A presidential façade for the parliamentary elections

Servet Pëllumbi: Berisha is heightening tensions with his relentless attacks against the SP Neritan Ceka: We will meet with Berisha after the elections Paskal Milo: Berisha's serious political provocation against the PSD Page 3

Berisha had ordered Nano's arrest because he feared the leader of the largest opposition party

Human Right Watch, Helsinki, on the “Nano” case Pages 4–5

On some original ideas from the President's fans

Analysis: Page 2

Greek President Stefanopulos in Albania today

Ilir Meta: We hope for a successful visit that will give new impetus to cooperation between our two countries Page 12

Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Danish Social Democratic Youth in Tirana

At the invitation of FRESSH, Flemming Ostergaard Hansen, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Danish Social Democratic Youth and member of the Bureau of the Socialist Youth of the European Union, arrived in Tirana. Today he was received for a meeting by IUSY Vice-President Monika Kryemadhi and FRESSH Deputy Chairman for Foreign Relations Gjergj Koja, where they discussed the political situation in Albania and the support that the Danish Social Democratic Youth will provide to FRESSH in the future as well. Flemming Ostergaard Hansen will hold meetings with local FRESSH leaders to convey Danish expertise in the administration of power and the achievement of genuine democracy. FRESSH SPOKESPERSON 20.3.1996

Socialists go to Congress realistic about the present and optimistic about the future

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Germany, Albania's second-largest donor DM 48 million for the reconstruction of Rinas Airport Page 7 The title “Honorary Citizen” for Fatos Nano was withheld Page 5 Social phenomena The genuine and legal rehabilitation of former political prisoners Page 11 Letter from the USA to “Zëri i popullit”: We are distressed by the situation in Albania Page 10