1. CNN - Albanian Government Threatens Firepower Against Rioters - Mar. 3, 1997 CNN.com http://www.cnn.com/WORLD/9703/03/albania.update/

Albanian government threatens firepower against rioters Amid crisis, President Berisha wins second term March 3, 1997 Web posted at: 12:05 p.m. EST (1705 GMT) TIRANA , Albania (CNN) Protesters in southern Albania had until 2 p.m. Monday (1300 GMT) to lay down their weapons or security forces would be authorized to shoot without warning, the government said. Protest leaders responded by cautioning people to stay indoors. The order was part of a state of emergency declared by the Albanian parliament following two months of civil unrest. The riots and demonstrations were sparked by the collapse of pyramid savings schemes that wiped out many people's savings in Europe's poorest nation. QuickTime Movies Small Frame (748K/17 sec. QuickTime movie Large Frame (1.9M/17 sec. QuickTime movie As secret police and protesters prepared for what could be another bloody confrontation, the parliament elected President Sali Berisha to serve a second five-year term. The election result, a foregone conclusion, came in the wake of protesters' calls for Berisha's resignation. The vote was 113 in favor to one against with four abstentions, Speaker Pjeter Arbnori announced. Members of Berisha's party hold 122 seats in the 140-seat parliament and Berisha was the only candidate in the previously scheduled vote.

2. Albanian Elections Reflect Will Of The People. Future Government Must Improve Hu At the same time, we expect the future albanian government to substantially improve its human rights record with http://www.hartford-hwp.com/archives/62/028.html

Date: Thu, 3 Jul 97 19:26:39 CDT Subject: IHF Report on Albanian Elections Albanian elections reflect will of the people; Future government must improve human rights record International Helsinki Federation: Greek Helsinki Monitor press release 1 July 1997 Tirana 1 July 1997. Four major human rights groups stated today that the parliamentary elections of 29 June 1997 in Albania were conducted in a general free and fair manner and called upon the future government to substantially improve Albanian's human rights record and re-establish the rule of law. The Vienna-based International Helsinki Federation for Human Rights (IHF) and three of its affiliates, the Albania Helsinki Committee in Tirana, Human Rights Watch/Helsinki in New York and the Norwegian Helsinki Committee in Oslo monitored the elections in a number of major cities and smaller town including Tirana, Durres, Lushnje, Kavaje, Kruja, Bathore and surrounding areas. Based on our observations and consultations with OSCE election monitors, local NGOs and journalists , we conclude that the elections reflect the political will of the Albanian electorate. Some irregularities were observed, such as incidents of intimidation, incomplete voting lists and a few reported acts of violence including one tragic death. These incidents should be investigated by Electoral Commissions and the police and those found to be responsible should be held accountable. But we believe that these irregularities were not sufficient to question the validity of the vote as a whole.

3. CNN - Albanian Government Tries To Isolate Armed Protesters - Mar. 6, 1997 CNN.comCategory News Online Archives CNN.com 1997 March World......an error occurred while processing this directive. albanian government triesto isolate armed protesters. President meets with insurgency leaders. http://www.cnn.com/WORLD/9703/06/albania/

Albanian government tries to isolate armed protesters President meets with insurgency leaders March 6, 1997 Web posted at: 9:54 a.m. EST (1454 GMT) Latest developments: President promises force won't be used, but fighting continues Key bridge bombed Related stories and sites TIRANA, Albania (CNN) Albania's military fought with armed protesters in the south Thursday while President Sali Berisha promised that force would not be used to retake towns where the government has lost control. In Rome on Thursday, Italian Foreign Minister Lamberto Dini told reporters Berisha had given his assurance that the army would try to isolate the towns and then try to reach a settlement for insurgents to lay down their arms. Meanwhile, Berisha met in Albania's capital Tirana with political opposition leaders. Attending the Thursday talks were Neritan Ceka, head of the Democratic Alliance, and Skender Gjinushi, leader of the Social Democratic Party two of Berisha's strongest critics. Key bridge bombed Army tanks and armored personnel carriers roamed roads in the region and protesters prepared for a violent confrontation.

