continue their election tour in the south of the country, stressing that early elections are the only way to pull Albania out of crisis. The meetings with citizens have focused on poverty, public order, and the need for democratic governance. ON PAGE 2

Last night, the Gjirokastër - Kakavijë national road was partially blocked in the section passing through the village of Lazarat. According to local sources, the cause was tensions between residents and law enforcement forces. ON PAGE 3

Saturday, 27 December 1997, 12:00 Rally, big concert in "Skënderbej" Square Featuring the country's best artists "UNITY FOR DEMOCRACY"

On Saturday 27.12.1997 at 11:00, at the Palace of Congresses, before the start of the electoral process, the democratic side under the leadership of the chairman of the Union for Democracy invites all elected officials in local government, councilors, mayors and district chairmen to attend. [?]