Rallies by socialists in Pogradec and Korçë Sali Berisha beats his chest while trumpeting growth and democracy, and sends dozens of police officers and police batons from Tirana to stop socialists from speaking freely - The people of Pogradec and Korçë showed Berisha, the contemptuous ruler of Albania, what true democracy is - Sali Berisha beats his chest while trumpeting growth and democracy, and sends dozens of police officers and police batons from Tirana to stop socialists from speaking freely - The people of Pogradec and Korçë came out and showed Berisha, the contemptuous ruler of Albania, what true democracy is Chronicle Vlorëzoi e mban atëherë të spastruar të elektoratit të PS, It has been almost fifteen days now that the chairman of the Socialist Party, Mr. Servet Pëllumbi, has been going from place to place, city to city, village to village, to get to know, to meet, and to exchange views with thousands upon thousands of socialists and sympathizers. To make known the PS electoral program. To sensitize them to establishing contacts with ordinary people, with the broad electorate, with political opponents. To sense, in the farthest corners of the country, the pulse of the people, their concerns, demands, problems, but also their hopes and their faith in the political and electoral strength of the PS. Just yesterday and last night, the chairman of the PS, Mr. Servet Pëllumbi, the deputy for this area Kleanth Koçi, the vice-chairman of the PS parliamentary group Mr. Rexhep Meidani, the member of the PS presidency Mr. Thanas Nano, and the PS secretary for public relations Alida Hisku met with residents of Pogradec, Prrenjas, Korçë and Bilisht. Thousands of citizens and sympathizers from these districts attended the meetings to express their strong support for the PS in the upcoming elections and to hear its alternative and program. Speech by the deputy chairman of the PS, Dr. Servet Pëllumbi, in Pogradec A new friend monblen spark mitti democracy me, Pogradec? with the rebirth and eruption of democracy in our country, especially here, where the initiative of Janse Kah with Dashnori fought in the front lines against totalitarianism. You, and hundreds of thousands of other citizens in Albania, understood that a democratic regime cannot be a system built on the installation of the cult of personality, cannot be established through pressure and police violence, cannot move forward on the basis of hatred, intrigue and deception. The pluralist system, for which you and hundreds of thousands of others in Albania fought, is a system born of freedom and human rights, of political tolerance, in the name of the citizen’s free voice and free vote. According to the infamous plan, it has reaped and continues to reap the mistrust and revolt of citizens, with no small consequences even to this day. We as socialists, and thousands of other citizens in Albania, are for true democracy and pluralism. That, therefore, is why we are here in your city as well. In the specific case of Pogradec, but also of all Albania, we do not want power over the police and the state administration. We want change through a free and fair vote. This is the only and irreversible path to bring the country out of the deep political and economic crisis, a path you have long embraced. American Defense Secretary William Perry meets and greets the peace-loving electorate of Albania of Albania The company of the first hostage? separated from the USA. England? kaz??? ... [?] Open letter to the newspaper “Rilindja” Contact Albania and Hoxhinski Events in the USA socialist, ... [?]

The correspondent of the Serbian state radio and the daily newspaper “Politika” reports that the Albanian government has sent a protest note to the government of the RS of Bosnia, opposing the settlement of Bosnian Serb refugees in the territory of Kosovo. After transmitting in full what was published in the newspaper “Borba” on this issue, the Serbian broadcaster reports that the Albanian government has sent another note to the government of Belgrade and the UN administration in Kosovo, opposing the settlement of Serb and Montenegrin refugees in Kosovo. The news agency “Beta” states that the Albanian government has asked the Serbian government not to treat Kosovo “as an empty place for solving the refugee problem.” The correspondent of Serbian state radio says that, following the protest by the Albanian government, the Serbian authorities plan to place part of the Bosnian Serb refugees in the territory of Serbia. The Serbian state radio correspondent further justifies this Serbian plan for “solving” the refugee crisis as more than necessary and urges the Serbian authorities to “wake up,” saying that “it is not enough just to accept the Bosnian refugees in Serbia without having a long-term plan for them.”

