International pressure is increasing. Compromise is the only solution Newspaper of the Socialist Party of Albania Vranicki meets with the UN Secretary-General, Koffi Annan

Brisna continues to hold Albania hostage, despite the escalation of the popular revolt and the rejection of his demand to declare a state of emergency. Everything is bluff. No one believes, least of all the Western critics, that the main actor has an army as well, perhaps only some tanks and three cannons. But Berisha’s companion insists on using the army, but the nervous tension toward the village? on his part; popular impubulh. The fog of deception. Therefore, he has chosen the path of confrontation, despite the promise not to unleash the army at the end of the day. He would have left the burden on the others. Albanians are rights? and the children of the times, who knew the region? every feature. the government’s bieshiat? and feel it in ? Sovietization? With the arm of control of the coastline, they no longer sell promises from what they proclaim with their consumption. Nevertheless, Berisha seeks to gain time in the hope that the other movement has moved to the political fate before the mass revolution. Thus, other public? massacred in return? may be bletuast with it as well. The death of relatives in the middle of homes, so that there is no more governance, in the taking of a parliament without riots and constit?. Activities? so that there may be no frust? and valuab? so that there may be no? in the process of pursuing the PS with weapons.[?] It is understandable that the outgoing government has decided to concentrate its activity on slander, which it will then use as a pretext for the use of violence and its justification. This is a distorted scheme that runs counter to all democratic norms and to the minimal experience of the people of this country.

ROMANO PRODI, PRIME MINISTER OF ITALY: If there is not to be an internal agreement regarding the elections, it is necessary to encourage the restraint of our mission

XHON KORNBLUM, US ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF STATE: To reach an agreement on the election law and rules

BENJAMINO ANDREATTA, MINISTER OF DEFENSE OF ITALY: To overcome arrogance and mistrust

AKIS XOXOPOULOS, MINISTER OF DEFENSE OF GREECE: Otherwise, the Greek military presence in the multinational forces will be reconsidered Page 3

Socialist leader Fatos Nano on overcoming the crisis: I would also invite the political subjects not to rush into[?] and, whatever may be done from this minimal suggestion for a more democratic solution I would also invite the political subjects not to rush into[?] and, whatever may be done from this suggestion for solving this issue, is based on confidence in people and in democracy Page 3

Inside the offices of state crime Page 6

On Thursday, 22 May 1997, at 10:00 a.m., the meeting of the General Steering Committee of the Socialist Party will be held. The political situation of the country and the tasks of the PS structures at this moment will be discussed PSSH PRESIDENCY

On Sunday, 25 May 1997 at 10:00, at the Trade Union Hotel in Mli-bereve, the meeting of the KPD of the FRESSH will be held. Members of the FRESSH KPD are informed to take part in the meeting. FRESSH PRESIDENCY