- The PD comes up with the idea of a new referendum, just as it has the right to make agreements wherever whatever the sovereign decides! The November 6 referendum and the multiparty table - The PD comes up with the idea of a new referendum, JUST AS IT HAS THE RIGHT TO MAKE AGREEMENTS WHEREVER WHAT THE SOVEREIGN DECIDES! With the arrival of November 6, this parliament became close[?] and the country[?] the word of the multiparty leadership, so much so that it was also a salvation for Berisha, who found himself facing a completely new dilemma: whether to go even further in deepening the constitutional crisis or to stop it. If he were to agree to enter into an agreement with the opposition, that would prove that a constitution by referendum was a mistake. But continued insistence on the path of conflict would lead the country toward instability. He chose the latter[?] and told Albanians in a tired televi[sed?] voice, that they "voted against the government's draft but not against the constitution." After this time it was quite[?] clear that the government could no longer rely on the rhetoric of victory. Now the need to find a way out was placed on the multiparty table. In this sense, the idea of a new referendum was put forward as a political possibility. But this idea cannot replace responsibility for the failure of 6 November, nor erase the fact that the sovereign had spoken. The way the result of the referendum was handled, with one-sided interpretations and attempts to relativize it, made the political climate more difficult. The opposition insisted that the people's verdict had to be accepted and that any future solution had to be built on this basis. On the other hand, the majority[?] tried to present the failure to pass as a temporary incident. At the multiparty table, according to observers, the need for real compromise and not tactical maneuvers emerged. This table was seen as the place where the political forces could find a minimum of agreement on the rules of the game. However, without a clear acceptance of the failure of the government's project, any agreement risked remaining merely formal. (Continues on page 5)

The strike continues[?] of u[?] The city of Kukës is in mourning, the government continues to keep silent KOKSANE[?] MPs PD-58, have lost In this bitter time[?] while a harsh winter and prolonged poverty have set in, the residents[?] of Kukës continue to face serious shortages. The city has been hit by numerous concerns and the expectation of government intervention is turning into despair. Instead of a quick response, according to the article, the government continues to remain silent. The situation regarding supplies, employment, and social assistance is described as alarming. The article emphasizes that the deputies from the area are not managing to provide solutions, while people are facing harsh living conditions every day. The social drama is portrayed as deep and prolonged. Many families are losing hope, while voices calling for protests and other forms of reaction are growing. A response is expected from both local and central authorities, but it is missing. This silence is seen as irresponsibility in the face of a painful reality. (Continues on page 5)

New purges in the Durrës public order branch The two co-chairmen of the city's public order branch announced that further changes have been made in the police structures. In this branch, some officials have been moved and others appointed. These measures are being widely commented on by public opinion as part of a new wave of purges in law-enforcement bodies. According to local sources, the moves have been accompanied by discontent and accusations of political motives. The dismissed staff is waiting for official clarification about the reasons for the decisions. Meanwhile, citizens express concern about the impact these changes may have on everyday security. The article also mentions several earlier episodes of reorganization, suggesting that the process is not accidental, but part of an ongoing course. More transparency and institutional accountability are called for.

Prime Minister Meksi in France The Albanian Prime Minister, Aleksandër Meksi, has left for France to take part in an official event. The visit, according to the announcement, is a working one and is expected to include meetings with French representatives. The talks are expected to focus on bilateral relations, economic cooperation, and other issues of mutual interest.

Seminar for political parties A special session[?] of the [government?] [?/] Representatives of political parties have gathered in a seminar dedicated to issues of organization and the role of parties in public life. At this meeting, issues related to democratic functioning, inter-party relations, and political culture were discussed. According to participants, the seminar aims to encourage dialogue and help improve the standards of political action. The need to respect democratic rules and avoid unnecessary conflict was emphasized. Correspondent of "Zëri i Popullit" (Continues on page 11)

Elbasan Anxious hours in a neighborhood of the city Failure to provide electricity is a serious responsibility for state structures Because of the lack of electric power, citizens and enterprises are facing major difficulties. The situation, according to the article, has created hours of anxiety across entire neighborhoods of the city and has seriously damaged the normal pace of life and work. Long outages have had consequences for services, production, and family life. Citizens are demanding accountability from state structures, which are accused of being incapable of anticipating and managing the energy crisis. The article underlines that the failure to provide electricity cannot be treated as an ordinary technical problem, but as a failure with serious social consequences. Immediate intervention and concrete measures are called for to stabilize the situation.

Tomorrow in Tirana The parliamentary assembly of economic cooperation of the Black Sea countries Tomorrow Albania will be an important center for a regional parliamentary event. In Tirana, the work of the Parliamentary Assembly of Economic Cooperation of the Black Sea countries is expected to take place. This meeting will bring together parliamentary representatives from several countries in the region and is expected to address issues of economic cooperation, interregional relations, and joint initiatives. The event is also expected to be important for Albania's international presence. (Continues on page 2)