- Professor Rexhep Mejdani supports academician Bedri Deda’s declaration - REXHEP MEJDANI: “I support this declaration, and I see its implementation as a sign of the emancipation of political and judicial power.” According to the newspaper “INTERVISTA” Academician Bedri Dedja, in recent days, came before the public with a declaration calling for political and fabricated trials to be brought to an end once and for all, so that people could look ahead to celebrations and economic inaugurations, in peace and mutual understanding. “Today’s courts,” he stressed, “are not a real expression of democracy, far-sighted politics, culture and humanism.” He called on President Berisha “by a special decree, together with the Chairman of the High Council of Justice of the Republic of Albania, to order the release from prison and the exoneration of Ramiz Alia, this distinguished and courageous personality of the NÇL: a consistent democrat and teacher of democratic processes, regardless of his ideological convictions.” He also called on President Berisha to free Fatos Nano from prison and declare him innocent, the chairman of the Socialist Party and a people’s deputy, whose innocence, it is clear, would not be established by any court of the super-persecution. This declaration, which resonated widely in public opinion, despite the absence of the TVSH program “Opinione,” seems to have been welcomed. [Text appears to begin mid-sentence:] “...serving the old thesis of the doctor in white and the shoemaker to his shoes.” In that case, so-called career politicians would have a monopoly on deciding the nation’s most important matters; they would make politics the property of two or three party apparatchiks who blindly obey, leaving the way open to arbitrariness and mediocrity. But despite all the pressure exerted so far, it seems that Albanian intellectuals have no desire whatsoever to be put once again in such a position as despised assistants. Ordinary Albanians, too, no longer want the times of the Lenkas and Muços to be repeated, with Albania—the birthplace of renowned figures known throughout the world—represented only by Blerin? Çelin; Safet Zhulali and Alfred Serreqi. The pressure of bread, family social assistance and unrestrained propaganda does not seem likely to work. Albanian intellectuals will not accept being put in the service of a clan and a party. They belong to the nation and serve only it. Their words are a powerful appeal to public opinion and to those who hold power today, and a warning about the fate of the nation and democracy. Their word today is ... the guilt of Fatos Nano; the chairman of the Socialist Party and a member of parliament; whose guilt, it seems superpersecution». This statement, which reverberated programme «Opinione», seems to have been welcomed by the overwhelming majority of Albanians, tired of revenge, trials, tension and political intolerance. This statement is a good omen at a time when the country’s most distinguished intellectuals, under pressure from political thuggery, are waiting for «better days». In fact, every free and courageous opinion that has clashed with the thinking of those in power has been attacked viciously, with the sole aim of crushing it in the egg and preventing it from daring to appear again. Even figures such as Rexhep Qosja and Dritëro Agolli have not been spared in this (hunt); they have been labelled with terms extending to «criminal» and «bandit». For some time, the government’s propaganda has been ...

