Doctor of Sciences Mark-Diste. Leninisht Servet Pëllumbi met in Janina with the Greek foreign minister, Karolios Papulias. The PS and its propaganda outlets did not report this meeting. Perhaps they would not have reported it if the other information outlets had not remembered to do so. Immediately after the announcement, “ZP” made a statement. It must be said that they showed great interest in this statement. Interest in it as such, because of the important fact that Greek government officials are extremely reluctant to sit at the table with Albanians, especially Albanian government officials. Beyond that, it was also of interest for the simple reason that, having a common socialist language, many important things could have been explained: for example, the killings of the soldiers in Peshkëpi could have been explained; perhaps reasons could have been found for why Greek government officials hesitate to sit at negotiating tables with Albanian government officials. Albanians expected the socialist Pëllumbi to tell the socialist Papulias about the anti-Albanian activities of the leaders of the minority in southern Albania, perhaps even asking what reasons lay behind the government of socialist Papulias promoting and directing these activities. But Pëllumbi had not gone to Janina for such matters. He had gone to discuss the Albanian state with his Greek counterparts?! The Communists’ position in their dealings with the world is well known: by putting internationalism first—that is, by loving other peoples—they fight nationalism, meaning they do not love their own peoples! Albanian communists, alias today’s socialists, are no exception to this rule. Not even their Pëllumbi, Servet Pëllumbi, could be an exception. Anastasi Angjeli also took part in the Janina talks (ZP reports), but the newspaper does not quote anything he said. Perhaps he was assigned the role of interpreter from Albanian into Greek! Or vice versa, from Greek into Albanian, since Papulias has not yet learned Albanian. What matters is that Pëllumbi went to Greece to express concern about lifting the blockade of

A plan to arm the minority population submitted for sponsorship in Athens Lists have been prepared of the cells, units and detachments awaiting machine guns and pistols from Athens. One of the leaders of this military organization among the small Greek minority in Albania has received the code number 3 603028; Mr. Grigor Gazeli has specified the leaders, the cadres and the people who are to be armed. He has attached to this project the method of collective Greek “self-defence,” thereby placing in the crosshairs those who are often called, in the minority accent, “Albanian brothers.” In the history of this century, this is the second time efforts have been made to organize the Greek minority in the South for war. After Zograf’s self-proclaimed government at the beginning of this century, when Greek Andartes bands attacked and massacred southern Albania, Mr. Gazeli is the second military strategist to attempt a massacre among the small Greek population of the South. His recommendations to Athens—that the cells be given weapons and one machine gun each, that cadres be given pistols, and that special units be created in every possible form—automatically create a state of war within the minority. The state of emergency declared in the project of this military strategist may not yet be accepted as normal by the Greek minority, but that does not mean these people are not gripped by a war psychosis. They have been given the mission of gathering the clouds of war over the South and remain faithful to their oath to the very end, regardless of the fact that this oath first brings the Greek minority to mind. The Greek strategist’s plan recommends that the vehicles carrying weapons pass through Laçi (a code name belonging to another military leader) and another person code-named “Qendra.” According to him, their movement through Albanian territory is secured, while their distribution and storage pose no problem at all. All this great effort to organize for war stands in contrast to the studied calm of a former Albanian minister of Defence of Greek origin, who a few days ago attended the “Omonia” association’s press conference and calmly listened to Qirjazati speak. It would have been very easy for this minister to arm the Greeks across the border with secret military plans, or the Greeks here with advice on the matter. But apparently this did not happen completely. The military strategists from among the Greek minority are far more aggressive towards the Albanians. They are seeking weapons for war and are preparing (continued on page 2) DIGITURA: The hurriedly handwritten facsimile contains notes for a project to arm the minority population in southern Albania. Omonia strategist Thanas Papathanasi presents the division into local cells, regional offices and prefectural offices. The “Self-defence” chapter states: “– Give the cells weapons and one machine gun each! – Give pistols to the cadres! – Create units (Groups)!”