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5. AATDA - Albanian American Trade And Development Association Your browser does not support this script, albanian government INVITES EXPRESSIONSOF INTEREST FOR THE PRIVATIZATION OF THE SAVINGS BANK OF ALBANIA. http://www.albaniabiz.org/tradeopps/albanian-gov-invites.html

Your browser does not support this script ALBANIAN GOVERNMENT INVITES EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR THE PRIVATIZATION OF THE SAVINGS BANK OF ALBANIA A competitive bidding will follow the pre-qualification process. The deadline for submitting the documentation is 20 August 2001. For more details about the background on the SBA as well as the application information, please visit www.mac.doc.gov/eebic , or call AATDA for help in gaining further information. UPGRADING AND REPAIR OF WATER SUPPLY/SANITATION PROJECT ROAD NETWORK MAINTENANCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROJECT UPCOMING TENDER FOR BUILDING RESTORATION PROJECT ALBANIAN GOVERNMENT INVITES EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR THE PRIVATIZATION OF THE SAVINGS BANK OF ALBANIA ... GOA ISSUES - FOUR PRIVATIZATION TENDERS

6. Albanian Government Thanks Islamic Relief The albanian government has expressed its sincere gratitude in recognitionof Islamic Relief’s emergency flood relief work in northern Albania. http://www.islamic-relief.com/submenu/About Us/visits/AlbGov.htm

Your browser does not support script ISLAMIC RELIEF GLOBAL PROGRAMS Donate Here Other Ways ... Vacancies Albanian Government Thanks Islamic Relief The floods completely destroyed over 5000 homes, and damaged 30,000 more. At one point 100,000 people had to be evacuated due to relentless floodwaters. The loss of crops and livestock in northern Albania has had a great impact on food availability in both the short and long term. Albanian television reported Islamic Relief's work to the public, serving to reinforce Islamic Relief's growing image as an organisation committed to helping and assisting the people of Albania. A group of children in northern Albania Food distribution in Shkodre

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8. Albanian Government Halts Action Against Insurgents albanian government Halts Action Against Insurgents. By Tracy WilkinsonLos Angeles Times TIRANA, Albania In an effort to pacify http://www-tech.mit.edu/V117/N10/albania.10w.html

Albanian Government Halts Action Against Insurgents By Tracy Wilkinson Los Angeles Times TIRANA, Albania In an effort to pacify armed rebellion in the south, the Albanian government agreed Thursday to halt military operations there for 48 hours. In exchange, opposition politicians called on the insurgents to lay down their weapons and accept amnesty. The agreement emerged from more than five hours of talks between President Sali Berisha and most of his political opposition, their first meeting since he imposed emergency rule to crush an uprising by armed civilians who have seized control of the southern quarter of this country. Diplomats praised the talks as a breakthrough. But they and Albanian opposition leaders said the agreement fell far short of the demands for new elections and constitutional reform needed to settle the political crisis jolting Albania. More ominously, reports from Vlore, the southern town that is the center of the revolt, indicated people there immediately rejected the deal. Organized in an ad hoc "resistance movement," rebellious residents in Vlore and other towns have looted army arsenals and are vowing to fight until Berisha resigns. Squared off in a tense confrontation, rebel and government armies have, according to reports from the area, had minor skirmishes, though an all-out offensive failed to materialize. In the last 24 hours, seven people were killed in Vlore, and food supplies, such as milk for children, were beginning to dwindle, residents told aid workers in Tirana.

9. IHF 1997: Albanian Elections Reflect The Will Of The People: Future Government M At the same time, we expect the future albanian government to substantially improve its human rights record, with http://www.ihf-hr.org/appeals/970701.htm

International Helsinki Federation for Human Rights Rummelhardtg. 2/18, A-1090 Vienna, AUSTRIA Tel. +43-1-408 88 22 Fax +43-1-408 88 22-50 E-mail: office@ihf-hr.org Internet: http://www.ihf-hr.org/ HOME PUBLICATIONS PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES MEMBER COMMITTEES ... OTHER APPEALS AND STATEMENTS Albanian Elections Reflect the Will of the People: Future Government Must Improve Human Rights Records Tirana, 1 July 1997. Four major human rights groups stated today that the parliamentary elections of 29 June 1997 in Albania were conducted in a generally free and fair manner and called upon the future government to substantially improve Albania's human rights record and re-establish the rule of law. We praise the peaceful conduct of the electorate during the elections which demonstrates the Albanian citizens' high level of civic consciousness, political maturity and individual responsibility, and appreciate the professional and cooperative manner in which the Local Electoral Commissions performed their duties. The presence of the Multinational Protection Force and the OSCE monitors helped to create an atmosphere of security in the country. Likewise, we commend the Albanian police for performing their tasks in a professional and non-partisan manner.

