The embassies of Germany and France will represent the other Schengen states With a single visa, to 7 EU countries With a single visa for 7 EU countries TIRANA - Seven countries of the European Union are opening their doors to Albanians too. [The text is unclear/cut off: “Kushtiv[?]etësim i shumëshumë para një vizë hyrje të pakten në njërin prej shtatë vendeve të BE, më pas nuk do të ketë më kufij. Në marrëveshje mes Gjermanisë, Francës, Luksemburgut, Hollandës, Portugalisë dhe Spanjës, ka bërë të mundur kalimin në linë plotë mes qytetarëve të tregut ev[?]...”] Since March 26, Albanian citizens holding an entry visa for one of these countries can also benefit from it. Albanians can now travel without hindrance from one country participating in this system to another. Italy, Greece and Austria are expected to sign the same document soon. The news was announced yesterday by two of the best-known representatives of this initiative: Germany and France. According to the diplomatic authorities of these countries in Tirana, all citizens of third countries—Albanians included—who are required to have a visa will, in the future and in accordance with all the rules, be able to use a single visa to benefit from the Schengen countries and stay in all Schengen states for up to 90 days within a six-month period. “This is a good omen for all those Albanians who, for work or family reasons, were obliged to fill out a mountain of papers and applications in order to travel from one EU country to another.” The same sources announced yesterday that the Schengen member countries have also been grouped together. There are five embassies in Tirana: Germany will issue visas for Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands as well, while France will issue them for Spain and Portugal.

Today the national team faces Moldova The moment of victory has come for Bajko and his boys TIRANA - The hour of adventure has arrived for the Albanian national team. Today at 15:30, Bajko’s red-and-blacks will try to rise to the challenge for “Euro 96,” while victory has now become an achievable prospect. Yesterday the Albanian camp was finally completed with Strakosha and Demollari, while Dema, Pano, Kola B., Millo, Zmijani and Lebkello will be absent from the plans of the Albanian national team’s coaching staff this time. The squad of six has apparently been put together[?], and at 15:30 Strakosha, Vata, Kacaj, Xh[?]umba, Malko, Shulku, Demollari, Abazi, Bellai, Kusha and Raklli will take to the “Qemal Stafa” pitch in turn, followed by the available substitutes Nallbari, Fortuzi, Dalipi, Prenga, Selimi or Mema. But the 3-5-2 formation prepared by Bajko on paper cannot yet be considered certain, since unexpected absences from the lineup may require an entirely new plan, which could be changed only minutes before the match against Moldova. Meanwhile, in the other camp—which arrived at “Qemal Stafa” yesterday afternoon—the sole wish that can easily be voiced is for an applauded performance. “A draw with Albania would be a miracle,” Georgi Nicolai, head of the Moldovan Football Federation, told the Albanian Gazette last night. But Nicolai wavered in his “diplomatic” response when he also said that “the two matches Albania played against Germany were enough for us not to be deluded any longer about its level. Albania is a weak team.” Moldova’s best footballer, 23-year-old striker Sergej Klesenkon, also did not hold back his praise for the Albanian footballers, who, together with the defense, [unclear reference to] the Bundesliga. He could not fail to mention the Albanian Demollari either. “A defeat in Tirana is no tragedy” was the Moldovan camp’s preferred refrain. In any case, everything will be revealed today, when Albania seeks to win at all costs and its opponents “just want to play beautifully in front of the Albanian public.” (Ed.La.) TVSH live - 15:30 ALBANIA - MOLDOVA Strakosha (1) — Koselev Vata (2) — Seki Kacaj (3) — Ianu[?] Xh[?]umba (4) — Pogon[?]ov Malko (5) — Strelnikov Shulku (6) Demollari (7) — Kuri[?]an Abazi (8) — Spiridon Bellai (9) — Kleshenko Kushta (10) — Koso Raklli (11) — Mitrev Referee: Majer (Switzerland) Nallbani (12) — Ivanov Fortuzi (13) — Nani Dalipi (14) — Testimitanu Prenga (15) — Karan Selimi (16) — Kapatina

