New menus in hospitals and prisons Midnight: someone is looking after those who are celebrating TIRANA — It is hard to find a celebration more universal than New Year’s Eve. Yet behind the scenes, almost out of sight of the general merriment offered by the famous dinner, there are many people who will be working. But they, too, despite the special circumstances, will not be able to escape the universal rule of the holiday: they will work and celebrate at the same time. First among them are the doctors and nurses on the night shifts, who, while wishing one another a good year, will not take their attention away from caring for patients. In Tirana’s hospitals alone, around 1,000 patients will be forced by circumstance to “celebrate” the New Year far from their families. Even so, amid their pain, they will offer wishes and wait for wishes that 1994 will bring them a speedy recovery. A special menu has been prepared for them—not only by their relatives, but also by the healthcare staff—meat, desserts, fruit and Coca-Cola, naturally only to the extent allowed by the diet required for their treatment. Many employees of the Public Order service will have the same lot. Hundreds of them, deployed throughout the country, will be guarding the peace and joy of the celebration. The same goes for their colleagues in the fire service. Employees of the Electricity service will also be part of this group. Thanks to their uninterrupted work, many families will be spared a “miracle” of the holiday: the New Year’s light being swallowed by darkness. But the celebration will also be present there, in the world’s narrowest confines: in prisons. Those whose freedom has been taken away by Justice have not been deprived of the right to celebrate. But more than an addition to the menu, many of them will perhaps welcome the amnesty—along with the celebration—as they approach their release date and the threshold of a new life...

TIRANA — It was a pleasant and wholly unexpected surprise for the residents of the Albanian capital to see a colorful, merry carnival parade suddenly appear in “Skënderbej” Square. For more than half a century, “Carnivals”—this universal celebration of peoples—had been forbidden in Albania. Now it is the Youth Department at the Ministry of Culture, working with the Municipality of Tirana, that has given the first signal of the revival of this festival. A little carnival train packed to the brim with unusual passengers—bears, wolves, rabbits, ducklings and foxes—caught the interest of passersby and was soon surrounded by a large crowd that blocked traffic. This time, however, the Road Inspectorate did not intervene to punish this “triple” breach of traffic regulations; indeed, some employees of the service also joined in the general merriment. And that was not all. Somehow, the street revelry quickly made its way up to the Government. Prime Minister Meksi could not resist the temptation. He “abandoned” his office for a few minutes and “met” with the carnival pioneers: performers from the Variety Theatre, the Circus and the Puppet Theatre. (An.St.)

A SPECIAL COMMISSION IS FORMED IN TROPOJË TO MONITOR THE DISPLACEMENTS OF THE POPUL-

Fake 500-lekë notes in circulation

A SPECIAL COMMISSION IS FORMED IN TROPOJË TO MONITOR POPULATION DISPLACEMENTS — A special Commission has been established in Tropojë to bring the large-scale displacement of the population in this district under control. The Commission will also work to provide the necessary conditions for families seeking to leave and to arrange their resettlement. Most of the residents who continue to move away belong to families whose land was flooded by the lakes of Fierzë and Koman. MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES ALSO PUT UP FOR AUCTION IN DURRËS — Several medium-sized enterprises in the Durrës district have been put up for auction. These enterprises — including the brick and ceramics factories in Shijak, the food enterprise and the dairy factory — will now be ready for sale. So far, more than 35 properties in this district have been purchased or leased. A good number of them have also been given to foreign investors, mainly Italian ones.

Just follow these three tips Fake 500-lek notes on the market ALBANIAN TETIT CG 051687 500 FIVE HUNDRED LEK TIRANA — Counterfeit 500-lek banknotes have once again entered circulation. But even though we are so close to the market — during these New Year holidays — there is no reason to panic. Just a little care is enough to distinguish fake banknotes from genuine ones: 1) Counterfeit banknotes are a deeper red than the originals; 2) The white side borders of genuine 500-lek notes have the letters BSHSH faintly printed on them; 3) The security strip, which counterfeit notes do not have, is also easy to see on the originals. e.l.