10. Because The English Page Of This Site Is Under Construction Download in Acrobat Reader Format. Political Program of the albanian governmentfor the period 2002 – 2005. Reforms for a functional market economy. http://www.keshilliministrave.al/english/lajm2.asp

Because the English Page of this site is under construction, here are some of the most important materials Download in Acrobat Reader Format Political Program of the Albanian Government for the period 2002 – 2005 Reforms for a functional market economy Reforms in the financial sector Encouragement of private business and formalization of the economy Issues of the reform in consolidating ownership relations ... Foreign Policy and European Integration The new cabinet and the government program come as a cause and a need of as effective as possible a management of a new positive climate in the majority – opposition relations. At the same time, it comes as the highest expression of the responsibility of the governing majority in the face of engagements voted on 24 June 2001, through the maximal exploitation of representative political and management potentials. European integration; consolidation of the rules and democratic institutions beginning with the improvements of the electoral process system and administration; uncompromising fight against the activities of trafficking, organized crime and corruption; consolidation of the public administration and the state’s fundamental institutions, which are and should be stable in the face of political fluctuations and the change of power in the executive, legislative and judicial branches, etc., according to European standards, etc., are challenges calling for a progressive engagement of the majority in order to guarantee the sustainability of the processes and in order to carry out the transformation that improves the parameters of development and integrates us with dignity into the United Europe as a state and as a nation.

11. SNS Online - News - Albanian Government Bans Rally, Calls On Opponents To Surren Web posted Tuesday, September 15, 1998 albanian government bans rally, calls on opponents to surrender arms http://www.news-star.com/stories/091598/new_albanian.html

Web posted Tuesday, September 15, 1998 Albanian government bans rally, calls on opponents to surrender arms TIRANA, Albania (AP) Albanian opposition protesters defied a ban and held a peaceful rally today, while the government ordered armed opponents to turn in their weapons in an effort to squelch new violence after two days of riots. The Interior Ministry responsible for law and order warned today it would respond with force to any resistance from supporters of former President Sali Berisha after clashes Sunday and Monday. Police were authorized to "shoot without warning" if opposed, the ministry said on state television. About 3,000 of Berisha's supporters rallied in the main Tirana square, despite a ban by the Interior Ministry. The protest ended peacefully, but tensions in the capital remained high. Many protesters flashed the two-fingered victory sign as Berisha coupled demands for the resignation of Prime Minister Fatos Nano with exhortations that the demonstrators remain peaceful. Dozens of police cars surrounded the protesters on central Skanderbeg Square, lights flashing and sirens howling. The cars and several police vans were filled with officers carrying submachine guns and wearing stocking masks.

12. Albanian Embassy In Brussels Protest To Belgium Government About The Incident exbodyguard of Mr. Berisha, suspected of being involved in a Coup against albanian government on the 13-14 September 1998. http://albinfo.com/news/24january/04.htm

Albinfo.com Cognigen About Alb-Info Contact ... Your Name www.albinfo.com Alb-Info Albania News Vini Re! Duke filluar nga data 30 gusht, Alb-Info po eksperimenton lajmet me te fundit. Informacionet jane te updatuara brenda dites qe ndodhin ngjarjet. Faqja behet refresh ne ore te ndryshme te dites. Jeni te lutur te na dergoni komentet, sugjerimet apo verejtjet tuaja. International relations ne ws refresh every 15 minutes Culture Sport E c onom y Politi cs Computer Books Kosovo Kjo faqe në shqip Albanian Embassy in Brussels protest to Belgium Government about the incident There were no policemen to protect the delegation. The incident was fixed on cameras. TIRANA ( 24 January ) - Albanian Embassy in Brussels protested today to Belgium Government in connection to the incident with Albanian delegation in Brussels which was attacked by a group of Albanian migrants. The Albanian Embassy makes responsible in the protest Belgium government for the lack of security. There were no bodyguards with the delegation to cut cost declared an official. Sources from the police in Brussels stated that the incident was taken on camera that were fixed on the hall of the hotel where the incident happened. Thus, all the attackers were identified, one of whom was Sali Lusha, ex-bodyguard of Mr. Berisha, suspected of being involved in a Coup against Albanian government on the 13-14 September 1998. ( ATV )

