Statement by the Government of the Republic of Albania Dozens killed and wounded in yesterday’s military-police operation by Serbian forces PAGE 5

The fifth conference of the Tirana city Socialist Party held its proceedings PSSH chairman Fatos Nano and Tirana PS chairman Spartak Poçi yesterday during the conference. (Photo: A.Rama) FATOS NANO “During the five years of socialist opposition, supported by intellectuals and progressive forces, [we] emancipated Albanian politics.” “This year will finally lay the foundations of Albanian democracy, begun seven years ago. This year will show how much socialists are worth in power, how prepared and capable the PS is to govern a state—especially a state in evolution, with endless problems, like our state.” PAGES 2–3

Gregorio Fuentes talks about his 30 years with the great writer PAGE 16

PD members on the Durrës district council oppose the proposal to award Mirush Kabashi the title “Great Master of Labour” PAGE 6

THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC’S SPOKESPERSON EXPLAINS Citizens who generally seek to renounce Albanian citizenship and integrate into countries such as Germany and Austria, which do not accept dual citizenship for their citizens PAGE 4 THE STORY OF A PROCESS THAT BRINGS FOREIGN INVESTMENT Korçë Court holds hearings standing up PAGE 4