Greek stubbornness breaks yet another record: a member state of the Twelve, moreover currently holding the presidency of the European Union, appears before the European Court of Justice to account for its actions. On Tuesday, Greece appeared before the European Court of Justice to justify the embargo it had unilaterally imposed on the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. This judicial proceeding, unusual in the experience of the EU, is taking place after the other member states of the Twelve failed to persuade Greece to lift the embargo imposed on Macedonia four months ago. Greece is accused of violating EU free-trade rules by imposing the embargo on Macedonia. This is the formal charge on which its European partners have taken Greece to court; in addition, however, the governments of European countries have also described Greek policy as a breach of EU foreign-policy norms. For its part, Greece will try to present arguments to justify its decision to impose the embargo. Among them are matters involving state secrets, which is why the first hearing was held behind closed doors. The main arguments Greece will put forward in this case will be those it has repeated since Macedonia was declared an independent state: its flag and national symbols, and the name of the former republic of the Yugoslav federation. Greece claims that by using this name—which is also that of a region in northern Greece—and by using the Star of Vergina as its symbol, linking it to Greek history, Macedonia risks making territorial claims against Greece in the future. Greece has always spoken out against Macedonia’s name and the use of its symbols, but more than fear of the so-called

This fact, whose bitterness begins as soon as it is mentioned, and which, to a discerning mind, has drifted into creating a state of poor physical health, as though AND THE PETROL SPENT ON THE JOURNEYS TO

On the occasion of the celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the June Revolution and the formation of Fan Noli’s government, several events were held in the capital.

Meditation on the trial of the bloc leaders This fact, whose bitterness begins as soon as it is perceived, intensifies when expressed and becomes as bitter as wormwood the moment it is put down on paper, seems to be borne out by the mass calm and indifference with which the trial of the surviving bloc leaders is being followed (are the dead any less guilty?). perceived, intensifies when expressed and becomes as bitter as wormwood the moment it is put down on paper, seems to be borne out by the mass calm and indifference with which the trial of the surviving bloc leaders is being followed (are the dead any less guilty?). The way the trial of the unscrupulous gluttons and criminals—who still have the blood of the innocent beneath their fingernails—is being conducted and publicized gives a sharp-eyed and thoughtful, troubled mind the impression that no trial is taking place in the courtroom; rather, it is simply the procedure for punishing the oxen that thresh the grain, after they have been caught squeezing the sacks of grain in their hunger. The dry television reports that try to present the grins of Ramiz and the dozing of Adil or Manush as news, as well as the insistence on saying that Manush or Adil left the hearings midway because of poor physical health, seem intended to stir people’s pity for a few shrunken, senile old men who knew—or did they even know?—what they had done. And a sudden thought strikes these same sharp, troubled minds like a bolt of lightning: COULD THE TRIAL REALLY BE LIKE THIS IF ENVER HOXHA HIMSELF WERE ALSO IN THE DOCK? WOULD HE TOO BE TRIED OVER THE COFFEE AND PETROL SPENT ON TRIPS TO DRILON, VLORË OR PRAPA DIELLIT, WHEREVER HE HAD BEEN? Amid this drowsiness and indifference surrounding the trial and sentencing of the surviving bloc leaders, (it would not be surprising if tomorrow, relying on the wording or perhaps a provision of the Charter of Human Rights, some kind of majority or several minorities

On the occasion of the celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the June Revolution and the formation of Fan Noli’s government, several events were held in the capital. government, several events were held in the capital. On this occasion, the square in front of the Academy of Sciences in Tirana was named “Fan Noli.” Presidents Berisha and Rugova, Father Artur Liolini, the Mayor of Tirana, Mr. Kelmendi, and others attended the ceremony. Yesterday morning, an exhibition of documents, photographs and books dedicated to the June Revolution and Fan Noli’s government was also inaugurated at the National Museum. “Republika” correspondent

