— By the actions it takes, the government is pushing the country toward the abyss of its own bankruptcy. Such actions lead only to the destruction of the national economy. — The Ministry of Agriculture and Mineral and Energy Resources is playing a dangerous game by obstructing, without any interest in the small-scale, the flow of foreign investment. — In the petition addressed to the President, the Prime Minister and the Chairman of the Presidium of the People's Assembly, it is stated, among other things: MORE THAN 100 ENGINEERS AT NIGHT OPPOSE THE GOVERNMENT DRAFT LAW During the day, dozens of others have shown solidarity — By the actions it takes, the government is pushing the country toward the abyss of its own bankruptcy. Such actions lead only to the destruction of the national economy. — The Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy is playing a dangerous game by obstructing, without any interest in the small-scale, the flow of foreign investment. — In the petition addressed to the President, the Prime Minister and the Chairman of the Presidium of the People's Assembly, it is stated, among other things: ALPEKU[?] Accusations against it continue, as previously presented, for their acts from the final establishment of the center for mineral production as far as [?] at that time by that ninth of power. In the vote they are ready to cancel all actions and all decisions for the removal of the government and its team, except for the provisional government of the threat, as well as in [?] from the day and 25 million lek for the interests of businessmen. Regarding the situation created with the former refrigerated block, where 1,200 tons of unsold meat are rotting and 400 tons of expired meat has remained for years, while equipment is also missing, including the wheels and stamps, the petition mentions major economic damage. It is also said that Director Xhama keeps a file with 25 tons of unpaid debt and has not paid for storage. (To be continued on page 2)

THE SOCIALIST PARTY: A SERIOUS POLITICAL FORCE OF TODAY AND OF THE FUTURE By Krenar Y. SVERI In Kretali [?], a PS meeting was held [?] last night with an active part of the electorate [?], and the active members of the Socialist Party of Delvina, with the aim of consulting and choosing a programmatic position in view of the situation reached under the current government and of clear convictions about the political positions that must be held. The comrades of the PS began with an analysis of the political and economic situation, after the expiration of the 100 government days. After the current course was assessed responsibly, it was said that the country is facing major economic difficulties, with a decline in production, an increase in unemployment, rising prices and a lack of a convincing program for overcoming the crisis. It was emphasized that the government has promised much and achieved little, disappointing citizens and especially those in need. The need to strengthen the PS structures, to increase communication with the electorate, and the necessity for the party to present itself as a serious alternative for the present and the future were also discussed. (To be continued on page 2)

Genc Ruli follows the Zolon Fair in Sarandë[?] Comrade[?] Meeting begun eurosocialist TIRANË LANGS decisions on cooperation with Japanese[?] and not represented by the agreement on land leases with food products that are imported, but especially for our joint creation[?]. It was also requested that contact with Japan be clear. Representatives of the Socialist Party from the southern region have held meetings in Sarandë, where political and economic developments in the country and the region were discussed. The trade fair and the possibilities of cooperation with foreign partners were also at the center of the discussions. What happened to the courtyard? TIRANË Instead of being built, the courtyard has been left in neglect. Residents complain about a lack of investment and the non-functioning of basic services. They are calling for immediate intervention from local government. (To be continued on page 7)

10 JULY IS COMMEMORATED TIRANË The veterans of LANGS who co-organized the ceremony carried it before the entire nation. Yesterday, on the occasion of the commemoration of 10 July 1943, memorial honors and commemorative activities were held. Wreaths of flowers were laid and speeches were delivered about the historical significance of this date. Representatives of veterans' organizations, relatives of the martyrs, and citizens of Tirana took part in the activity. The need to preserve historical memory and pass it on to younger generations was emphasized. (To be continued on page 2)

FRIDGE TRASH BIN — It has cost millions of lek to salami and 25 million lek for the interests of businessmen. 1,200 tons of meat had been bought but remained unsold at the site of the former refrigerated complex. — 400 tons of expired meat and the wheels are missing, the stamps. — Director Xhama keeps a file with 25 tons of unpaid debt and has not paid for storage.