The Bari Prosecutor’s Office seeks those responsible for a 1943 massacre of Italian servicemen “I killed the 129 carabinieri to take their clothes” CARLO BOLLINO ELBASAN — It was a massacre, and today, 50 years later, Italy is seeking to bring punishment and justice to the 138 carabinieri who fell in an ambush while marching toward the Selenicë mines. The Public Prosecutor’s Office of the Republic of Bari has decided to investigate in order to identify those responsible for the massacre, committed “not during the war, but in a genuine act of terror,” which was another episode in the partisan war of the Albanian people, who wanted to liberate their homeland from the Fascist occupation. The charge, provisionally brought against unknown persons, is massacre: a crime that remains punishable even after so much time. The criminal case was opened by Prosecutor Carlo Maria Capristo, who has so far heard testimony from an Albanian citizen, a witness to the massacre. This is the first time judicial authorities have begun an investigation into war crimes committed in Albania, and it may not be the last. Another recently uncovered episode could become the focus of the investigation. It is the deeply merciless story of the 129 carabinieri led by Colonel Giulio Gamucci and massacred “in the bright October sunshine of 1943,” in a village near Elbasan. The report was made by Kadri Azis Hoxha, now 82, a former commander of a partisan formation, later imprisoned for 27 years on Enver Hoxha’s orders. Kadri told Major Ciro Cantore, an officer of the General Commissariat for War Fallen of the Italian Ministry of Defense, the details of this mass killing, also indicating the location of the common grave where the carabinieri were buried. On June 5, Cantore and his men will begin excavations in the village of Fushë-Gurrë, near Elbasan, in search of the bodies. Kadri Hoxha calls the killing unlawful: “A thousand carabinieri voluntarily surrendered to my Brigade, and I, together with a handful of other partisans, escorted them from their military formation in Pishkash to our base at Fushë-Gurrë in Orenjë. We asked them who wanted to join us in the war against the Germans, and Gamucci’s carabinieri, together with 150 Italian servicemen led by Colonel Achile Rosito, accepted the proposal. Then the order came from Enver Hoxha and Mehmet Shehu to kill them: an unlawful order, because the General Staff of the Albanian National Liberation Army had decided that all foreign forces that had withdrawn and taken part in our war would be considered brothers in arms.” But why did the killing take place? The answer is given in a chilling document in the possession of “Gazeta,” preserved in the archive of the Party of Labour. It is the account of Xhemal Staravecka, at the time Commander of the Second Battalion of the First Partisan Assault Brigade, who later joined the ranks of Balli Kombëtar. He was the one who carried out the killing: “I was given the order to kill the carabinieri,” Staravecka writes in leaflet number 5 of 1943, “because we needed their military clothes. I summoned Colonel Gamucci, telling him I would escort him and his men as far as Fusha e Burrelit. After about two hours on foot, I tied them up, divided them into five groups and, after stripping them naked, killed them. I personally killed 17. It was a terrible massacre: one cannot decide that a person should be killed just so another can wear his clothes.” Skënderbeg central square ...[?] recently. The expenses for maintaining the administrative apparatus of education, health, and the municipality itself were also approved. A relatively large share of these funds will continue to go toward social assistance expenses. A group of Albanian partisans

The government has allocated 1,220,000 lekë for 1993 TIRANA (Fa.Ba.) — The budget of the Municipality of Tirana for 1993 is more than 1,222,000 lekë. This was decided at the latest meeting of the capital’s Municipal Council. The amount will continue to be provided mainly from government funds. Municipal tax revenues will account for a small percentage of the budget. The taxes collected this year will remain at their current low levels. By the end of the year, only 10 million lekë will be collected (from the cleaning tax paid by traders and citizens and the open-market tax). At the meeting, the priority areas for investment were determined. They are: municipal services, education, culture, and health. In the area of municipal services, the Municipality ordered the enterprises under its authority to use the funds available to them only for their approved purpose. The areas in which further investment will be made are: construction of the water supply system (64,000 lekë), completion of housing projects begun long ago, and investment to improve the capital’s roads and sewers. Special funds were allocated to improve the education and cultural system. A special school for children with disabilities will soon be built with this funding. Funds were also allocated in the same area for the further development of cultural and sporting life in the capital. The new funds made available to the health system are intended to raise the standard of healthcare and protect the health of mothers and children. Special attention will be devoted during this month of 1993 to preventing and combating infectious diseases, a problem that has become a concern recently. expenses. Skënderbeg central square

THIEVES IDENTIFIED — SARANDË — The perpetrators of several thefts in the Sarandë district were identified thanks to an operation by the local police. First, the perpetrators of a number of thefts recently reported in the city’s warehouses were caught. Another group was caught in the act while attempting to commit a theft in the village of Dhivër. The police also managed to arrest the perpetrators of the theft of the motor from the speedboat belonging to Greek citizen Kristo Dardallo, which took place some time ago. The recovered motor, worth 2 million drachmas, was returned to its owner. Investigations have been opened into all these cases. WORLD BANK SEMINAR — KORÇË — The World Bank held a seminar with agricultural specialists and staff from the water enterprises of the city of Korçë. The World Bank representatives had previously offered their technical assistance to train water-user associations in how to conclude contracts and prepare their budgets. The condition was reiterated that the World Bank would invest in irrigation only in villages where water-user associations are functioning. CHILDREN’S SONG FESTIVAL — KAVAJË — The Children’s Cultural Center organized the Song Festival for children of this district in Kavajë. At the end of the competition, the first prize was won by the little girl Majlinda Dabulla. The show was sponsored by the trading company “Mondial Risks”. During the three days of the festival, 22 songs were presented and around 90 children took part, not only as singers and instrumentalists, but also as dancers and comedians. The comedian from Durrës, Muharrem Hoxha, also took part in the show.

