Dr. Servet Pëllumbi: BERISHA’S CLOCK HAS STOPPED AT 22 MARCH... Yesterday’s statement by the chairman of the socialist parliamentary group, Prof. Dr. Servet Pëllumbi, concerning the meeting of the leadership of the PD and the tension within that party, has been widely reflected in today’s press. What stands out is that, according to the statement, former President Berisha is trying to keep the leadership of the PD under full control and to avoid democratic developments within it. The text stresses that Berisha’s political clock has remained at 22 March 1992 and that he continues to speak and act with the mentality of that time. According to him, the internal conflicts in the party are linked to the lack of democracy, the concentration of decision-making, and the exclusion of dissenting views. The statement assesses that this situation shows the deep political and moral crisis of the PD. It also underlines that the country’s political future requires real pluralism, functioning institutions, and a responsible opposition. In the end, the conviction is expressed that citizens will know how to judge political developments correctly and that the time of manipulation is coming to an end.

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TIRANA: Arrival of the defense commissioner The damage caused by weapons and by the forgiveness of blood has become a serious wound in our society. In many areas of the country, people continue to live under the pressure of old customs and the fear of revenge. This phenomenon has severe consequences for families, children, and everyday life, hindering schooling, movement, and social integration. It is the duty of state institutions, civil society, and religious communities to unite in order to put an end to this wound. Only the enforcement of the law, civic education, and public awareness can help eradicate blood feud.

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For a session of the PSSH KPD hall Yesterday, 13.2.1995, the Chairman of the Socialist Party, Mr. Rexhep Meidani, received in audience the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to our country and representatives of the “Westminster” Foundation. The meeting discussed the possibilities of organizing a seminar on the topic “Managing a political campaign” (during the pre-election campaign), as well as the benefits that come from cooperation with this foundation. Mr. Meidani acquainted those present with the political activity of the PSSH and with the organization of its structures. It was emphasized that the PSSH has the necessary experience to benefit from such meetings and seminars, thanks to its high level of organization. At the meeting it was agreed to continue cooperation in the future, for the purposes of mutual information and preparation.

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