13. AGA Albanian Guarantee Agency .(Project Sponsored By World Bank ) The International Development Association (the World Bank) has approved a creditof US $ 10 million to the albanian government under its Private Sector http://www.aga-al.com/aga.html

14. HRW Calls On New Albanian Government To Respect Freedom Of Human Rights Watch/Helsinki Calls on new albanian government to RespectFreedom of Expression. (New York, August 27, 1997)A number http://www.hrw.org/hrw/press/media.htm

(New York, August 27, 1997)A number of recent events involving the media in Albania highlight the importance of securing freedom of the press and freedom of expression in the country. As a signatory of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the new government is obligated to ensure that Albanian law and the government's human rights practices conform with international standards. Addressing the following issues would demonstrate a willingness to respect Albania's legal obligations and mark a departure from the human rights record of the previous government. Human Rights Watch/Helsinki is strictly non-partisan and does not favor any political force in Albania or any other country. Our sole aim is to secure guarantees that the Albanian government, regardless of who is in power, respects its obligations under international law. Rilindja Demokratike Freedom of Expression in Television and Radio On August 19, the former speaker of parliament and current MP Pjeter Arbnori began a hunger strike to protest what he considers biased reporting against the Democratic Party on the state television. His action received coverage on state television's news, as have other Democratic Party complaints about media coverage. Under the new government, the state television and radio have generally provided more balanced reporting; nevertheless, Mr. Arbnori's strike underscores the importance of respecting and promoting freedom of expression in the broadcast media.

15. Albania: New Evidence Of Harassment Of Media (Human Rights Watch Press Release, The Cost of Speech Violations of Media Freedom in Albania HRW Report, June 2002.“The albanian government is stepping up the pressure on local media. http://www.hrw.org/press/2002/11/albania1105.htm

Africa Americas Asia Europe/Central Asia ... HRW Documents on Albania FREE Join the HRW Mailing List Albania: New Evidence of Harassment of Media Daily Receives Surprise Inspections (New York, November 5, 2002) Harassment of the media has spiked in Albania recently, Human Rights Watch said today. The European Union should make press freedom a key part of its association talks with the Albanian government. Related Material Albania: Media Freedoms Still Suffer HRW Press Release, June 13, 2002 The Cost of Speech: Violations of Media Freedom in Albania HRW Report, June 2002 “The Albanian government is stepping up the pressure on local media. Financial pressure and other subtle forms of government interference have become commonplace, posing a serious threat to media freedom.” Elizabeth Andersen Executive Director Europe and Central Asia Division Last week, the daily “Koha Jonë” became the target of government pressure and intimidation following publication of articles critical of Prime Minister Fatos Nano. Days after the newspaper published the critical commentaries, at least five different government agencies sent inspectors to check its parent media company’s compliance with financial, labor and other regulations. While the inspections may be lawful on their face, their timing, unusual nature and surrounding circumstances raise strong suspicions they are being used to retaliate against the newspaper. “The Albanian government is stepping up the pressure on local media,” said Elizabeth Andersen, executive director of the Europe and Central Asia division of Human Rights Watch. “Financial pressure and other subtle forms of government interference have become commonplace, posing a serious threat to media freedom.”

16. Albanian Government Approved Free Trade Agreement With FRY albanian government Approved Free Trade Agreement with FRY Sabac MinisterialCouncil of the albanian government approved last night free trade agreement http://www.invest-in-serbia.com/English/news/archive/2003_01/17/2003_01_17_03.ht

home back www.invest-in-serbia.com 17. January 2003 - Friday Albanian Government Approved Free Trade Agreement with FRY Sabac - Ministerial Council of the Albanian government approved last night free trade agreement between Albania and FR Yugoslavia. The obligations that come from the agreement regard the implementation of the Memorandum about Understanding for Trade Liberalization, signed by countries of Southeastern Europe Stability Pact. The agreement between the two countries was a result of regional cooperation process, lead by Ministries of Economy and Finances of the two countries, as well as Ministries of Agriculture, Ministries of Industry and other ministries. The agreement also implies open negotiations of Albanian and Yugoslav side about Free Trade Agreement with Kosovo. Free Trade Agreement also relates to continued implementation of Albanian government’s program for further trade liberalization. At the same time, Albanian government basically approved free trade agreement between Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina. home

