STRASBURG The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has not voted against the “NANO case” - Declares at the press conference the President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Miguel Angel Martínez. - Mr. NANO's case is a matter that concerns us... ...it can be said that the proceedings against Fatos Nano had some political elements and some anti-journalistic elements. Since the day before yesterday, the Chairman of the Socialist Party of Albania, Mr. Servet Pëllumbi, who heads the Albanian delegation, has been working in Strasbourg at the permanent meeting of the presidium of the Socialist International and the chairmen of the socialist and social-democratic groups of the member states of the Council of Europe. At yesterday's session of the presidium, among other things, the Secretary-General of the Socialist International, Mr. Luis Ayala, announced that a resolution on the Albanian issue is being prepared. Likewise, the President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Miguel Angel Martínez, during yesterday's press conference, declared: "The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has not voted against the NANO case. This is a matter that concerns us, Mr. NANO's case. We believe that Mr. NANO's case is an important matter of human rights and a matter of democracy. But we have not voted against Albania. We have voted for democracy, for human freedoms, for a democratic, pluralist system, for a rule-of-law state, for respect for human rights, a respect for legal matters and for respect for the person." He also expressed his own opinion that "Mr. NANO's case is a very important matter. Personally, I think that it has political and legal elements. This case should not be viewed from only one side; it must be seen in its entirety, it must be viewed with humanity, the rehabilitation of Mr. Nano's figure must be carried out, he must no longer continue to be treated as guilty, above all, the issue of Mr. Nano's freedom must be resolved as quickly as possible. In this I agree with the statement just made by Mr. Luis Ayala. This matter must certainly continue to be dealt with within the Commission on Human and Legal Rights, but bearing in mind that the most important thing is the need for Mr. Nano's freedom and the rehabilitation of his image." (Continued on page 4)

On Friday, the conference on economic developments in Albania and foreign investment, organized by the Greek-American business association in Athens, came to an end. Representatives of the Albanian government took part in the conference. Regarding this conference, in which the Socialist Party delegation also took part, Mr. Arben Malaj emphasized that “in every forum where Albanians gather to discuss the country's economic interests, the PS takes an active part as an opposition force.” He further said that “the difficulties faced by foreign investors stem from government policy, which keeps foreign investors away through ongoing discrimination and clientelism.” (Continued on page 4)

Veqima Veqimë Why was the brother of the two martyrs offended? "As if the martyr's craft had been honed by the hand of..." Regarding the date, regarding the whole issue and my further opinion and the broader issue of the proceedings in the Parliament of the Republic of Albania, on 27.6.1995, a request for a statement was made and an open letter was addressed to the Chairman of the People's Assembly of Albania. In this letter, among other things, it says that: “Before the issue of building the memorial of the two martyrs was discussed, one of them, my father's brother, I had to hear that an improper act was being done to their memory. On 23 June at 15:00, 130 people gathered in front of the Memorial, representatives of the PD, politically persecuted persons, bus drivers, etc., and shouted various slogans. Among them was also a banner that read: ‘As if the martyr's hand could...’[?]”. Further on in the letter it is said that the time has come for an institutional and civic reaction to public insults against the martyrs. (Continued on page 4)

For the increase in violence and the theft of 20 million marks [?] Not only have citizens been detained with inhuman violence, but police in the district of Melsi i Madhë have also stolen money and valuables. According to our correspondent, the PD representative, Mr. Ndocaj, has denounced that during a check carried out by the law enforcement forces several citizens were mistreated and money was taken from them. The most serious case concerns 20 million marks, for which an immediate investigation is demanded. (Continued on page 2)

The day in the Court of Appeal In the Tirana courtroom yesterday, the hearing against former president Ramiz Alia was postponed. According to the report, the reason was the lack of some procedural documents and the defense's request for additional time. The next hearing is expected to take place next week. (Continued on page 3)

Paskopoj In the last 4-5 months, several employees have been removed from various municipal and administrative services, and according to complaints they are supporters of the Socialist Party. Among those dismissed are names from education, health care, and other public services. This move has been described as discriminatory and politically motivated. (Continued on page 2)

A certain sure uncertainty [?] ... From the center of today [?] and monitored with the right pen.

— On 27.7.1995, starting from 11:00 — the Tirana Steering Committee will meet. General Presidency of Tirana