- PASOK and the Socialist Party of Albania Joint Declaration approved - In the course of the talks and contacts between the PSSH delegation and PASOK leaders, an important meeting was held yesterday in Athens with the secretary general of that party. At this meeting, issues of bilateral cooperation were addressed, as were matters related to political developments in Albania and in the region, as well as the possibilities for deepening relations between the two political forces. The parties expressed their readiness to intensify contacts and exchanges of political and organizational experience. The importance of supporting democratic processes and strengthening the modern left in the Balkan area was emphasized. At the end of the meeting, the Joint Declaration of PASOK and the Socialist Party of Albania was approved. [Note: the full text in the image is partly unclear; only the confidently readable part has been transcribed.]

The Socialist Party on its second anniversary: Two years ago, in the extraordinary circumstances then unfolding in Albania, the Socialist Party was born. Its program, its organization, and the way it functioned became the object of genuine democracy. The main attention was devoted to preserving democratic socialism. The highly concrete alternatives for the country’s economic development, the democratization of society, and the independence and prosperity of the country have secured for the PPSH, then, and the PSSH now, the continued support of the broad membership and electorate. This authority, earned over time and through work, places serious duties and responsibilities on the Socialist Party. The first Congress of the Socialist Party carried out an objective analysis of its two-year activity, its organization, and the role it has played in Albanian political life. This congress also defined the directions of work for the future. Today the Socialist Party of Albania is the main force of the opposition and one of the decisive factors in the country’s political life. Its representatives in Parliament, in local government, and in social organizations have been present in defense of the interests of the people. Its positions on the major problems of the country have been clear and realistic. It has spoken out against political adventurism, against the incitement of conflict, and in favor of dialogue among political forces. The PSSH has shown that it is a modern party, organized on democratic principles, open to new ideas, and capable of representing broad segments of the population. Its strength lies in internal unity, in ties with the base, and in political responsibility. On this second anniversary, the Socialist Party appears as a consolidated force, capable of meeting the challenges of the times and of assuming greater responsibilities for the country’s future. [Note: parts of the text are faint and only partially legible in the image; the transcription was made from the visible sections.]

On the eve of June 16 The PSSH leadership [?] has reviewed the recent political developments and has made its position known regarding the stance of the Social Democratic Party. According to the statement, the Social Democrats have warned of a boycott of parliament as a form of protest against the political climate and the way institutional debate is being conducted. In its reaction, the PSSH states that the solution to political problems must be sought through dialogue and not through withdrawal from institutions. It calls on the political forces to show responsibility and to preserve the normal functioning of parliament. [Note: the text is partial because of image quality; only the most legible segments have been retained.]

The PSSH leadership [?] comments on workers’ attitude toward protests and strikes. According to it, the lack of participation in strikes is not linked to agreement with the situation, but to fear of losing one’s job and to economic difficulties. Its analysis says that workers are under strong social pressure and that unemployment makes them more insecure when taking protest actions. MUSA ULQINA

IN TOMORROW’S ISSUE OF THE NEWSPAPER YOU WILL READ: The intensive sowing of disinformation and misinformation... [unclear text] ILAZA MEJA[?]

A few days ago, in Durrës, near the SHIK warehouse, a strange incident occurred. Unidentified persons took several objects, while residents of the area raised suspicions about the involvement of police officers. When asked by residents, local SHIK officials stated that the case is being investigated. SHUI JAVA

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