For Kukës, there will be compensation for the flooded lands Hunger strike ends Agreement with the Government From dialogue, a victory without a defeated side TIRANA — There was an agreement between the strikers from Kukës and the Government, so the hunger strike has ended. A group of strikers postponed for several days the demand for compensation for the flooded lands. The meeting with government representatives took place yesterday and, at the end, several points were agreed upon. The strikers demanded that the decision on compensation for the lands flooded by Lake Fierza be implemented. The Government promised to review the issue and find a solution through assistance. The Kukës municipality, where the hunger strike took place One side among the strikers, who had been on strike for more than 10 days, declared that they would end the strike after the guarantees received from government representatives. The Association of Those Flooded by Lake Fierza, local deputies and other representatives took part in the talks. According to the visible text, implementation of the decisions on compensation and social treatment for the affected families was demanded. The Government has undertaken to carry out an organized relocation to a new residential area and to open jobs. Assistance will continue. The strikers said they are not giving up their demands, but are ending the strike after official promises. A representative said that dialogue was the only way forward. The text mentions Kukës, Fierza, the prefecture and the government. (The article continues partly illegible in the image.)

In Kastoria, police gather Albanians without proper documents The account of a young refugee immediately after his return TIRANA — ‘They beat us mercilessly in a camp in Greece,’ recounted a young man returned from Kastoria. According to the text, the Greek police gather Albanians without proper documents and keep them in temporary camps. The young man describes violence, fear and poor conditions. ‘What was this camp? It was some kind of warehouse where they locked us in and we all stayed inside. They beat us mercilessly,’ he is quoted as saying. The testimony mentions that Albanians were collected from different areas and taken to detention centers. Kastoria, the police, the border and the return to Albania are mentioned. A group of Albanians lined up by the Greek border guards Road accident on the way home LEZHOVËK? — The return of several Albanian refugees from Greece ended tragically. In a serious car accident, one person lost his life and others were injured. The small text under the photo mentions the village of Voskop?, Gjirokastër and a vehicle that overturned. The injured were taken to hospital. (The article and byline are partly illegible.)

THE PARLIAMENTARY COMMISSION ON CULTURE AND MEDIA EXAMINED THE THEATRE LAW — According to the text, the parliamentary committee on culture examined the theatre law and other cultural issues. DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH TURKEY — A report was issued regarding diplomatic relations and other developments. THE FINANCIAL POLICE TAKES AWAY SEIZURES — A short note about the financial police and measures taken. (The full text of these notes is very small and partly illegible.)

About the railway in Parliament Parliament hall TIRANA — The railway and its infrastructure were discussed in parliament. Minister Bitincka responded to the deputies about the condition of the railway network, investments and the functioning of the lines. The article speaks of the railway service balance sheet, financial difficulties and the need for improvements. Parts of the text are unclear because of the small size, but the parliamentary debate and the reference to rail transport can be made out.

SELAmi CONGRATULATES BERLUSCONI ON THE NEW GOVERNMENT — Eduard Selami, chairman of the Democratic Party of Albania, sent a congratulatory telegram to Mr. Berlusconi for the formation of the new government. MEETING OF REPUBLICANS AND MONARCHISTS FOR THE UNITY OF THE RIGHT-WING FORCES — A consultative meeting was held among right-wing parties. (The full text is partly illegible.)

CURIOUS REALITY (The article text is very small and cannot be fully read in the image. It is clear that it concerns a bureaucratic issue involving an unpaid insurance policy on the Tirana-Sofia route.)

Ferrari officials call for greater safety Motor racing, serious accident during practice in Monte Carlo (The article text is partly illegible in this image. It is clear that it concerns a serious accident during practice in Monte Carlo and Ferrari’s reaction regarding safety in Formula 1.)

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