— This is a slanderous law from this graveyard — The latest debates in the presidium and the board of directors of Albanian Radio and Television have turned into an unusual forum for solving the problem of the so-called “dossiers.” Instead of being addressed with legal calm and institutional sensitivity, the issue has become a tool of pressure, stigmatization and exclusion. In this climate, many journalists and employees have been placed under moral and administrative terror, while RTSH’s very public mission risks being distorted. The dossiers law, as it is being applied, is not serving transparency, but division and intimidation. (Continued on page 2)

“FOR US IT IS UNACCEPTABLE THAT THE SOCIALIST LEADER FATOS NANO SHOULD BE KEPT IN PRISON, AND I AM QUICK TO EXPRESS TO HIM OUR SOLIDARITY” An excerpt from the conversation between the Albanian Eurosocialists and the delegation “Social Democratic Initiative (Ecossy)” Great unpredictability and preconditions for a normal democracy. Albania is not a country for a legal press, regardless of titles and slogans. The fundamental precondition remains the degree of respect for freedoms and human rights. ECOSY is aware of the importance of this issue in Albania and is following the situation closely, expressing its concern and solidarity with the Albanian socialists and with their chairman, Mr. Fatos Nano. Roland Ryner Chairman of ECOSY The assembly of European socialist and social democratic youth, ECOSY, believes that the progress of democratic reforms in Albania cannot be separated from the resolution of the Nano case and from respect for the political rights of the opposition. In this context, representatives of this organization state that there can be no real integration into European structures without a normal political climate in the country. (Continued on page 2)

Achieved stunted? My salt? More than 40 percent of our reserves were wasted through social negligence (?) although the nestlings do not go to school, while the secret slogan is still heavier, only by 0.3 to 0.4 drjim per capita. District of Anës? Faced with the severe socio-economic situation the country is experiencing, the second conference of the Socialist Party of the Milot district raised concern over the mismanagement of national assets and the way they are ending up in the hands of a narrow circle of people. In the discussions it was emphasized that historical figures and national heritage cannot be used as a cover for private gain. The delegates called for greater public accountability and broad involvement of the membership in decision-making. (Continued on page 7)

RTSH monitors Eduard Selami from three months ago SLS in the first 6 days of government? ...[?] once it was put into practice that master? ... prior to government is not un- ... From the reports gathered, it appears that the movements of Mr. Eduard Selami have been treated by RTSH with unusual attention, being interpreted as part of an internal political campaign. The article raises questions about the double standard of broadcasting and the use of public media for narrow interests. (Continued on page 2)

SHKODËR Somnari uga përfla- çëses amerikane At an event with broad participation in Shkodër, relations with American representatives and issues of cooperation were discussed. The text on the page is partially illegible, but it is clear that this is a local political commentary. (Continued on page 2)

The Nobel writer of the victim of political violence 10. MONTHS AFTER THE TRAGIC ANNIVERSARY The Nobel writer of the vic- tim of political violence The piece appears to be a reflection or analysis on an international theme related to a literary or public figure, referred to as a victim of political violence. The title and subtitle are partially damaged in this photo. (Continued on page 2)

COURT: In the dock: The chief of monis Mahir ALIA: If the act according to the law, classified, is not proven, there will be a sentence ...[?] The article deals with a court case in which the focus is a leader accused of unlawful acts. The printed text is faint and not fully legible in this image. (Continued on page 7)

— The end to the governments that have not happened — Albania has entered a new stage of discussion on the return and compensation of property, but a full and acceptable solution for former owners is still lacking. The land issue is presented as one of the sharpest social and legal problems of the transition. The article analyzes expectations toward the government and the financial and legal obstacles that make real compensation difficult. (Continued on page 2)