Minors, meanwhile, must be accompanied by their parents The law on termination of pregnancy is complete. The Ministry is seeking opinions TIRANA - The abortion law is here. For the first time, Albania is preparing to enshrine in its legislation a phenomenon that until four years ago was strictly prohibited. Specialists at the Ministry of Health have completed drafting the specific bill, which they worked on for two months. However, before it is submitted to the Government for approval, the new law—which introduces many new provisions—will go through the filter of public debate. Minister Cikuli himself has described abortion as an important issue on which the views of doctors are absolutely essential. Emphasizing that abortion is not a means of family planning, the draft law defines the circumstances in which it may be performed ... for socioeconomic reasons. Thus, if a woman cannot afford to raise her child—if her financial circumstances do not allow it—then she may have an abortion. But if she needs to repeat her request, medical treatment[?]. It will be even more difficult for underage and unmarried girls: if they wish to have an abortion, they must also have the approval of their parents or the people responsible for their care. Termination of pregnancy at the woman’s own request, according to the drafted bill, may be performed only to prevent it from reaching the 12th week. But if the reasons are medical, it may be performed—as decided by a medical commission—even at the 20th week. It is accepted throughout this period also when the woman presents ...[?] the reasons that lead her to make this decision. It will not be easy in other cases either. Doctors will always insist on explaining the risks involved in terminating a pregnancy ... presents socioeconomic reasons. Doctors are not obliged to perform abortions either: no one can carry out such a procedure against their will. Armand Mero ... in public opinion debates. It was the minister Cikuli himself who described abortion as an important issue on which the judgment of doctors is most necessary. the draft law sets out the conditions under which an intervention to terminate a pregnancy may be carried out: at the woman’s request, for medical reasons or for social and economic reasons. Thus, if a woman is unable to raise the child she is expecting—if her financial circumstances do not allow her to live that way—then she may have an abortion. But in some cases, if the doctor is not convinced, she must provide an official document confirming will not be easy in the risks involved in such an act. And if they still fail to change the decision, then the woman

A citizen from Durrës who holds the winning number is seeking the denied sum of 9,000 dollars through the courts The Sports Lotteries Center accuses [him] of tampering with the ticket TIRANA - The “from 45” ball lottery ends up in court. Xhemal Gjepaj, a citizen from Durrës, is now seeking through the courts to obtain nearly 9,000 dollars from the Sports Lotteries. They respond with a counter-accusation: “We are asking not only for this lawsuit to be dismissed, but also for procedi- SPORTS LOTTERIES CENTER LOTO A 1205586

Athens: new investigations TIRANA - A new suspicion hangs over the explosion involving the Albanian terrorist Angelos Kokavesis, the 36-year-old now in pretrial detention after a Kalashnikov was found in the yard of his house on the outskirts of Athens. According to reports from Athens, Kokavesis is also suspected of involvement in the bloody attack against the Peshkëpi barracks last April. However, the official charge formulated against him by Greek investigators is “illegal possession of a firearm.” Kakovesis and his 76-year-old uncle, a doctor, in whose yard the suspected weapons were found, escaped before a criminal trial[?]. The Albanian worker, originally from areas in southern Albania, and his uncle have so far denied links with the ultranationalist terrorist group MAVI, although the younger Kokavesi has admitted to having friendly ties with one of the seven arrested men.

Storms across the country TIRANA - Snow and cold in the north, windstorms and flooding in the rest of the country. All Albania is experiencing a spell of worsening weather at the end of March. In many places, at least in Tirana and the other cities of central Albania, fallen trees have also caused temporary road traffic blockages. A large tree, felled by the force of strong winds near the hospital complex in Tirana, caused the capital’s heavy traffic to be diverted for several hours, until specialist vehicles moved it out of the way. In Shkodër, residents have once again bundled up against the cold after the first spring warmth had brought renewed activity. The drop in temperatures has brought heavy skies over Rozafa and revived the “anxiety” of winter; [unclear text about] which have affected many neighborhoods of the city. Ar.Ça.

SARANDË - The thieves did not spare the worshippers’ offerings. - The thieves did not spare the worshippers’ offerings. A few days ago in Sarandë, still-unknown robbers broke the main door of the Xhara Mosque open at night with a crowbar and stole all the money inside the mosque. According to Sarandë police sources, cited by the official news agency, the amount exceeded 150,000 new lekë. The stolen sum consisted almost entirely of donations from Muslim worshippers to the holy site. According to the same source, the police immediately launched an investigation to identify those responsible for the mysterious mosque robbery. p.re.

TIRANA - The “45” lottery of goglavë ends up in court. Xhemal Gjepaj, the receive nearly 9 thousand dollars which, according to him, are still unpaid by the Sports Lottery Center. “The ticket with series A 1205586 has already been announced as the winner on TV during the draw of 8 March ’95,” the lawyer for 38-year-old Gjepali, Sadedin Xhafo, tells Gazeta Shqiptare. “Since he possesses this ticket, there is no reason why he should not receive what he has won.” On the other hand, the heads of the Sports Lottery Center respond with accusations: dismissed, but also for this person to be prosecuted for fraud and insulting a public institution.” According to lawyer Xhafo—already known for his client from Kuçova, who is still seeking the “Mercedes” from the “Rreth fatit për 12 nëntë” lottery—Gjepali’s ticket is a valid image, since it bears not only the calculations made by the agency employees, but also their stamp. “That alone is enough to win the lottery,” concludes lawyer Xhafo, “because the person who plays cannot be held responsible for any possible error that may be made at the Sports Lottery Center or at its agencies in the districts.” However, the Sports Lottery Center says that the ticket never reached the Central Lottery Commission. They even claim that two witnesses will testify in the proceedings that the citizen tampered with this ticket. Thus, another game of chance is forced to put the matter to the test in court. (Ed.La.)

