The habit of drinking among young people NANDI NEXO TIRANE - Doctors are expressing considerable skepticism about the health of adolescents and young people. “At this time they see their health condition in comparison with last year, while diseases and acute and chronic illnesses have increased. Children are often sick and exhausted. Doctors say that their frail condition is linked to meningitis, viral infections, etc.” ... In a study entitled “Albania 93, the life of the adolescent”, among 3,468 respondents aged 14-18, it was found that 48.6% of males and 7.8% of females regularly drink alcohol. Moreover, the high averages are also influenced by the summer season. Doctors consider alcohol consumption at this age highly harmful, especially for those who have not yet completed physical development. The questionnaire shows an increase in the use of tobacco, beer and strong drinks. Schools, the social environment and the family influence the new behaviors of young people. According to doctors, parental control has weakened and patterns of consumption are being followed by girls just as much as by boys. This material is accompanied by comparative data on the health, fatigue, nutrition and habits of adolescents. In Albania, the use of tobacco and alcohol among young people is increasing. According to the survey published on this page, a considerable number of boys and girls of school age admit that they drink alcoholic beverages and use tobacco. Doctors link this trend to the weakening of family control, social changes and the influence of the urban environment. They warn of consequences for the physical and mental health of this age group. At a dinner in schools in Tirane

Severe accusations against "ADN", after the visit to Beograd Meeting with Serbian leaders: Clashes between parties Albanian Alliance: A shameful political act. It is not the donor’s aim: “An anti-national act” MOND VACI TIRANE - The exchange of views and political debates among political parties have once again taken on harsh tones after a delegation of Albanians met with Serbian representatives in Beograd. Leaders of opposition and right-wing parties have described this move as politically and nationally damaging. In their statements they say that such moves are made without transparency and without a public mandate. ADN defends itself by arguing that the meeting was informational in nature and that it aimed to build channels of communication in a tense regional period. Meanwhile, opponents of this visit call it a serious mistake and an indirect service to Serbian propaganda. The debate has been accompanied by numerous rebuttals in the press and by differing positions from other parties and organizations.

TIRANE - Work on one of the new complexes near the capital has been suspended. According to the published information, the reasons are financial difficulties and disputes over land ownership. The project had been presented as an investment of importance for the area and for employment, but its implementation has been halted. In local circles, new discussions are expected about the fate of the enterprise and about the possibility of resuming the work at another time.

TIRANE - The Albanian ministry and British representatives have signed a memorandum of cooperation in the field of defense. The document provides for consultations, exchange of experience and training assistance. According to the official announcement, the agreement aims to bring standards closer together and strengthen institutional ties between the two countries. It is seen as another step in the reorganization of the defense sector after the political changes in the country.

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