Two years after the local elections - The Socialist Party won an absolute victory over the DP in all three local government bodies. Its electorate grew by 17.4 percent. - In the 26 July elections, 230,000 fewer people voted for the DP than in the 31 March 1991 general elections, and 493,000 fewer than in the 22 March 1992 elections. - The Meksi government continues not to want the results of these elections; therefore, it is working intensively only to obstruct local government. Two years have passed since the first democratic elections for local government bodies. President Berisha’s decree for these elections created the opportunity for “local government by people appointed by the government to come to an end.” The elections took place only three months after the DP’s resounding victory in the parliamentary elections of 22 March. Fifteen political parties “competed” for district councils in these elections, and seven parties for mayors and commune chairmen. The official commissions and state propaganda fell silent and never informed the public of the results of these elections. Given what happened, one might expect... Actual results of the 26 July elections Parties | for councils | for mayor | for commune chairman Socialist | 417 | 23 | 177 Democratic | 303 | 18 | 113 Social Democratic | 42 | - | 2 Republican | 32 | - | 1 Agrarian | 5 | - | - Christian Democratic | 7 | - | - The Agrarian Party has 5 councillors. The Democratic Union Party, 5; the Christian Democratic Party, 7; the National Unity Party, 8; the Republican Party, 32; the PSD, 42; the PBDNJ, 53; the Democratic Party, 363; and the Socialist Party, 417. Seven parties “competed” for mayor, and the electorate entrusted representatives of three parties. The PBDNJ won 1 municipality, the DP won 18 municipalities, and the Socialist Party 23 municipalities. Seven parties “competed” for commune chairman and all seven won: the BD party 1, the Republican Party 1, the PSD 2, the PUK 2, the DP 113, and the Socialist Party 177. These are the actual results of the 26 July elections, which the Democratic Party does not want known or published. On the contrary, the Chairman of the Democratic Party, Eduard Selami, Democratic. 303 18 113. Social Democratic. 42 – 2. Republican. 32 – 1. Agrarian. 5 – –. Christian Democratic. 7 – –. National Unity. 8 – 4. Democratic Union. 5 – 1. PBDNJ. 53 1 – The Socialist Party, in the July 26 elections for local government, increased its electorate by 17.4 per cent. In these elections, the Socialist Party won an absolute victory over the Democratic Party in all three local-government bodies: district council members, mayors and commune heads. For the district councils, where 15 political parties «competed», voters put their trust in only 9 parties.

public of the results of these elections. Where did this silence come from, one might ask? The answer is very easy and simple. In these elections, the Albanian electorate showed [unclear] and a tendency, or two trends. Only three months of government, and growing distrust toward the three governing political forces. All three coalition parties saw their voter numbers decline compared with the 22 March elections. But the Democratic Party in particular saw its electorate almost cut in half. This has happened to none of its counterparts in Eastern Europe. Why such immediate disappointment, following extraordinary enthusiasm? The conclusion: voters voted for the Democratic Party, prompted by the motive, “Let’s give it a try.” Thus the Democratic Party [unclear] electorally; the Democratic Party than in the general elections of 31 March 1991, and 493,000 fewer than in the elections of 22 March 1992. The second tendency or trend is the growth of the Albanian electorate’s political confidence in the Socialist Party. The party was trusted by 9 parties. (Continued on page 2)

After the latest occupation of some silent Albanian theatrical stages, an absurdity took over the stage where Albanian parliamentary politics is played out, becoming public through Albanian television. The “leading role” in the show this time was assigned to the current Albanian prime minister, Aleksandër Meksi. A few minutes after appearing before the members of parliament, since in the end he had not told them what he wanted to say and, apparently, was holding back a little in terms of raising the level of his courage, Mr. Meksi once again described the motion of no confidence against him as tendentious and politicized. He said that those who held power for 45 years wanted to take it back and hold it for another 450 years. He then asked with what moral right the Socialists, successors of the PPSH, were demanding this. These were precisely the two things Meksi did not say before the supporters of the motion. Perhaps because he could feel Ali Spahia’s seductive smile and Azem Hajdari’s warm hand. Meksi launched an attack, once again describing politicized. Because, he said, and Azem Hajdari’s warm hand. Meksi launched an attack ... once again describing another 450 years. He then asked on what moral grounds the Socialists, the successors of the PPSH, were making this demand. Meksi did not say these two things in front of the supporters of the motion. Perhaps because he senses Ali Spahia’s tempting ... ... nevertheless fallen into stale and utterly absurd propaganda, which naturally boomeranged very easily. Because when you talk about moral rights, you must also bear your own morality in mind. Meksi attacks the Socialists and Communists who want power in order to hold it for 450 years and restore the old system. And no one knows where Meksi got this idea or how he came up with it. Albanian Socialists, since March 13 ... (Continued on page 2)

