After the tragedy in Ramnli, Otranto, where 85 people lost their lives Vlora: Tears and pain for the lost loved ones Statement of the Presidency of the Socialist Party of Albania The recent events are bitter with the governance of this country. This is a grave tragedy. We have violently punished the departure, the loss of human lives. Why is it that every day the country continues to be hit hard. We place this in our political responsibility, but also on all Albanians who are destroying drama and government. Tears on pages 4, 5, 8

Statement by the Chairman of the PSH, Fatos Nano, on the day of national mourning In these days of national mourning for all Albanians and on this day of common humanity, and in the face of the tragedy that has struck the Albanian people and its people and politics. Europe, and in this case often in the name of freedom and politics, to express together with all Albanians the feelings of deep human solidarity and great admiration for justice. The drama and the governing are being destroyed.

3. We remain loyal to cooperation with all Albanian political forces and international bodies, first and foremost the OSCE, in order to prepare as soon as possible free, fair and equal elections within the month of June 1997 Statement of the presidency of the Socialist Party of Albania Prime Minister Bashkim Fino in Greece Bashkim Fino, accompanied by the Minister of Agriculture Ermelinda Meksi and Deputy Prime Minister Shaqir Vukaj, at the official invitation of the Greek government. His visit to Athens had been planned in advance. In all the meetings he will have with high-ranking Greek state figures, the visit. Our longstanding demand on the political level is that a success be achieved. We hope that this will have an effect in the future on important decisions. The Minister of Defense Andrean Papandreut, the Speaker of Parliament Apostolos Kaklamanis, the Deputy Foreign Minister Jani Haralambopulos, the Foreign Minister Teodoros Pangalos. In Athens he also held talks with the Prime Minister of Greece Kostas Simitis, according to the Greek press agency. EDITORIAL NOTE: These are the few national words, the recognized stance. Clarifications will be given in the coming days. Zëri i Popullit is more open in certain directions on that issue. There are many other things that will be clarified. These words continue to be made with great care and in cooperation with other sources.