Sabuha on stage TIRANA — Oriental dance has also arrived in Albania for the first time. Oriental dance has also arrived in Albania for the first time. Last night, on the stage of the Palace of Congresses in Tirana, dancer Sabuha Shahnez and her ensemble “Assada” gave a concert featuring the beautiful dances of the Orient. Yet the special feature of this concert was not just its music and dancing. All the proceeds from ticket sales will go to support the National Song and Dance Ensemble. However, last night’s concert was not Sabuha Shahnez’s first encounter with the Albanian public. Shahnez — who arrived in Tirana a few days ago — first presented her dance and the rhythmic movements of her body in the show “Around Fortune for 12 Nights”. Shahnez, who lives in Germany, has a special school where she teaches oriental dance and music.

TIRANA — “There will be no New Year for us,” is what the families keep repeating, as they prepare to celebrate tonight outdoors, in the darkness of the night and in the middle of ... Lying on a sofa in the mud, they will await the turn of the year with just one wish: to have a shelter of their own in which to live. There are more than 20 people — families and elderly people — who have been living by the roadside, homeless, for six years. It was because ...? The move, the boats of inter... in Gramsh of Lushnjë ... near Tirana. They found ... a house. After being ... temporarily in a ... near a ... Grameno — they ... outside. The ... is three ... ... “We ...”. Shqiptare Shërbim Dalla, one of the heads of household — “we didn’t want it either as a shop or as a discotheque.” For some time they have been trying — through Tirana Municipality and the Association of Former Persecuted People — to find a home, but so far they have been unable to find a solution. Their belongings — sofas, bed springs, quilts and blankets covered in plastic sheeting — are still outside. In front of them stands the two-storey building of a kindergarten that accommodates only 10 children. And although tonight will be no different for them from any other night, they want to send their good wishes to people who may be celebrating: “May you have a happy celebration, and may you never suffer our fate.” Ar. Me.

Best wishes amid hope and fear TIRANA — The child, dressed in clothes, meets the old man who comes from far away. Already tired of life, he longs for his wisdom and flies off into the distance. This is how popular tradition imagines the passage from the old year to the new: an ideal passing on of culture, knowledge and energy to face the twelve months ahead as well as possible. And all of this, the prayers and hopes for the new year, is usually summed up in a single word: best wishes. Best wishes to Albania, then, on a day like this—a day for taking stock. We look back and remember important things, both good and bad, that 1993 brought us: new laws, a limited rate of inflation, steps forward in economic and social reforms, the development of economic activity and agricultural production, an overall rise in well-being. But also more unemployed people, higher prices, a few incidents in international diplomacy, and delays in the start of industrial activity. But what will 1994 be like? Best wishes, above all, to those who are better off. Best wishes to the sick, who have the right to find more suitable healthcare facilities in their country, and best wishes also to those at the Tepelena hospital, which we all want to see closed as soon as possible, or rebuilt. Best wishes to children and the elderly, the most vulnerable members of every society. (We cannot help thinking of little Juljeta Hoxha, the child who mysteriously disappeared in Tirana two years ago: perhaps today the little girl is happy with another family, but her parents have the right to know what happened to her. And we have a duty to help them find out.) Best wishes to the students facing this year amid hundreds of difficulties, and best wishes to intellectuals, so that their culture may become knowledge shared by all. A special wish for women: young women, mothers, homemakers, grandmothers. Their role in society must grow ever greater, so that dignity and respect are not determined by gender. Best wishes to the unemployed who... Congratulations, above all, to the lawmakers, who will approve another one, the new Constitution, the main pillar for the development of democracy. Congratulations to the parties of the majority and the opposition, from whose debate everyone can hope for something better. Congratulations to the judges and police officers, who have the difficult task of upholding the law while themselves respecting the will of the law. Congratulations to the prison guards, whose humanitarian role should help make the situation of prisoners a moment for reflection and not merely punishment. And congratulations also to those who have been convicted: deep down, each person knows how just or unjust the punishment they have received is. It must be in everyone’s interest (the State’s, the people’s and the international Community’s) that only the truly guilty are behind bars. Congratulations to emigrants and their families, who will spend this New Year holiday far from their loved ones, but may soon be reunited. Congratulations to the poorest, so that this 1994 may ... their culture become the knowledge of everyone. A special greeting to must continue to grow, so that equality and respect are not determined by gender. Congratulations to the unemployed and the underpaid more than anyone else, who ... the reforms and economic development. Best wishes to all Albanians, so that 1994 may mark further democratic progress and greater strength. A better democracy is not an empty phrase: democracy is all of us, our actions, our freedoms. Democracy is the sum of every citizen’s rights and duties. Finally, allow us one personal wish. It is for our readers, whose numbers grow day by day. And alongside our good wishes, a promise: to continue respecting them, striving always to tell the truth and nothing but the truth. Let us wish together — and make it happen — that 1994 will be better for everyone. Carlo Bollino