KRUJË - Piles of medicines engulfed by fire. This scene has been witnessed in Krujë in recent days. - Piles of medicines engulfed by fire. This scene has been witnessed in Krujë in recent days. Their expiry date had passed and therefore they could no longer be used by the city hospital. They had arrived as aid from the European Community and had cost nearly 15 thousand dollars. The “mountain” of medicines had arrived in Krujë loaded onto a Greek TIR truck last August. The destination had been assigned by the Ministry of Health. The medicines, now expired, had mainly been antibiotics and anti-inflammatories, which Albanian hospitals had always been “hungry” for; they were all medicines that had fetched high prices on the international market. At Krujë Hospital they say that the health directorate had always objected to the delivery of such a large quantity of medicines, which the relatively small hospital did not need, and yet the shipment from the EU had arrived at the Krujë depot. In fact, throughout the entire period there had been a number of medicines whose expiry was only a few months away, so at the end of February they tried to carry out an inspection of what had been used for patients, and all the remaining quantity was destroyed by burning, but on the orders of the relevant bodies of the Ministry of Health. Mu.An.

Mourning in the world of music. Thousands at the funeral ceremony Mula: “A great loss; he was outstanding” Mourning in the world of music. Thousands at the funeral ceremony Pjetër Gaci, the Shkodran genius, passes away Mula: “A great loss; he was outstanding” SHKODËR - His violin will no longer be heard, but there will be thousands of children whom he first introduced to music and who will do so through his inspired sounds. Pjetër Gaci is no longer alive. One of the greatest talents in Albanian music has passed away. Two from Shkodër, along with a group of people—including the leading local and cultural authorities and figures from Albanian music, including Culture Minister Lako—accompanied the composer’s body to the Catholic cemetery. His heart stopped beating yesterday at the hospital in Tirana, a city with which music and attention had connected him for many years. Many people—especially his ordinary admirers—remember Pjetër Gaci for the song “Për ty atdhe”, but his oeuvre was far broader; he was truly one of the pioneers of Albanian symphonic music. His concerto for symphony and orchestra is the first instrumental concerto in the history of Albanian music. Then one could list an endless series of works, almost all classics of Albanian music. He was, in essence, a product of Shkodër’s love of music. Born 66 years ago into a family of fishtarë in Shirq, which later moved down to Shkodër—a well-known place of pilgrimage for the Shkodran cultural elite—the young Pjetër’s musical ear became accustomed early to the sounds of cellularia, a simple and comprehensible music from which he would never part throughout his life. After his early schooling—during which he formed a connection with a well-known name in Shkodran music, Ndoc Shllaku, who taught him violin—came the years at the lyceum in Tirana and at the conservatory in Russia, another home of music and melody, where Pjetër triumphed with his talent. Then came his return to Tirana and a life marked by success and the respect of the artistic circle and colleagues, and by the pressure of a ... long biography. “Gaci’s passing has brought total mourning to the world of Albanian music.” Yesterday, another distinguished figure in that world, Avni Mula, spoke to Gazeta Shqiptare. “Pjetër is known as one of the greatest masters of Albanian music, among the most distinguished and most productive in many musical genres. He was an all-round musician,” Mula said yesterday. “With his talent he left the people dozens of melodies and works that have been heard in the Albanian golden repertoire. He was also a distinguished, beloved and upright person, a model not only for our generation, but also for those to come.” fa.bax/ar.ça.

BRIEFLY FROM THE DISTRICTS An unusual burst of smoke at a café in Elbasan, near the “1 Maj” intersection. It happened early in the morning. Hundreds of curious people waited fearfully for the fire they expected to appear behind the huge cloud of smoke, but it was only a simple children’s prank that had alarmed everyone. A child, wanting to try the fire extinguisher, had pressed the lever that activates it. The cylinder from the fire-fighting equipment thus turned into a source of fright; fortunately, everything was quickly brought under control. Lezhë, innocent after 6 months “Gjeloshi is not the car thief.” Witnesses in the case supported what the young Viktor Gjeloshi, accused of stealing several cars, had been maintaining before the court for some time. The prosecutor immediately sought charges against the young man, and finally he appeared before the court with his family members, all overjoyed by the happy news.

Also the director of “Mezzogiorno” BARI - Two people from the political and commercial worlds of Puglia were arrested yesterday without prior notice in Bari. BARI - Two people from the political and commercial worlds of Puglia were arrested yesterday without prior notice in Bari; they are all facing charges of corruption as part of an investigation into the private healthcare sector. Among those arrested are Bari’s deputy mayor, Menno, former ministers Lattanzio and Fornaciari, and Franco Russo, director of “Gazetta del Mezzogiorno” since August 1994. This was in January in the years 1991 and 1992. The “EDISU” association of Bari (which owns “Gazetta del Mezzogiorno” in Italy and “Gazeta Shqiptare” in Albania) is accused of being a company that contributed to the bankruptcy of the company connected with the “solla” service, so that Russo, who was arrested that same day, could become more involved in favor of his father, making ... “Gazetta del Mezzogiorno” in his place with the institution’s clients who ... to benefit, carried out ... participation ...

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