CARLO BOLLINO Parliament and the Press Law, and, as expected, controversy erupts. Just as the political forces were divided in the chamber (only PD voted in favor), journalists have taken sides: the blank page of “Zëri i Popullit” gives way to non-publication, while “Rilindja Demokratike” calls the law a “traffic light” for democracy. And yet the newspapers are one side, and the judiciary the other. But is that really all there is to it? Is there a law—a law of any kind—that is truly fair? The answer is no. Everywhere in the world, in all true democracies, there are always two sides, and the same applies to the law. The traffic light of justice turns red only for the subject; and if it is addressed only to the rules, it must also apply to those in the chamber who are supposed to enforce it. A law becomes fair only if the judges who rule on the press prove to be fair, independent, and impartial. At a meeting with the President of the Republic, the professor of this journalistic document, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, will be presented for his signature, along with the Press Law. It is also true that this law is not perfect. A fine of 600,000 lekë is absurd, but newspapers have paid many fines for publishing material of that kind; naturally, the provisions concerning confiscation are not clear and risk creating abuses. The possibility of imposing a preventive seizure (as severe as confiscation) for any criminal offense (such as revealing a judicial secret) is excessive. But errors can be understood by a court that knows how to be fair. And if a judge fails to do his duty, there is no law capable of preventing abuses. Perhaps this happens in all democracies; it will happen in Albania too. And if it does not, only then can—and must—the press take to the streets and protest forcefully. But we cannot hide the fact that this law—despite its limitations and its shortcomings—also represents an important beginning. At last, the Albanian press can express itself without prior permits or licenses, as has been the case until now. And journalists have official recognition. At last, the journalist is free, independent. In Albania, therefore, the press must above all serve to inform. To say what is wrong, what is disliked, what is not meant to be said, provided the aim is to tell the little that is known of the truth. The only law that contains no injustice is one that does not exist.

Italian investigations move to Albania Exclusive interview with the judge investigating the aid coming from Italy FRANCO GIULIANO ROME — Two small rooms on the fourth floor of the courthouse in Rome. This is where investigator Evelina Canale is conducting her investigation into the aid scandal in Albania, surrounded by a mountain of files and interrogation records, and studying for months the documents concerning the theft of several billion lire, concealed behind so-called Cooperation. Beyond this door, numbered 340, which no journalist has ever crossed so far, this investigator—little known in Italy but well known in Albania—is secretly preparing her next step: transferring her investigation to Albania. “Yes, I will go to Tirana,” she says. “I will leave as soon as all the authorizations are ready to begin questioning people who can provide us with valuable information to continue the investigation.” But this visit will be reciprocal: just these days, the Italian Ministry of Justice and Supreme Court have authorized Tirana prosecutor Arben Qeleshi to come to Italy to expand his investigation. Qeleshi will leave before the end of October. Investigator Canale explains: “The aid scandal conceals huge profits. So large that they are enough to corrupt officials and ministers, private drivers, and others, both in Italy and in Albania.” But another new development has emerged here in Rome: the files of the Italian investigator also contain the names of various Albanian organizations. For example, Albhankroll, a state body headquartered in Durrës and tasked with monitoring the verification of aid sent to Albania. “It was the structure of the Italian law on cooperation that helped bring this to light,” explains investigator Canale. “Because of this, Albania was not immune to this moral weakness either. On which side, then, lay the greater blame? The Italian or the Albanian side?” “No one in this case,” says the investigator, “is exempt from blame and responsibility. As far as my office is concerned, the aim is to establish who is responsible on the Italian side. For this reason, at the next hearing I will formally question the officials of Albhankroll, against whom there are serious suspicions. In fact: ‘a hypothesis of treason.’” In your investigation, is there evidence of bribes paid to Albanian officials? “There is no evidence of bribes at the moment,” she replies. “This investigation concerns inflated prices and favors granted to the companies that supplied the goods. The trip to Albania also aims to verify whether other crimes may have been committed.” Have any Albanian authorities helped your investigation? “Yes, I personally received many documents from Blerim Cela, Chairman of the State Control Commission, whom I met here in Rome. They are documents that I have examined, compared, and included in my file...” Are these documents useful to the investigation? “I can only say that Blerim Cela will be called as a witness in Italy.” Albanian authorities have also accused Italian authorities based in Albania of bearing part of the blame. Have you discovered anything? “Not yet,” Evelina Canale concludes, “but I do not rule out that this may happen in the coming weeks. My investigation is still at an early stage. And a lot depends on what is uncovered in Tirana.” Sella in Bari and Levant. Co

