Extraordinary enthusiasm at the Socialist election rallies in Delvinë, Sarandë and Gjirokastër. 6,000 Eurosocialists rally in Tirana Special report. Pages 4–5 Pages 2–3

We learned from our representatives on the Central Election Commission that on Sunday it was debated and finally decided that the records of the voting results from polling stations and zone commissions would also be signed by the commission members, and not only by the chairperson and secretary.

On Sunday, a cocktail reception was held at the “Bertini” restaurant in Tirana, attended by well-known analysts and intellectuals from various fields. Its purpose was to promote the “For a Democratic Albania” foundation. Through the activation of intellectual thought and action, the foundation aims to develop and promote new ideas, movements and initiatives to orient Albania toward a united Europe; Albania’s integration into the new system of global security; the protection of the democratic principles of the Helsinki Charter, freedom of the press and religious belief; and the protection of human freedoms and rights and of political and social figures. The foundation will encourage and enable intellectual movements in defense of an open civil society and in support of all progressive social, political and cultural movements for the Europeanization and emancipation of Albanian society, and the strengthening of relations of peaceful coexistence and good neighborliness. At the inauguration ceremony, the distinguished intellectual Rexhep Mejdani spoke. Fatos Lubonja, Moikom Zeqo, etc. The editorial staff of “Zëri i popullit”

Lame Lamaj, Sajmir Xhunglini and Skënder Lamaj, members of the FRESSH Presidency and Steering Committee, as well as Edi Spahiu, Chair of FRESSH in Berat, were brutally beaten at Police Station No. 1. All foreign embassies in Tirana are hereby notified not to remain indifferent to the flagrant violations—beyond all human and legal standards—committed by the executioners in uniform.

On 21.05.1996, at 16:00, in the square in front of the “Skënderbeu” stadium, the Socialist Party in Korçë is holding a rally to mark the end of the “Spring ’96” election campaign. All voters in Korçë are invited. PS Steering Committee, Korçë

On Wednesday, 22.05.1996, at 18:00, the PS is organizing a major election rally at the Durrës Sports Palace, which will also be attended by European Eurosocialist parliamentarians. PS Steering Committee, Durrës

On 21.05.1996 at 18:30, in the square in front of the stadium in Pogradec, the District PS Steering Committee is organizing an election rally. PS members and supporters are invited to attend. PS Steering Committee, Pogradec

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