The “Euro-Rilindja” Printing House was inaugurated the day before yesterday in Tirana. the day before yesterday in Tirana. The ceremony organized on this occasion was attended by the President of the Republic of Kosovo, Dr. Ibrahim Rugova, Prime Minister Bujar Bukoshi, the Minister of Local Government of the Republic of Albania, Rexhep Uka, political and cultural figures, representatives of embassies, as well as representatives of the mass media from Albania, Kosovo and the diaspora. The many participants were greeted by Mehmet Emërllahu, editor of “Rilindja” publications in Switzerland and Tirana, who emphasized, among other things, that the “Euro-Rilindja” Printing House is the result of the persistent work of a collective trying to survive its hardships and bear witness to the identity of Albanians under these difficult circumstances of crisis in the Balkans. On this occasion, also greeted those present. Expressing his pleasure at this important investment, which will provide new impetus to the publication of newspapers and books in general, he pointed out that this is further evidence of the printing house’s survival under the conditions of the existence of the Berlin Wall running through the middle of the world. At the end of his address, Dr. Rugova congratulated the employees of “Rilindja” on this new achievement and wished them work and even greater success in the future. As is known, four years ago the Serbian state tested its scenario for destroying the Albanian press in Kosovo on the newspaper “Rilindja.” The closure of this newspaper in Prishtina and throughout the territory of truncated Yugoslavia was followed by the shutdown of Radio Television of Kosovo and, later, the entire solid Albanian press system in Kosovo. The revival of the newspaper “Rilindja” in Switzerland, as a professional and financial initiative of the editorial staff itself, its arrival in Albania, and the inauguration of this printing house now demonstrate, four years later, that the Albanian press and freedom of speech can survive in the face of the most regressive political manias of this century’s end. Photo: Armando Babani

** Zhivorad Igiq, a Kosovo Serb, a supporter of anti-Albanian campaigns in Kosovo, and promoter of the “theory” that Albanians should be divided into “shqiptarë” and “albanca,” has now decided that, in recognition of these “merits,” Albanians should address him as “Your Excellency.” In any case, Igiq’s appointment as ambassador to Albania shows one thing: the Serbs have given up spreading the “Serbian truth” about Kosovo. They have given up because among Albanians “His Excellency” is unlikely to find anyone who will listen to him seriously. The foreign diplomatic corps in Tirana will treat what “His Excellency” says with reserve, knowing his biography. Judging solely by “His Excellency’s” biography, Igiq’s appointment could also be called a provocation. But, on the other hand, which Serb on today’s Serbian political scene would not be a provocation? Is not all Serbian politics a provocation to Albanians and the entire civilized world? The Albanian government can accept or refuse the credentials of “His Excellency” Igiq. If it refuses them—which it cannot do indefinitely with all the Igiqs Serbia has—there will not be even one step backward with negative consequences, whoever and whatever. Yet great tolerance has not been shown in Serbia, because Igiq was surely not appointed for his diplomatic and political “skills” or for his “extensive knowledge” of Albanians. If his credentials are accepted, we can assure “His Excellency” Igiq that he will feel exactly as those who know him in [unclear] know? With Igiq’s appointment as ambassador to Albania, Serbia is certain of one thing: Albania will not return the same treatment. It will not, because it cannot. Because Albania has no counterparts to Igiq. “His Excellency” Igiq could find no counterpart in Albania or anywhere else in the world. ARBEN POPOCI

Photograph of a group of men gathered at a ceremony.

The madwoman N of the capital, holding a large bundle of newspapers, made a solemn march on Tuesday afternoon past the former Stalin statue. At 12:00, she climbed the steps of the Palace of Culture and, tossing the bundle of newspapers into the air, delivered this speech. “Dear friends! Esteemed people of Tirana! Today I am very happy, because I have observed that important figures, even party leaders, have begun to concern themselves with my well-known person. What is important is that when they speak about me publicly, down below they melt away while writing anonymously. I also want to note that when they talk about me, they say stranger things than the mad people do. I publicly announce that it is not at all true that I did not receive the fees from the newspaper “Republika.” I received them all, and I want to assure you that I deposited the vast majority of them in certain account numbers and other little nests, which I will make public after a much broader expansion of minority rights has been secured. I have also commissioned the famous photographer Xan to retouch some remarkable photographs, which I will need to use next month, that is, in July, because, as you know, for some people this month is and will remain historic. On this occasion I would single out its middle. Despite the photographer Xan’s human effort, some of the most prominent faces could not be erased. I am very sorry about this, but there is nothing you can do. In any case, I will try to be ever more (less) tolerant. I will use this dossier, and the others that have never been made public, in the hottest month. On Wednesday evening, the madwoman, standing before a politically and religiously pluralistic crowd, said these words: “I ask the well-known public figure Frok Kupi Kollanen for the tie that the Kosovars bought for me in Switzerland. They gave it to me, and he kept it. The earth does not swallow a trust, so I want the tie. It was a rare tie, with unusual colors. The earth does not swallow a true trust, so I want the tie. Otherwise, I’ll take the tie that he gave Papulias Sërvet Pellumbit. Greek ties are more expensive and sh...” KRONIKANI