TIRANA — (Ed. La.) The Tirana Court has not yet set a date for the trial of four people held responsible for the Italian aid scandal. But PS chairman Fatos Nano and three former officials from the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will certainly appear before the trial panel by November 10, 1993. This date corresponds to the one-month deadline set by law, counted from the day the Tirana Prosecutor’s Office asked the Court for the preliminary investigation documents. It is also learned that Agj. Bendo, Chairman of the Tirana Court, will also preside over the trial panel in this case. The prosecutor representing the prosecution will be Arben Qeleshi, the Tirana Prosecutor. The participation of Nano’s defense lawyers, Sanxhaku and Tirana, remains uncertain; they had requested a relatively long period to review all the material relating to their client. It is also uncertain whether Nano himself will give an explanation at the trial, since, as is known, he refused to give explanations during sessions with the investigators. The charges against Nano—as currently presented—carry a sentence of 10 years’ imprisonment for abuse of office and 8 years for falsifying official documents.

SHKODËR — (Af. Ça) Another killing in Shkodër. The second in a few days. The cause: a simple quarrel. The day before yesterday, at about 1:35 p.m., Lek Draga, 70, a resident of the “Fahri Ramadan” neighborhood in Shkodër, was shot dead. A few days earlier, the victim had argued with Zef Deda, 40, from Torovica in Lezhë. The latter shot the victim with a pistol in front of the courtyard of his home. Years ago there had also been much talk of another death involving Zef Deda—now newly arrested after the murder—when his wife was found drowned at sea.

TIRANA — From now on, the assessment of taxable income generated by retail activity will be accurate and substantiated. Legislation and technology will help. The People’s Assembly has just approved the draft law “On the Documentation and Maintenance of Accounts for Tax Purposes.” For the first time, it establishes the obligation to install cash-register equipment in every retail and service outlet. Importers of the equipment required to implement this law will be directed by the state, while equipping all retail and service units with it will take place gradually.

THE PRIVATIZATION OF ENTERPRISES IN SHKODËR HAS STALLED — No applications have been submitted to buy enterprises in Shkodër. There are 12 small and medium-sized enterprises on the list drawn up and published by the district Privatization Agency, including the Knitwear Factory, the brick factory, and the bus manufacturing plant. The main reasons no purchase applications have been submitted are a lack of financial resources and the enterprises’ high valuations. MEETING AT THE GENERAL PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE: “CRIME AND CORRUPTION ON THE RISE” — The rising level of crime and corruption, as well as measures to combat this phenomenon, were at the center of a meeting held at the General Prosecutor’s Office. The importance of raising the scientific standard of the organization of investigations and the fight against crime was also emphasized. The Chairman of the Court of Justice and the Deputy Chairman of the Court of Cassation attended the meeting. EC LOANS TO SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE SOUTHWEST OF THE COUNTRY ARE PROVING EFFECTIVE — Some $140,000 allocated by the EC to small and medium-sized businesses in the southwestern region of the country has produced results. These loans have been used mainly in transport, bakeries, and dental workshops. Meanwhile, a further 3.5 million ECU is expected from the EC, and the number of loan applications has reached 130. ALBANIA ACCEPTED AS A FULL MEMBER OF THE WORLD TOURISM ORGANIZATION — By decision of the General Assembly, Albania has been admitted as a full member of the World Tourism Organization. A delegation from Albania, headed by Edmond Spaho, Minister of Tourism, also took part in the Assembly’s proceedings.

