If the sentence is not reduced, he will remain detained even if elected as a Member of the European Parliament
Fredi Beleris
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The choice of Beleris
Greeks in the US sent a strong message to Albania & the US Government that they stand by the elected Mayor of Himara as well as all Greeks of Northern Epirus
It came after a complaint by the elected mayor of Himara Fredi Beleris - Albania hopes the presence of another member of the minority will appease Greece
The possibility of filing an appeal with the European Court of Human Rights is being considered
Severe criticism for the unjustifiable gesture from foreign organizations - They urge him to apologize
Andreas Loverdos visited him stating, "the conviction to two years in prison is tangible evidence that the rule of law does not exist in Albania"
"The Albanian Prime Minister, with the support of the international community from the beginning of this case, has shown his position"
The elected mayor of Himara speaks of a parody trial - "My crime is that we want to be the masters of our ancestral land", he says