17. U.S. WELCOMES TALKS BETWEEN ALBANIAN GOVERNMENT, OPPOSITION, 12/22 12/22/98. TEXT US WELCOMES TALKS BETWEEN albanian government, OPPOSITION.( An extremely positive first step ). albanian government/OPPOSITION TALKS. http://www.usembassy.it/file9801/alia/98122206.htm

TEXT: U.S. WELCOMES TALKS BETWEEN ALBANIAN GOVERNMENT, OPPOSITION ("An extremely positive first step") Washington State Department Spokesman James Rubin said the discussions between Albanian Prime Minister Majko and Democratic Party President Berisha are "an extremely positive first step in healing the political cleavages that have stymied Albania's reform process and efforts to seek integration with the larger European community." Following is the text of the statement: (Begin text) U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesman Press Statement by James P. Rubin, Spokesman December 22, 1998 ALBANIAN GOVERNMENT/OPPOSITION TALKS The United States welcomes the December 21 discussions between Albanian Prime Minister Majko and Democratic Party President Berisha. We view this as an extremely positive first step in healing the political cleavages that have stymied Albania's reform process and efforts to seek integration with the larger European community. We urge all parties to maintain the positive momentum from this encounter, and we look forward to more concrete developments. We would hope that the student strike, for example, could be resolved quickly through good-faith discussions. It is our hope that the Democratic Party will begin the last year of the 20th Century as a full participant in the Albanian parliament the Albanian people deserve no less. (End text)

18. CER | Albania: Prime Minister Meets With Bush Powell encouraged the albanian government to continue in this role andto make use of its influence in developing a regional dialogue. http://www.ce-review.org/01/16/albanianews16.html

Vol 3, No 16 7 May 2001 CER INFO front page overview our awards CER cited ... e-mail us ARCHIVES year 2000 year 1999 interviews by subject ... search MORE ebookstore pbookshop music shop video store ... links News from Albania All the important news since 27 April 2001 Artur Nura Prime Minister Meta meets with George W Prime Minister Ilir Meta made an official visit to Washington DC, last week. The highlight of his trip was an unscheduled 20-minute meeting in the White House with US President George W Bush. Bush's National Security Adviser, Condoleeza Rice, was also present. "I greatly appreciate your leadership," said President Bush, according to the prime minister's office. The US President congratulated Meta on the progress Albania has made recently in pursuing a constructive foreign policy in South-eastern Europe. Bush also reportedly hailed the progress marked by Albania itself, stressing that the stability of the Albanian state is even more important than that of the region. A press release from the prime minister's office says that Meta and Bush were in full agreement about all the issues discussed in their meeting. Meta briefs Colin Powell During his visit to Washington, the Albanian Prime Minister also met with US Secretary of State Colin Powell. The primary issues addressed by the two were regional problems in South-eastern Europe, economic reforms, the ongoing democratization process in Albania and foreign investment.

19. Central Europe Review - Albanian News Review In Brussels, the albanian government recently delivered a file of complaintsabout foreign companies that are abusing their contracts' time limits and http://www.ce-review.org/00/26/albanianews26.html

Vol 2, No 26 3 July 2000 CER INFO front page overview sponsor us advertising ... e-mail us ARCHIVES year 2000 year 1999 by subject by author ... search MORE bookshop music shop video store conferences ... links News from Albania All the important news since 26 June 2000 Artur Nura Europe calls for fair elections The Council of Europe (CE) has passed a resolution calling for fair elections in Albania. In answer to Albanian concerns about upcoming local elections, the Council came out in support of the electoral law passed by the leftist parliamentary majority and is calling on all political parties to accept the election results. The law has been rejected by most of the opposition parties. Democratic Party Reform Group (DPRG) member of parliament Genc Pollo praised the CE monitors' report while voicing some objections about the electoral law, but Vili Minarolli, a representative of Sali Berisha's Democratic Party, expressed stronger objections on points that had not been considered by the CE. The Council's report also praised the progress made by Albania despite the grave economic and social crisis of 1997, brought about by the collapse of massive pyramid schemes and by the Kosovo crisis of 1999. According to the CE, Albania has managed to establish state authority over the entire country. At the same time, the council called on Albanian authorities to prove to the international community that they are doing their best to find and bring to justice those responsible for the murder of Democratic Party Deputy Azem Hajdari.

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