An anxious appeal for the Albanian who scored 11 points EDMOND LAÇI DURRËS — [The opening passage is garbled in the source.] The fate of the Albanian seems particularly difficult; the story of the little ones has now also been transferred. With all the details recalled for Kurxhi “Tosqubolli” and on an extraordinary day in the 18th round of the Italian championship. But while in Durrës a ticket is lost, the sailor from Durrës, during those 10 m[?]—living?—was so [illegible] in a [illegible] world? We continued [illegible]? The [illegible] of the… the Albanian is “Ilo” Guot[?] and is a citizen. Had suffered? the cards of [..] that see? [..] [illegible] two ten, and [illegible]? [..] port? [..]. […] The results of 8 044 U 18 data 12, the sailor from Durrës, along with others forgotten in Venice, where he had been on duty, also lost his chance to play. Indeed, he lost the chance to be called up in his own country as well; the sailors of U E? who scored 11 points—[garbled]—put in [illegible] 500 lire. He had 11 points. Now the feelings of triumph and [m?] learning have compelled the sailor from Durrës to inquire about his possible winnings. All the more so because he himself did not know that he had left the money he won in Italy. “Maybe I didn’t win with 18 and 12 points,” he tells the newspaper. “Please find out what happened to my ticket.” But the sailor’s colleagues proved merciless: a full 274 betting slips matched the results of 8 044 U 18 data 12. The sailor from Durrës, along with others forgotten in Venice—where he had been on duty—also lost his chance to play. Indeed, he lost the chance to be called up in his own country as well; the sailors of U E? who scored 11 points—[garbled]—put in [illegible] 500 lire. Totocalcio betting slips

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Everyone dreams when they sleep. This is an entirely normal fact, except that sometimes dreams are so beautiful or so bad that they leave you amazed and puzzled when you wake up. But dreams can also be “warning signs,” that is, they may contain a warning about what could happen in the future. Every week “Gazeta Shqiptare” offers its readers an explanation of the meaning of objects and situations that appear in dreams. VASE Psychological interpretation: A vase represents the mother’s womb. That is why breaking a vase in a dream means risking a miscarriage. A vase can also contain precious things: these stand for our values and qualities. The fear of breaking a vase is connected with the fear that we may be very fragile: it indicates a state of anxiety. A vase of flowers means happiness with friends. A full vase: professional success. OLD MAN [?] Psychological interpretation: Like all other authority figures (father, teacher, grandfather, doctor), in a dream he is a guiding figure. We must learn to listen to him and interpret his message, because his messages are certainly very important to the dreamer. When we see ourselves in a dream as older than we are in reality, it means that we are very tired and are about to [garbled] for another? inner [state]. A person who dreams that [garbled] our relative appears older in the dream; to us he is without enthusiasm or vitality. WIND Psychological interpretation: When a dream is accompanied by the sound of the wind, it means that an important change will take place in our life. But this does not always mean positive changes; on the contrary, the wind often represents uncertainty and ambiguity. In matters of love, this means with one. [?] TRAIN Psychological interpretation: The train represents the way in which we organize our social life. If the train is crowded, it means that we must [garbled] the way in which we express our feelings. A train with few people indicates dissatisfaction with our social life and expresses a desire for change. If the train seems to be alone in a carriage, it means that we feel lonely. If we try to miss the train, it means that we feel inferior. SUGAR Psychological interpretation: Sugar gives energy, and therefore symbolizes sexual and mental activity; eating sugar indicates a desire to react. But sugar also represents sweetness; it symbolizes someone we love or someone dear whom we wish to pamper. BOOK Psychological interpretation: A book in a dream represents the dreamer’s psychological state: to interpret this dream, we must pay close attention to the title and contents of the book.