Original newspaper scan
scroll · drag · double-click

Gazeta Shqiptare

E shtunë 20 korrik 1993

AIDS strikes again

The second case is discovered Minister Shehu: It is a powerful virus. TIRANA — Today a second case of AIDS was discovered in Albania. The patient is a young man who has returned from abroad and is under the care of specialist doctors. The Minister of Health, Shehu, stated that the disease remains a serious risk and requires strong preventive measures. He described the virus as a 'powerful virus' and called on citizens to exercise maximum caution. Health services are closely following the case and are carrying out the necessary tests on the patient's close contacts. According to official sources, the patient's condition is stable[?].
Shehu Tiranë Shqipëri

Polluted water in Tirana's pipes

Simultaneous demonstrations in queue "Polluted water in Tirana's pipes" TIRANA — [text partially illegible?] residents have raised concerns about drinking water quality. In some areas of the capital, the water coming from the taps appears cloudy and dark in color. Specialists acknowledge that the worn-out network and recent work on the pipelines have caused temporary contamination. Citizens complain about a lack of information and are calling for urgent measures. Meanwhile, the authorities promise cleaning of the lines and increased laboratory checks. View of Tirana's water supply system
Tiranë

Here is who exploits the clandestine migrants

One injured In Vorë, a fishing boat with machinery from Lezha ANCONA — [text partly illegible?] An operation by the Italian authorities has uncovered a network that exploits clandestine migrants. According to preliminary data, at the center of the scheme are intermediaries who promise passage to Italy in exchange for large sums. One person was injured during the operation. The investigation is continuing to identify the organizers and their links to departures from the Albanian coast.
Ancona Vorë Lezhë Itali Shqipëri

Abusive fishermen stopped: use of dynamite

TIRANA — [text partially illegible?] Controls in the coastal areas have brought to light cases of dynamite being used for fishing. Specialists warn that this practice seriously damages marine fauna and endangers the lives of fishermen. The authorities announce that punitive measures have been taken against offenders. The economic and environmental damage is estimated to be high. 20 thousand a month! [text continues in the adjacent column, partly illegible?]
Tiranë

Only a drama of emigration?

Three Albanians in prostitution [long article, text mostly illegible because of the orientation and photo quality; dense columns of text can be seen around a photograph of a woman. Only fragments are readable such as:] "... prostitution ... emigration ..."

MONDO MADRE

Pera and tringëll [small note/corner with illustration; the rest of the text is illegible?]