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Zëri i Popullit

E premte, 11 nëntor 1994

THE COUNTRY IS SEEKING NEW ALTERNATIVES

At last the PD, albeit late, admitted defeat; only 41.7 percent of voters said “Yes”; the figures published by the Socialist Party were real. The PD statement gives distorted data in order to manipulate the vote. The people had the chance to get to know well the face and the reason that stands above them THE COUNTRY IS SEEKING NEW ALTERNATIVES At last the PD, albeit late, admitted defeat ONLY 41.7 percent of voters said “Yes” The figures published by the Socialist Party were real. The PD statement gives distorted data in order to manipulate the vote. The people had the chance to get to know well the face and the reason that stands above them The figures published by the Socialist Party were real. The PD statement gives distorted data in order to manipulate the vote. At last the PD, albeit late, admitted defeat. Only 41.7 percent of voters said “Yes”. The people had the chance to get to know well the face and the reason that stands above them. It seems that the entire maneuver by the Presidium and the apparatus of the People's Assembly to hide the result of the vote at first and present it as a victory failed. This was not only because the ballots cast could not be changed, but also because the Albanian people clearly felt that this was a shameful manipulation. In the PD statement distributed last night, distorted figures are given in order to create the idea of a victory for it. But that does not hold. The data published by the Socialist Party are real. They faithfully reflect the will of Albanian citizens expressed in the referendum. The people showed that they are not ready to blindly accept constitutional adventures and authoritarian projects. The referendum brought to light a great political truth: the country is seeking new alternatives. Yesterday’s vote proved that the majority of Albanians did not support the draft constitution. This is a political blow to the current power and to all those who considered this vote a personal plebiscite. Instead of reflecting, official propaganda tried to distort reality. However, the facts remain stubborn. With their vote, citizens gave a clear lesson to the arrogance of power. They showed that they demand change, genuine dialogue, democratic institutions, and a constitutional order that stems from consensus, not imposition. Albania cannot move forward on the basis of deception. Today, after this result, it is even more evident that the country needs new political alternatives, a new spirit of responsibility, and a strong opposition to defend the interests of citizens. This is the message of the referendum.
Shqipëri

The anniversary of a courage and an effort in this dark [?] century

[text very unclear and partly illegible]

TODAY IN ALBANIA A LEGAL FIGHT SHOULD BEGIN

TODAY IN ALBANIA A LEGAL FIGHT SHOULD BEGIN - We hope that the Presidium will draw a lesson, Polloi Aleksandër Meksi Langër stated to the press in the European Parliament Mr. Aleksandër Meksi, one of the leaders of the Democratic Party, stated yesterday to the press that the result of the referendum should be viewed realistically and without distorting the will of the people. He said that Albania needs the start of a legal fight [?] and the strengthening of democratic institutions. According to him, after this vote, the government must reflect and open the way for dialogue with the opposition. In another comment, he stressed that the majority of citizens did not support the constitutional project and that this is a clear sign of dissatisfaction with the way the country is being governed. He added that Europe expects more political responsibility from Albania and respect for democratic standards.
Aleksandër Meksi Shqipëri Europë

The Socialist Party deputy was trying to strike the human being

name from the publication Meksi, Berisha from had endured. Secretary Trimi Shehu did not give me to. Skënder Gjinushi, Skënderua and Mesi... were watching the opposition members around the project microphone. IN PARLIAMENT The Socialist Party deputy was trying to strike the human being name from the publication Meksi, Berisha from had endured. Secretary Trimi Shehu did not give me to. Skënder Gjinushi, Skënderua and Mesi... were watching the opposition members around the project microphone. [the body text is very unclear in the image; readable parts:] ... yesterday’s positions ... ... in the parliamentary chamber ... ... the opposition deputies ... ... the microphone ... ... the project ...
Berisha Trimi Shehu Skënder Gjinushi Ilir Meta

Ilir Meta, Deputy Chairman of the PSSH and of FRESSH, returned from Vienna

From 4 to 10 November 1994, at the invitation of the Social Democrats of Austria, and at the invitation of the Miko Mazer association, the Deputy Chairman of the PSSH and of FRESSH, Ilir Meta, took part in the commemorative events on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp. At the press conference of the Social Democratic Party of Austria, he also delivered a speech. In Austria, Ilir Meta had several meetings with international ESSE students who are studying in Vienna. He returned to Tirana last night.
Ilir Meta Vjenë Austri Aushvicit Tiranë

A HUMORLESS COMPLAINING

After the news about the blockade, on Monday the requests; after the Albanian speaker will discuss at the UN Security Council; about the wild forest clashes After the news about the blockade, on Monday the requests; after the Albanian speaker will discuss at the UN Security Council; about the wild forest clashes TRONA CELLI
Trona Celli