Independent Miners’ Unions give the government 5 more days ON PAGE 6 Berisha: For Kosovo, I hope for the USA

An enthusiastic meeting of Berisha with students and residents of the “Studenti” neighborhood ON PAGE 5

Pollo comments after Nano’s start

Other European democratic parties from the country promised in a statement that the FDP-Bundesdelegiertenkonferenzn[?] of the Democratic Party of Albania would support the country's main opposition force. On Saturday, this conference, which gathered FDP representatives as well as many other figures from German politics, held its proceedings in the Kancelin [?] of Cologne. The statement made by the chairman of the FDP, Wolfgang Gerhardt, and its vice-chairman, considers the demands of the Albanian opposition legitimate and democratic, affirming the support of the German sister parties in political developments in Albania. The document also calls for the Albanian crisis to be resolved through free elections. These statements were welcomed by representatives of the Democratic Party and its allies. This strong European support for the opposition forces in the country emphasizes the importance of democratic stability in Albania and respect for pluralist standards. The document was published as part of the conference proceedings and distributed to participants. It emphasizes that: “The FDP fully supports the Albanian democratic opposition and its efforts to restore functional democracy in the country.” The statement also mentions the economic and social situation in Albania and the need for stable institutions. Further details of this report continue on the inside page.

ON PAGE 2 The activity of the devil [?] smuggling Nano alarms Italy ON PAGE 4 Gjadër, operation to capture and punish Abdyl. Nano's guarantee ON PAGE 3

Duma and Feroni Sudecker alarm Europe ON PAGE 3

Interview with writer Ismail Kadare The distinguished Albanian writer called on influential authorities in Europe to prepare a conference for a peaceful solution in the Balkans ON PAGE 6

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