Drug cultivation in Laç; marijuana planter arrested by police The third case in Albania has been discovered In the village of Patokmadhe The district police station and the former owner The property law makes progress On 10 September the chairman of the Commune will be elected 12 and 17. Representatives of the Government will take part According to the first reports arriving from the districts, yesterday the police in Lezha detected the cultivation of narcotic plants in Laç. A plot of land planted with marijuana was discovered and its owner was detained. This is the third case identified in Albania. LAÇ — A secret phone call reached the police station in Laç yesterday morning. The information reported that on the outskirts of the town, in the place called Patokmadhe, there was a plot of land with plants suspected to be narcotics. The police forces and specialists immediately went to the scene, where they found a plot planted with marijuana plants. According to official sources, the plot belonged to the citizen who was detained for verification. Samples of the plants found were taken at the scene and sent for expert examination. Preliminary investigations indicate that the cultivation had been done secretly. The police are investigating possible links between the cultivator and other people. Police sources said the case is the third discovered in the country and will be pursued rigorously. Checks are continuing in the village of Patokmadhe for other similar cases. Residents of the area have been questioned. Public order specialists have said that measures to control the territory will continue. The investigation continues. In Patokmadhe

The property law makes progress The presence of former owners is requested On 10 September the chairman of the Commune will be elected 12 and 17. Representatives of the Government will take part ANDREA STEFANI TIRANA — The first session held at the Chamber of Commerce to examine the property issue did not produce any final decision. Representatives of the association of former owners asked that people selected by them also be included in the commission. Some MPs and government representatives expressed the view that without the presence of the former owners the review process cannot move forward quickly. According to the information received, another meeting is expected to take place on 10 September, when the forms of representation will be determined. During the discussions it was said that the issue of the return and compensation of property remains among the most sensitive issues of the Albanian transition. Government representatives stressed the need for the matter to be handled carefully and without creating new social conflicts. The debate also focused on the way previous ownership records are documented. The association of former owners requested a review of some articles, while it was emphasized that the solution must be legal and acceptable. The discussions will continue at upcoming meetings.

“We invite Minister Anagnosti to the festival” Letter from the director it. “The... of Algiers” Pietrovo brings quite a lot for oneself 60 - 70 OLLO DE LUCA/PEDROVO The third international film festival is approaching. One of its invitees is the Italian director Ollo Pedrovo, who has sent a letter to our newspaper. In it he expresses the wish that the Minister of Culture, Mr. Anagnosti, also take part in the festival. The director emphasizes the importance of cultural cooperation and recalls that Albanian cinematography needs new contacts. In the letter he says that he will bring his latest film to the festival. According to him, this film was made with modest means, but with great artistic dedication. He adds that Italian public interest in cultural developments in Albania is growing. The festival organizers said that official invitations to cultural figures will be sent in the coming days. The festival is expected to be held in October and to have broad participation.

Rotary Club will donate 700,000 dollars Hepatitis B vaccination begins in January TIRANA — Mass vaccination against viral hepatitis B is expected to begin in the first months of next year. The news was announced by sources at the Ministry of Health, which specified that the financial assistance for this program will be provided by Rotary Club. According to preliminary data, the fund amounts to 700,000 dollars and will be used to secure vaccines and auxiliary materials. The program aims to cover the most at-risk age groups and will initially be extended to some pilot areas. Specialist doctors have assessed that viral hepatitis B remains a serious public health problem. They emphasize that vaccination is the most effective form of prevention and that implementing the program requires good logistical organization. Sources from the ministry said that the lists of beneficiary groups and distribution procedures are being prepared. The campaign is expected to start in January.

LAP — Some of the best-known leaders of the Islamic world have held contacts with Albanian political circles to discuss the possibility of increasing their influence in our country. Various sources have reported that in this regard, informal movements and meetings are increasing. Meanwhile, in some areas foreign missionaries have also been seen, and there have been differing reactions regarding their aims. Some see this as part of the country’s opening, while others see it as an attempt to exert political and cultural influence. Public debate on this issue is expanding. Observers stress that Albania must preserve its religious and national balance and not allow instrumentalization.

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