Now new classes in the Greek language The new Government decision will be implemented starting in the next school year TIRANA — Albania has decided to give members of the minority more opportunities to educate their children in the Greek language. This was set out in a decision by the Albanian Government, approved last Monday but made public only a few days ago. It seems that Tirana did not want its decision to be linked to the progress of the trial of the “five” Omonia members. The most important point of the latest decision is the establishment of classes for minority children even in areas where the Greek-speaking population is not in the majority. It will soon be possible, therefore, to open separate classes for minorities in Saranda, Delvina, Ksamil and elsewhere. The decision, which had been in preparation for some time by specialists from the Ministry of Education, who also consulted experts from international organizations, reaffirms the recognition of all the educational rights of the Greek minority, including in areas where they already have schools. It also sets out the criteria and procedures to be followed to establish classes in which lessons will be taught in Greek, specifically in areas where Greek-language education has so far been unavailable because, under Albanian legislation, the conditions for opening a school were not met. In this case, too, the criteria will be consistent with those established for all Albanian schools. Under these criteria, a class—including classes for Greek-speaking children—may be opened if a specified number of pupils is reached, thereby achieving an approximate ratio between the number of teachers and pupils. At present, the accepted number of pupils per class is 25–40, and the teacher-pupil ratio is close to 1/16, although in many cases it is even lower because of the current problems in education. But the parents concerned themselves must take the initiative to open these special classes. Under the procedure set out in the decision, a group of parents living in a particular area must submit a request to the state authorities. The request is first reviewed by the Education Directorate of the relevant district and, if it meets the criteria set out above, is sent to the district Prefect for approval no less than six months before the start of the school year. The Prefect and the Minister of Education are the only authorities who can approve the opening of new classes for Greek children. It is not yet known how Athens will receive Tirana’s latest decision. But the chances that it will be welcomed as a positive step are very slim. In Greece, there has been a great deal of protest over a directive by the Albanian Ministry of Education to establish combined classes in schools throughout the country. This was regarded as an “attempt to restrict the education of the minority.” Papandreu himself went further: four months ago, when asked about the state of minority schools, he declared: “Albania must allow education in Greek throughout its territory; indeed, it must allow it even for children who speak Albanian. Greek is a proper language.” A demand that Tirana is, of course, not inclined to meet. Fatos Baxhaku

Hoxha’s spending stories return TIRANA — Stories about Hoxha’s spending during his rule have once again come to the fore. It was the trial of Sulo Gradeci, which began on Friday, that brought back onto the “stage” numerous people who had previously served in Hoxha’s “empire,” now as witnesses. Accused of “misappropriation of state property” and “abuse of office,” 73-year-old Gradeci pleaded not guilty on the first day of his trial, including to a charge involving some 33,000 dollars. Among the first ten witnesses were former members of the staff serving the Hoxha family: a former nurse, a housekeeper, a service officer, and also economists from the Ministry of Health, from whose budget considerable amounts of foreign currency had been taken dozens of times to buy medicines for dictator Hoxha. Former Minister of Health Ali Misja also testified at the trial. In any case, the trial of Gradeci has only just begun, and the judicial investigation may shed light on further mysteries surrounding him and his former relationship with the dictator. (p. re)