“The situation could get out of control” TIRANA — “If a conflict were to break out in Kosovo, the situation for us Albanians would risk getting out of control.” TIRANA — “If a conflict were to break out in Kosovo, the situation for us Albanians would risk getting out of control. Although the government has declared that it will respect neutrality, and we ourselves are trying to find a peaceful solution, my view is that aggression against the Albanian people of Kosovo would lead to uncontrollable reactions, and the conflict would risk turning into a Balkan war.” This is the concern Eduart Selami, Chairman of the Democratic Party, expressed to “Gazeta” while commenting on the current international crisis in the former Yugoslavia. “The situation in Kosovo is delicate and complex,” Selami added, “and the Albanian population living there is exposed to many dangers.” Speaking about the domestic political situation, by contrast, the Chairman of the Democratic Party ruled out the possibility of a parliamentary crisis and early general elections. “An attack is being mounted by conservative forces,” Selami said, “who firmly oppose the current government, but it is not right that the country should have to vote immediately.”

TIRANA — Shkëlqim Kokona is the new Prosecutor of Tirana. This was decided by the High Council of Justice, chaired by Sali Berisha, President of the Republic. The vacant post of Tirana prosecutor is being filled following the resignation submitted a few days ago by the former prosecutor, Avni Doçi. The new prosecutor, Kokona, takes up the post after 12 years of experience in the field of justice, where he has worked as a judge, prosecutor, and investigator. His most recent position was Deputy Prosecutor of the Tirana district.

The young man was traveling in Ali Spahiu’s car TIRANA — (Ed. La.) — Dramatic traffic accident in Tirana. A Mercedes-Benz, an official car belonging to Ali Spahiu, Deputy Chairman of the Democratic Party and Chairman of that party’s Parliamentary Group, crashed into the corner of an apartment building, possibly because of excessive speed. Among the passengers in the car was Erli Pëllumbi, son of the Deputy Chairman of the Socialist Party. The young man is in serious condition in hospital. Ali Spahia learned of the accident in Strasbourg, where he was on official business. His driver, Arjan Çanaj, 27, who was driving the car, was detained by police and is now hospitalized with injuries in the prison hospital. The most seriously injured is the son of Servet Pëllumbi. In the accident, the young man suffered a severed arm, and doctors at Tirana Civil Hospital performed surgery to stop possible bleeding. Along with Erli Pëllumbi, two other friends of his and the driver are also hospitalized; they had been traveling together at high speed through the streets of Tirana that night: Genti Hoxha, with a serious facial fracture, and Andi Havari, whose condition is less serious. The serious accident occurred sometime in the afternoon, near the “Dinamo” stadium. The following day, the wrecked car was dragged away by a regular bus on one of Tirana’s interurban routes, clearing the scene. Investigators from Tirana’s Traffic Police then immediately began inquiries to establish the exact circumstances of the accident. So far, these authorities have published nothing conclusive about this mystery. Perhaps the fact that the driver is also in hospital is delaying a speedy conclusion.

Everyone dreams when they sleep. This is an extremely normal fact, except that sometimes these dreams are so beautiful or so terrible that they leave you amazed and bewildered when you wake up. But dreams can also be “warning signs,” that is, they may contain a prediction, a warning about what may happen in the future. Every week, “Gazeta Shqiptare” offers its readers an explanation and the meaning of the objects and situations most often dreamed about. Mother The subconscious feelings associated with the figure of the mother are naturally love, protection, tenderness and comfort. But if relations with one’s mother are not good, her figure may also appear in a frightening form. In an attempt to understand why, when a dream expresses these feelings, the mother’s figure is replaced by a symbol; that is, after all, it is difficult for the dreamer to accept having such a frightening idea of their mother. A dream about one’s mother often expresses the need to shed light on one’s unconscious. Good omens for those who dream of their mother. However, if you dream that she is dead, dangers are foretold. Pig Dreaming of it symbolizes selfishness, ignorance and vulgarity. It may also be seen as a general character trait of a person guilty of some bad behavior, or as a person for whom we have very little regard. Contradictory predictions are associated with this animal: it may signify family blessing and gain, but also separation between lovers and the death of friends. Illness Dreaming of illness reveals our fear of becoming ill. There are cases of illnesses appearing in dreams beforehand, both for ourselves and for people close to us. Likewise, seeing yourself as ill may express our desire for advancement, to have a well-cared-for life, to adopt a more peaceful attitude, and to be pampered as we were when we were children and the focus of our parents’ attention. If the illness is very serious, for example cancer, its meaning is complex, and concerns difficult relationships with an authoritarian mother. Dreaming of an illness affecting a stranger foretells illness for that person; if it affects relatives or acquaintances, it brings minor troubles; when the illness is epidemic, it brings good luck. Hand The hand symbolizes power and authority. But that is not all. The hand has many meanings: dominion, possession, human activity in general. It is important to dream that you are washing your hands: this means you want to cleanse yourself of a fault you have committed. Clapping your hands means you want to bring things together; seeing a boy being born means you feel guilty; seeing a severed hand conceals a trauma connected with separation or a mother’s abandonment. Dreaming of beautiful hands means you have a happy future. A right hand foretells new friendships. Washing your hands foretells sorrow and difficulties. Illustration with the text “Stars and dreams”

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