The Second Congress of FRESSH ended successfully. THE EURO-SOCIALIST YOUTH, WITH DEDICATION AND MATURITY, READY TO TAKE ON NEW RESPONSIBILITIES - ILIR META: “From this hall we express our solidarity and support for all the chairmen of the socialist parties, Fatos Nano, by forcefully restoring his denied freedom” ... An invitation for the Albanian youth to return to politics - Interview with the President of FRESSH, Ilir Meta - Yesterday at 10:00 a.m. at the central headquarters of the Socialist Party of Albania, the work of the Second Congress of the Albanian Euro-Socialist Youth Forum began. It is being held on a very important day for the country and for its future. Precisely, at a time when Albania is sliding into anarchy and destabilization, when some of the most important democratic achievements in the country are being threatened and put at risk. Right at the start of the congress proceedings, the message of Mr. Fatos Nano, chairman of the Party of Labour of Albania, was read out. He greeted the forum of Albanian Euro-socialist youth for organizing this congress of great importance. ... From the greeting by the President of the European Left Youth Gosl[?] Comrades and dear friends, I am pleased to greet, in the name of the European Left Youth organization and Euro-socialist youth, the participants in this congress. We wish you every success. This is one of the most important congresses because it is taking place during a very critical period for your country. The political situation shows that many efforts are still needed to establish democratic standards in Albania. ... From the greeting by the President of the Euro-socialist Youth of Belgium, Roland Gosi Dear comrades, We are still talking about an organization that is growing and is a great hope for the future of this society. You can be proud of what you have done so far. You must keep going. The strength of young people is courage and honesty. You should be proud to belong to FRESSH. ... From the greeting of the President[?] of the Euro-socialist Youth of Kosovo, Enis Huli Honoured congress delegates, On behalf of our organization I warmly greet you and wish you success. I greet the organization of this congress and would like to say that young people have a major role in freedom and democracy. The Albanian people in Kosovo are following developments in Albania with attention. ... From the greeting of the FRESSH representative in Portugal[?] Dear friends, This meeting is important because it shows the will of Albanian socialist youth to be part of the great European family of the left. I wish you successful proceedings. ... (Continued on page 4)

(the Albanian commentary of the garden continues[?]) We have been presented for publication with a copy of a document stating that on 4 July 1995, in the central square of Korçë, opposition members were dispersed with force during an event. The document also states that some young people were subjected to physical violence by police forces. The Albanian Helsinki Committee drew attention to this case and described it as a violation of citizens' freedoms and rights. Tirana, 7.07.1995. The Albanian Helsinki Committee

(continued on page 2) It is important that the socialist youth in your country is operating under difficult conditions, but with determination and optimism. As part of our European political family, you are a strong hope for the democratic future. Thank you.

(continued on page 2) Yesterday the voting commission for the FRESSH Steering Committee announced the preliminary results. Zena with 428 votes, Arjan Vysin with 410 votes, Luan Hoxha 329 votes, Juris Rusi 298 votes, Ervin Tafa 270 votes, Fejzi Ylmazi 260 votes, Erjona? 230 votes, Eranda? 229 votes, Alvian Huli 209 votes, Vjollca Mulli 207 votes, Majlinda Shaqiri 200 votes, Vasilika? 197 votes, Milva 193 votes, Smajl Lita 189 votes, Tefta 186 votes, Jorda Sali 180 votes, Anri Kola 166 votes, Blerina Vokopola 165 votes, Alimar? Troplini 162 votes. In the Tirana Assembly, the winners were: Ervin Tafa 180 votes, Smajl Lita 173 votes, Vasilika? 168 votes, Jorda Sali 166 votes, Alimar? Troplini 165 votes, Arjan Hysi 160 votes, Eranda? 159 votes, Majlinda Shaqiri 150 votes, Milva 148 votes, Tefta 146 votes, Vjollca Mulli 143 votes, Alvian Huli 140 votes, Blerina Vokopola 135 votes, Zena 131 votes, Luan Hoxha 121 votes, Juris Rusi 112 votes, Fejzi Ylmazi 111 votes, Erjona? 108 votes. (continued on page 2)

Citizens, protect yourselves! (continued on page 2) 6 cities and Lakanas remain in prison The clean-up operation has been under way for days and is being carried out throughout the country. During these days the police have carried out checks in several areas, arresting suspected persons. According to official sources, citizens without proper documents have also been taken to the police station. Citizens are urged to exercise extra caution and to respect public order. (continued on page 2)

GJIROKASTËR It is said that yesterday, in our country, which is going through a difficult phase, some days ago people were standing calmly near the station. According to a notice from customs, it is reported that significant quantities of goods, among them cigarettes, were seized, which were attempting to cross the border illegally. The Council has called on citizens to respect the rules and not fall prey to smuggling. (Continued on page 4)

A COMPETENT LEFT WITH TRUSTWORTHY VALUES Members of parliament and senior officials of this party expressed their solidarity with political prisoners and, in particular, with the unjust imprisonment of Fatos Nano. The keynote speech on this occasion was also delivered by the president of the “PDS?”[?], Mr. Pietro Folena. He said that freedom and human dignity are non-negotiable. (Continued on page 4)