Here are the phone numbers that could save you—if you need them—during New Year’s Eve: — Fire service — 22-222 — Hospital Emergency Department — 32-121. The switchboard will answer this number and provide assistance for any problem you may have — Central Ambulance Service — 22-122 — Military Hospital — 26-601. The switchboard will answer this number; you can request a helicopter or the Infectious Diseases Department if needed — Maternity Hospital — 22-609 — Electricity service — 22-616 — Water service — 22-762 — Police Station No. 1 — 24-445 — Police Station No. 2 — 24-529 — Police Station No. 3 — 23-322 — Police Station No. 4 (the villages area) — 25-479.

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Because of the New Year holidays, Gazeta Shqiptare will not be published for three days: the newspaper will return on Tuesday, January 4. Happy New Year to everyone, from the staff of Gazeta Shqiptare.

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,” meaning they may contain a premonition, a warning about something that could happen in the future. Every week, “Gazeta Shqiptare” offers its readers an explanation and the meaning of objects and situations that are most often dreamed about. AIRPLANE Psychological interpretation: This dream symbol has entered the field of symbology only recently, and its image is linked to that of the bird. In Freudian symbolism, the airplane represents the male member, and for this reason flying represents sexual excitement and the act of love. Conversely, an airplane that does not take off represents impotence for a man and frigidity for a woman. More generally, an airplane rising toward the upper reaches of the sky represents ambition and the desire for self-fulfilment. Predictions: Major changes are on the horizon; an airplane crashing: the failure of a project. EAGLE Psychological interpretation: It is the queen of the sky, a symbol of power, strength and sovereignty; in this sense, it is a symbol of someone who can easily transform from the negative symbol of a tyrant’s ego into a positive one. Its main qualities are intelligence and protectiveness. Its image may represent the will of a master, the desire for freedom. Predictions: An eagle in flight: a sign of success; an eagle in a cage: disgrace in the family; a white eagle: a substantial inheritance; an eagle on the shoulder: mourning in the family; a dead eagle: unexpected gains. WEAPONS Psychological interpretation: When weapons appear in our dreams, they always point to tension, an inner conflict. In most cases, weapons symbolize the male sex; being threatened with a weapon means a desire to be seduced, but at the same time a fear of seduction. Predictions: Owning a weapon: quarrels; practising with weapons: honors and fame. MURDERER Psychological interpretation: This is an anxiety that affects all ages; unless its image was fixed in the mind by a film watched the previous night, it indicates a state of intense anxiety. Witnessing a murder would indicate a fear of male aggression, while committing murder signifies instinctive rejection. If we are the murderers, we want to eliminate that part of ourselves represented by the person who is killed. Predictions: Seeing a murderer: unexpected joys; managing to escape: soon some fears will prove unjustified; being murdered: one imposes great value.