- Dollar fluctuations may affect holders of treasury bills - The first auction for the sale of treasury bills, held on 11 July, was judged by specialists to be a successful step toward creating a financial market. The demand for 217 million and 300 thousand lekë from participants in the auction, against an offer of 200 million lekë in treasury bills, is in itself an expression of the great interest this activity has aroused. While an hour of activity is [unclear] in Albania. These bills were included in the budget deficit without resorting to operations with serious consequences for the economy, such as issuing banknotes without stimulation of pure inflation. The auction result (the purchase of bills worth 148 million and 525 thousand lekë) supposedly attracted [unclear] and reinforced the success, also in the statements of specialists from the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Albania. Several times, specialists from the above institutions have emphasized that treasury bills are 100 percent safe. It must be acknowledged that their technical explanations are convincing, but under conditions of an exchange rate that has recently led to increases in the value of several currencies, the 100 percent safety of treasury bills is open to question. Let us do a simple calculation. The amount collected after the sale of the treasury bills is 148 million and 525 thousand lekë. The amount to be paid to the holders of the bills at maturity (after three months), taking into account the discount rate for this period of approximately 4 percent (calculated according to a special formula), is [sentence continues]. (Continued on page 2)

The president of «Tyrol Air Ways», headquartered in Innsbruck, Austria, Fritz Feitl, declares: «We can’t work with the Albanian side». What happened? A shadow of sadness has fallen over the comfortable premises of the passenger airline «Albania Air Lines» in Tirana, where at the heart of its operations no one knows what will become of its 70 employees working in Albania. «Bombshell» is more than just a word used in this situation; this is a crisis affecting «Albania Air Lines», established two years ago, with one part state-owned and the other the Austrian private company «Tyrol Air Ways», with initial capital of 2 million dollars under its management. It operated an airline between Tirana, Vienna, Munich, Zurich, Bologna and Skopje. It is clear that the Albanian initial capital was only 50 thousand dollars, while the private share of the capital, compared with the Albanian side, is ... As for «Albania Air Lines» ... since the joint venture was taken over, the employees have been unable to determine who is responsible, and the administrator is just as uninformed about what will happen. Yet amid a situation of hope—a hope almost entirely absent—and an ... to keep things going, confirmation came from Austria; directly, without any hesitation, from its sole partner, Fritz Feitl, president of the Austrian airline «Tyrol Air Ways». He declared in an interview via BB? – «We can no longer work with the Albanian side». What happened? According to Mr. Feitl, the Albanian side, or more precisely the Albanians as well, are primarily to blame for the Austrian side’s withdrawal. The level of taxation imposed by our state on flight operations was unacceptable to the Austrian side and would have placed a severe burden on the airline’s financial situation. Unlike Albanian taxpayers, who submit to their state almost to the point of abasement, the foreign investor’s reaction was harsh. There was nothing else to do but decide that «Tyrol Air Ways» would not cover the debts to remedy its own disastrous financial position. What seems to have dealt the most ... to the will and hope was the action of the tax office in Tirana: its officials went to the bank and withdrew 150 thousand dollars from the bank account of the joint Albanian-Austrian airline «Albania Air Lines», for the state budget. The money is in Tirana; the Austrian side has withdrawn, while there is silence about the reasons for its departure. This is not the first time foreign investors have withdrawn from Albania; but the case above, given the reasons that led the Austrian side to withdraw from a company it had itself set up, is alarming. In such an alarming case, its shares could be sold on a third market. We learn that the Minister of Transport has opened the door for Albantransport to buy shares, which would give the latter the opportunity to secure new partners such as Lufthansa, «Alitalia», «Austri» Air Lines, etc. All this must be done within seven days, while no interruption is to occur on international passenger routes; meanwhile, the director of Albantransport is expected to return from a working visit to Malaysia. No one would want the Albanian airline to confirm its bankruptcy just as it celebrates its second anniversary. This is not in the country’s interest, nor does the country have an abundance of much-needed foreign investment. However, the management of the capital itself has not provided any ... except. The Austrian side’s withdrawal cannot be in the country’s interest either, and ... D. KOLA ... Air Lines, etc. All this must be completed within seven days, while there must be no interruption to itself has not provided any ... interest either, and ... D. KOLA

On Tuesday, 26.7.1994, at 10:00, at the headquarters of the Socialist Party in Tirana, the meeting will be held On Tuesday, 26.7.1994, at 10:00, at the headquarters of the Socialist Party in Tirana, the MEETING OF THE KPD OF THE SOCIALIST PARTY will be held.