On Sunday, the news bulletins of the state broadcasting stations of Serbia and Montenegro carried a report from Athens concerning the positions of some of the Black Sea Initiative countries regarding the lifting of the embargo imposed on truncated Yugoslavia. According to the report by Tanjug’s correspondent from the Greek capital, it was said, among other things, that “the request by five countries of the Black Sea Initiative—namely Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Moldova and Ukraine—to lift the embargo against Serbia and Montenegro was also joined by the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Albania. The inclusion of Albania on the list of countries that have requested such a thing seems absurd, if one considers the statements of our government officials, who link the lifting of the embargo to the resolution of the Kosovo issue, let alone asking others to do so. But, on the other hand, the efforts of Greek diplomacy to lift the embargo against Belgrade as soon as possible are also well known. Bearing this in mind, and the recent rapid rapprochement between Athens and Tirana, a tiny grain of doubt inevitably arises about such a move. But Belgrade’s propaganda speculation cannot be ruled out either; it may be seeking, through words, to present such a thing as a fait accompli, with the aim of putting international organizations under pressure. In any case, it is up to the Albanian government to take a firmer stance in response to such reports and to issue the necessary denial quickly, since hesitation, delay, etc. may feed doubts and illusions that cannot pass without leaving a mark, first and foremost throughout the Albanian world.

Within the framework of the Partnership for Peace and bilateral and multilateral cooperation with the armed forces of NATO member countries, a sub-unit of our army left for Greece yesterday to take part in a multinational exercise codenamed “Nju Spirit ’95,” official sources report. The exercise is humanitarian in nature, and forces from Greece, the USA, Albania, Bulgaria and Romania are taking part. This is the first time that a sub-unit of our army will conduct exercises outside the coun- Albanian officers command troops in exercises of other armies. Meanwhile, the Albanian army will have its own responsibility at the exercise’s central headquarters. During the exercise phases, our personnel will study and master new elements of humanitarian relief operations. The official announcement does not make clear when the Greek troops’ return visit will take place. try. ki

As pressure on Belgrade to recognize the borders of Bosnia-Herzegovina has steadily increased—a move that could lead to the suspension of the embargo against the Federal Republic of former Yugoslavia—the firm opposition of the Bosnian Serb separatists has come to the fore. In a statement by Krajshnik, president of the “parliament of Pale,” the leader of Belgrade himself is warned. Although it may be Milosheviç’s decision, Krajshnik said, recognizing Bosnia-Herzegovina would be a historic mistake. Whoever it may be, even Milosheviç himself, has no right to decide against the interests of his people.

Whoever reads anti-communist statements speaks in favor of the communists, because they justify their communist statements. You have to make communist statements to become good democrats. Right-wing statements balance the left, says the analyst. But the left should not be balanced; the left should be allowed to grow heavier, because then it will sink under its great weight. This is the theory of those who are light in the head. The left, meanwhile, has also disliked statements that devalue its earlier statements. They are not very keen on having their statements devalued. It’s no problem if the securities of the persecuted are devalued; the communists’ statements must not be devalued. Albania should leave NATO before it is even admitted, because NATO is too Oriental. It has many bases in the East that are of American origin and Islamic culture. States such as Gre... were not admitted to this eastern alliance for nothing.

The “pearls” of veteran Hysen Alibali in a Serbian newspaper during his visit to Belgrade(!) They invited our veteran, Hysen Alibali, to Belgrade for the events marking the 50th anniversary of the victory over fascism. And there, along with greetings from his Organization, he also sends a promise from the party close to his heart (the Socialist Party) to the socialists in power there. “We cannot organize a celebration like this in Tirana because the Socialist Party is not in power there; perhaps in the future...” the veteran from Shkodra, a guest of his Serbian “fellow combatants” in Belgrade, tells the newspaper “Politika.” When this breed of veterans express their sympathy for the “legendary commander,” people are right to call it nostalgia. But when they become enthusiastic about Moscow and Belgrade, the sworn enemies of the “Commander,” what are we to make of it? Nostalgia?

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