A major electoral rally of the capital’s Socialists

Yesterday, the Albanian capital gained the electoral glow of more than thirty thousand Socialist roses, delivering the clear message of the long-awaited victory of the Socialist opposition. The Albanian capital gained yesterday the electoral glow of more than thirty thousand Socialist roses, delivering the clear message of the long-awaited victory of the Socialist opposition. In a left-wing atmosphere coming from the West, the Socialists felt at ease in the electoral race that has just begun. The challenge was overcome yesterday, and the Socialists planted so many roses in Tirana that Berisha has not managed to gather in the ten years he has been in power so far. Thousands of people greeted and opened the way for the Socialists in the electoral campaign for the great punishment on July 29. Arm in arm, Socialist leaders Nano, Dodë, Majko, Lakrori, Dade, Islami, Pellumbi, Meksi, Meta, Hajdaraga, Angjeli, Ruka, Gjoni, Uçini, Poci, Raqi, and the ministers of the Government of National Reconciliation, Malaj, Vukaj, Sherifi, Përpalli, stepped before the usual chorus of thousands, which chanted without pause: “Down with the dictatorship!”, “O Sali, get off your horse, for Ismail Qemali is coming”, “The Socialists will win”, “Red will win”. (Continued on page 2)

Address by Socialist leader Fatos Nano at yesterday’s rally With Berisha, Albania will not be at peace. SSPA a responsible force, a force with a future With Berisha, Albania will not be at peace. Dictatorship and monarchy could not civilize this country. Berisha must leave through free elections, with the participation of all the people in the protest. This is not rebellion, nor a revolt against democracy. This is a revolt against the dictator Berisha. Page 3

An atmosphere of fear in the hospital. Nearly 40 patients abandon medical treatment Page 6

At 18:00 at the “Ramazan Njala” Sports Palace, the Durrës PS Steering Committee launches the electoral campaign. PS members and supporters, as well as members and supporters of the opposition, are invited.

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