Gratitude for the consistent American stance in defense of Albanian democracy Statement by the Presidium of the Socialist Party of Albania Gratitude for the consistent American stance in defense of Albanian democracy Restoring faith in democracy comes through new elections Statement by the Presidium of the Socialist Party of Albania “The Socialist Party reaffirms its unwavering commitment to continue working in the future to accelerate our country’s integration processes, toward Euro-Atlantic alliances, toward the European Union, and toward the closest possible cooperation with the United States of America.” SP of Albania headquarters The U.S. Congress Read on page 3 SP of Albania headquarters; The U.S. Congress

On the eve of the Socialist Party Congress The question “Whose side are you on?” has only one answer for Socialists: — I am with the Socialist Party, so that it may always be dynamic and modern, a party of the future, capable of taking the country’s destiny into its own hands. In the photo: One of the SP’s election rallies in the capital The question “Whose side are you on?” has only one answer for Socialists: — I am with the Socialist Party, so that it may always be dynamic and modern, a party of the future, capable of taking the country’s destiny into its own hands. Page 2

Leader of the Belarusian opposition seeks political asylum in the U.S. Fears of political persecution by the president Russia: Pravda newspaper closes Financial problems, not disagreements with the owners Page 9

Yesterday in Parliament Convention on Human Rights ratified Page 4 On the eve of the local elections May 26 remains a threat for October 20 At the Tirana Municipality 27 million new lekë for the DP headquarters Page 6 Durrës 37.55 kg of heroin burned Berat A 13-year-old drowns Page 5