“My formula: I cure all bald people” TIRANA — “They may even call me crazy, but the truth is that I have discovered the mechanism that explains natural hair loss and can combat it by curing it.” Pavli Poro, over 40, long dogged by other people’s disbelief and even considered for years by a wide circle of people, and by doctors themselves, to be “mentally ill” because of his idea about natural hair loss in people, tells Gazeta Shqiptare about this discovery, which remains a mystery even in the rest of the world: why does hair fall out? How do you prove that you have really discovered the mechanism that explains natural hair loss? “For now, I cannot give many details because they are a secret. I can say that this kind of hair loss is not entirely hereditary, as people think; there are other causes that science does not accuse, whereas I can accuse them. On the other hand, I have discovered that the phenomenon of natural hair loss can be fought only through local treatment. As examples, I can cite dozens of my patients whom I have cured. I have even managed to reactivate hair growth in people who had lost their hair two years earlier. I am ready to face anyone over this issue.” When do you plan to make your results public? “I am now completing a full study. When it is ready, I will send it to the appropriate organizations and people, so that the study does not ... “Why does hair fall out on the top of the head and not at the sides? Why does it fall out in men and not women? Meanwhile, I began experimenting on myself with various preparations that I made myself. After five years, I noticed that the area where my hair had fallen out was beginning to fill in. When I later spoke about it in small circles, no one believed me and they called me crazy. Even in the late 1980s, when I prepared an article for “Shkenca dhe Jeta,” they did not publish it because it seemed abnormal to them. I have now been carrying out this work at my home for more than a year and have treated over 1,500 patients. (I have their names and addresses properly registered.) All those who have completed the treatment have...” they had fallen out. On this issue, I am ready to face anyone. When do you intend thorough the appropriate organizations and people, so that this study will not be lost and will remain mine.” How did you arrive at the conclusions that you say you have already discovered? “Through numerous experiments and observations. I can say that, in a way, my life has been tied to the study of hair regrowth. It began when I was 17, when my own hair started falling out at the front of my head. It was a real source of great concern, since many people in my family had also lost their hair. I made every effort, but the treatments I received had no effect. Later I entered the Faculty of Medicine and began reading and wondering why this phenomenon occurred. ‘Jeta’ did not publish it because many people agreed [with it]. Now I have been practicing this activity at home for more than a year, and I have seen recorded.) Everyone who has completed my treatment has had results.” What do you prepare the medicines with? “I prepare them myself. They contain plant-based ingredients and chemical substances. But, in addition to the medicines, I also provide patients with a kind of psychological therapy, which is very necessary.” Many fellow doctors do not believe you. Does that not make you wonder why this is happening? “It’s simple. Since they think that the world still does not understand the mechanism behind natural hair loss, they find it unbelievable that an Albanian could have achieved this. Nevertheless, I am sure this notion will be overturned. As I said, I am ready to face anyone.” Armand Mero

Vlora Faulty dive by a swimmer: paralyzed VLORA — A 23-year-old from Vlora has suffered an unusual misfortune, especially in a city where people are so closely connected to the sea. A misjudged dive from the rocky heights of Jonufri immediately caused compression of the young man Sami Lika’s vertebra—his cervical vertebra—and he was then rushed to the surgery ward of Vlora Hospital. According to doctors, during the headfirst dive, the tragic mistake was also accompanied by damage to the spinal cord, resulting in the patient’s complete paralysis. Following the incident, which occurred on the afternoon of 1 September, the prognosis for Lika’s health remains guarded. (St. Ma.)

after many disputes ELBASAN — After a relative lull, land-related killings have once again returned to the villages of Elbasan. This time the victim was a 46-year-old from Gjinar[i], surnamed Qullhaj. The victim was brutally killed at midnight while returning from a dinner to which he had been invited. The murder caused great astonishment because of its brutality. The assailants—the names of the people under investigation have not yet been disclosed because of the secrecy of the investigation—were not content with an ordinary killing, but continued to strike him with stones, brutally crushing Qullhaj’s head. The police are now searching for the killers, who have not yet been identified, but the cause seems quite clear: disputes over land. The victim himself had gone to the police station several times to complain about serious disputes in the village over a field. (Me. Ki.)

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FOR THE FIRST TIME, THE MAYORS OF ALL ALBANIAN MUNICIPALITIES MEET — For the first time in Tirana — at the premises of the International Center of Culture — the Albanian National Association of Mayors met, where some of its main organizational and structural concepts were discussed. Following the elections for the Association’s governing bodies, Sali Kelmendi, Mayor of Tirana, was elected chair. THE NATIONAL THEATRE OF ALBANIA UNVEILS ITS NEW STRATEGY — Opening the new season — September ’94–June ’95 — Neritan Alibali, Director of the National Theatre, also unveiled the new strategy of his institution, now almost out of danger from the “shock” that had gripped it for some time. Thus, for this season alone, the Culture Council has approved seven plays, in addition to those planned as part of cooperation with other theatres in various European countries. According to Alibali, the successful activity of the National Theatre and its complete restructuring will also be made possible by the sponsorships that have now been offered: the “Egnatia” company and the Savings Bank. FAMILIES FLOODED BY THE FIERZA RIVER REFUSE TO MOVE TO THE LAKE SHORE — A meeting with representatives of several villages near the artificial lake created by Fierza [is described in a damaged passage]. The lands [there] have been very fertile, but others [are not]. Thus, some of them refuse to move from the flooded area of Shko[z]ë, from the areas flooded by Fierza [to] the shores of Lake Fierza. They are expected to move to the Laç region.