Today the Court of Appeal is being asked Today a special hearing will take place at the Court of Appeal. At this session, the request by Fatos Nano’s defense lawyer for the temporary release of the Socialist Party leader will be examined. This time, unlike in previous hearings, the case will be judged by a special three-member panel. The defense lawyer’s request for the release of the PS chairman was submitted at the very beginning of this process and has been reiterated consistently, but it has been rejected several times. In support of his request, the lawyer has presented Mr. Nano’s state of health, the absence of any risk of evading the investigation, as well as the fact that he is a member of parliament and the leader of the country’s largest opposition party. At today’s hearing, the prosecution’s arguments regarding this request are also expected to be made known. Public opinion, and especially the supporters of the Socialist Party, are following with interest the decision the Court of Appeal will make in this case of political and legal importance. A document presented on the page relating to the Fatos Nano case.

The two steering committees of the Albanian euro-socialist project will hold a joint meeting at the beginning of next week to discuss the progress made so far in the programs undertaken within the framework of HESSH. Present will be representatives of the PS, international partners, and specialists from the relevant fields. At the center of the discussions will be economic issues, social programs, regional cooperation, and the prospects for expanding this initiative. Delegates’ schedule: 6 July - chair - economist 11 July - chair - economist 13 July - economic analyst 14 July - assistant 20 years old 23 July - secretary 26 July - office 29 July - mason, merchant 30 July - artist 31 July - actor 1 August - doctor 10-17 August - minister, researcher 23 September - lawyer

TRIBUNALE DI ROMA SECTION OF THE JUDGE FOR PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATIONS OFFICE OF THE COLLABORATORS REQUESTS Having examined proceedings no. 406/93 art. 127282/93 Rome, 18-6-1995 PUBLIC PROSECUTORS c/o Dr. Vincenzo Barbaro, Dr. Francesco Forgione Considering that the preliminary investigations must be concluded within the indicated term, extends the term of the preliminary investigations [?] Filed with the GIP Registry on 11 July 1995

Following the international invitations, representatives of the Albanian opposition have stressed the need for political dialogue to resolve crises and common problems. According to them, the country needs functioning institutions and respect for democratic standards. In this context, it has been emphasized that cooperation with European partners remains essential and that fundamental issues cannot be solved by exclusion or coercion, but through talks and mutual understanding.

Yesterday in the Tirana judge Yesterday morning a working meeting was held at the Ministry of Justice, where several issues of order and local administration in the Laknas area were examined. The chief foreman of this area presented the current situation and the most urgent needs for improving infrastructure and services. According to the discussions, numerous shortcomings were identified in financing, water supply, and internal roads, making a swift intervention necessary. A closer cooperation between central institutions and local government was further called for in order to provide concrete solutions.

YESTERDAY IN PARLIAMENT Minister Zhulali has violated the law on vehicle movement No-confidence motion for Defense Minister Safet Zhulali NAIM DOKLE: In the text of the law, it is not mentioned that the minister’s vehicle movements are made without permission. In parliament, where the plenary session was taking place, opposition deputies presented their arguments regarding the violations allegedly committed by the Defense Minister. AZEM HAJDARI: He lacks official I have made [?] Arben IMAMI: the movements of the Ministry of Defense are [?] During the discussions on the vote, the opposition asked for explanations about the use of military vehicles outside the rules and about the minister’s responsibilities. In their speeches, the deputies cited the relevant articles and asked that the minister resign or be dismissed. (Continues on page 2)

According to a statement by a group of deputies, several important issues remain insufficiently addressed, while the government tries to present an optimistic picture of the situation. The criticism has focused on the lack of transparency and accountability for the decisions taken. The statement emphasizes that citizens expect concrete solutions and not slogans, while the proposed resolutions have not been accompanied by real measures. (Continues on page 2)

- Does the Party uncover a hostile group? - Regarding the use of a specific legal article, the opposition has denounced what it calls a political inquisitorial practice. According to it, this article is used to target political opponents and create a climate of fear. In public statements in recent days, there has been talk of a “hostile group,” a formulation that, according to critics, recalls dark periods of the past and does not serve the building of a state under the rule of law. (Continues on page 3)

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