Brothers and sisters! Tonight, with this campaign, we are closing that part of our activity aimed at raising public awareness, at making known to the people the electoral alternative and program of the PS. In this part of the speech, Mr. Pëllumbi stressed the need to deepen contacts between PS representatives and the electorate and to increase organization for the upcoming elections. He stressed that the PS does not seek power through administrative or police means, but through a free and fair vote. The speech criticized the spirit of political hatred and the misuse of the state administration. (Continued on page 2)

Thousands of people from Korçë gathered at a large rally where determination was expressed to support the Socialist Party in the upcoming elections. The speeches denounced the practices of the police state and called for mass participation in the elections. Emphasis was placed on the need for a democratic state and respect for civic freedoms. (Continued on page 5)

Sailors' protest in Sarandë 57 sailors aboard the border motor vessel “Luftëtari i lirisë” protested against the conviction of Fatos Nano and demanded his release. According to the report, crew members also expressed dissatisfaction with difficult social conditions and political persecution. Slogans in support of Fatos Nano were raised during the protest. (Continued on page 5)

The Albania Integration Forum aims to implement European standards and combat corruption. In a public statement, representatives of the forum expressed support for any civic or political initiative aimed at transparency and accountability in public life. (Continued on page 5)

Statement by the socialists of Elbasan The socialists of Elbasan have condemned the actions of the local authorities and state bodies, which, according to them, aim to intimidate political opponents. The statement says that pressure and harassment against socialist activists constitute political revenge and a violation of democratic freedoms. (Continued on page 2)

ENGLISH ZËRI I POPULLIT — VOICE OF THE PEOPLE ORGAN OF THE SOCIALIST PARTY OF ALBANIA Saturday, 12 August 1995 54th year of publication No. 184 (14,404) Price 10 lekë Main headline: SOCIALISTS DO NOT KNOW PANIC NOR FEAR IN THE UPCOMING ELECTIONS Subheadline: Meetings of the socialists in Pogradec and Korçë Openings mention criticism of Sali Berisha and claim that the people of Pogradec and Korçë showed what true democracy is. Article: The Albanian government expresses concern over the settlement of Serbian refugees in the territory of Kosovo. Article: Speech of the deputy chairman of the Socialist Party Dr. Servet Pëllumbi in Pogradec. Article: Korça socialists determined for victory against Berisha's political state. Article: Free Fatos Nano! Sailors' protest in Sarandë. Article: The actions of the authorities are political revenge. Statement by Elbasan socialists. Article: We will support every country that raises its voice against corruption. ITALIANO ZËRI I POPULLIT — LA VOCE DEL POPOLO ORGANO DEL PARTITO SOCIALISTA D'ALBANIA Sabato, 12 agosto 1995 54º anno di pubblicazione N. 184 (14.404) Prezzo 10 lekë Titolo principale: I SOCIALISTI NON CONOSCONO NÉ IL PANICO NÉ LA PAURA NELLE PROSSIME ELEZIONI Sottotitolo: Comizi dei socialisti a Pogradec e Korçë Le righe iniziali criticano Sali Berisha e sostengono che il popolo di Pogradec e Korçë abbia mostrato quale sia la vera democrazia. Articolo: Il governo albanese esprime preoccupazione per l'insediamento dei rifugiati serbi nel territorio del Kosovo. Articolo: Discorso del vice presidente del PS Dr. Servet Pëllumbi a Pogradec. Articolo: I socialisti di Korça determinati alla vittoria contro lo stato politico di Berisha. Articolo: Liberate Fatos Nano! Protesta dei marinai a Sarandë. Articolo: Le azioni del potere sono vendetta politica. Dichiarazione dei socialisti di Elbasan. Articolo: Sosterremo ogni paese che alza la voce contro la corruzione.