STATEMENT By the leadership of the Socialist Party of Albania The situation in Albania is worsening dramatically. It is moving toward that part of the economic and political demand which, although all kinds of expressions and theses are now circulating, has not been taken seriously by anyone. Words such as devaluation, destruction of property, rising unemployment, increasing tension in daily life, shrinking freedom of speech, and strengthening of the arbitrariness of power are becoming more and more common every day. The current government is failing in the face of its basic duties. Instead of real solutions to unemployment, the deep social crisis, and the easing of tensions, it is resorting to propaganda, intimidation, and police violence. This aggravated situation is no accident. It is linked to the way the current regime has been built and functions. The Socialist Party of Albania considers that the country needs a social pact, political dialogue, and real guarantees of democratic freedoms. Without such an agreement, Albania risks entering a new spiral of conflict, impoverishment, and destabilization. In recent days, police interventions, pressure on the opposition, and attempts to create an atmosphere of insecurity have increased. These police adventures solve no problem; on the contrary, they deepen the crisis and move the country away from institutional normality. The Socialist Party calls on all political forces, social organizations, and citizens to contribute to easing tensions, defending rights, and finding a political and social solution in the country’s interest. (continued on page 9)

- The Democrat, Mr. Hajdari, described the socialists as "irredentists," "instigators of repression," and equated socialist fanaticism with Arkan’s barbaric behavior and cannibalistic savagery. TIRANË. As soon as parliament sounded the alarm over the protest by students from the law department, socialist deputies were attacked at the SHIK rostrum by the deputy from the capital, Mr. Hajdari. Arrogant in name and fierce in expression, with coarse language and a defiant tone, he attacked the Socialist Party with insults and threats. In his response, Mr. Hajdari used offensive words and portrayed the socialists as instigators of tension, while himself defending a climate of confrontation and political ambushes. According to him, the opposition should not demand a social pact, but should remain silent in the face of violence and arbitrariness. This behavior was described as another sign of the degradation of political debate and the use of hate speech in state institutions. (continued on page 9)

SOCIALIST MEETING IN TIRAZHDH AND PRENJAS (continued on page 3) SHPILLAM. In the village of "Luigj Gurakuqi"... SOCIALIST MEETING IN TIRAZHDH AND PRENJAS SHPILLAM. In the village of "Luigj Gurakuqi" the socialists were welcomed with joy by the residents of the united cooperative. The latter, assessing the meeting with the opposition candidates, expressed their conviction that the years of democratic rule had completely disappointed them. During the meeting, unemployment, the lack of investment, rising prices, and the need for an honest and professional administration were discussed. The participants expressed support for the socialist candidates, considering them representatives of the interests of ordinary people. (continued on page 3)

Late last night, the chief of the PS, Mr. Namik Dokle, and the Secretary General of the PS, Mr. Rexhep Meidani, after talks with representatives of the parliamentary majority, stated that the final answer would be given today. Despite the disagreements, the socialists declared that they are determined to defend their rights and demand respect for parliamentary rules. (continued on page 3)

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A statement from the newspaper "Kombi" has been made that no kind of delay is acceptable. "LILE HOXHËS" is devoted to the two Monday afternoons and tomorrow's Sunday for the first. Prime Minister Meksi, 7000 dollars for the crime... [...] (continued on page 8)