Romania's postrevolution moves abolish death penalty
Interim President Ion Iliescu announced major reforms as Romania absolved the death penalty, disbanded the Securitate secret police, and legalized private property. Crowds lit candles for victims as the nation marked its first non-Communist New Year in four decades and eyed multiparty elections in April.
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Havel denounces toppled regime in New Year speech
Vaclav Havel, newly elected president of Czechoslovakia, harshly attacked the Communist regime for wrecking the economy and environment in his first address. He promised amnesty, free elections, and a free market, urged Vatican and Israel ties, and called for broader international recognition. He travels to Munich to meet Kohl and von Weizsäcker, while East Berlin hosts the playwriter’s first foreign trip in two decades.
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Albania vows to stay socialist under hardline leader
In a New Year address Ramiz Alia pledged Albania would resist upheavals seen in Eastern Europe and remain a socialist state. He warned anti Albanian forces seek to undermine the country, while noting Albania's goal of an improving supply of food and consumer goods amid required austerity. Albania remains isolated with restricted visits and strict media control.
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