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Socialist secretaries are missing Photo: A. Gena TIRANA, 15 (Zëri i Popullit).- The festive ceremony on the occasion of the 7th anniversary of the founding of FRESSH, which began at 18:00 in the premises of the "Tirana" hotel, was accompanied by live music, dancing, and humor. In his speech on this anniversary, the chairman of FRESSH, Erjon Braçe, greeted all the young people present, also highlighting the sacrifices this political force has made over 7 years. Afterwards, Erion Veliaj handed Mr. Fatos Nano a traditional costume bearing the inscription "Honored Vlonjat". Such a thing was considered by the many guests at this evening's event as not the most fitting. He also wished the chairman of the PSSH a happy birthday. Missing from this celebration were Arta Dade, secretary for foreign relations of the PSSH, as well as the party's organizational secretary, Ylli Bufi. The participants, among them Prime Minister Pandeli Majko and Speaker of Parliament Skënder Gjinushi, watched on the service screens a video clip by singer Vasil Tole with the FRESSH 7th anniversary anthem. The gathering, which lasted until midnight and at which the Meta couple was absent, ended in the early hours of the morning. At the close, a varied cocktail reception was held, after which Erjon Braçe left together with several forum members for the night venues. The circulated joke was well received, saying that FRESSH's entry into government had left the socialist youth without secretaries. The last word last night was given by MP Mimoza Hafizi, who is known by the nickname "Mona sexy", inviting those present to turn to the crown.

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