THE PRESIDENT GATHERS THE FARMERS: FINES FOR UNTILLED LAND Mejdani will save agriculture The media suggested the revival of cooperatives nearly a century and a half ago, he says that Pëllumb Majko's government is taking things backward. He assessed that small and medium-sized farmers represent a serious challenge at this moment. According to him, this issue is important for the implementation of the law. The issue he raised in yesterday's meeting is also state control over unworked plots. There is no doubt that the government will intervene. However, the owner must be involved in order to enforce the fine payment and the administrative decision. This are some of the reasons that make up the new challenges for the Albanian economy, Mejdani said in a meeting with officials and experts from CSV. He underlined that populists still exist in the population and continue to move about in secrecy. "These are some of the reasons why landowners should benefit from one of the strategic priorities of the economy," said Mejdani, who described the implementation of laws as a duty of the state. He said the government, through its policies, must guarantee that farmers will cultivate the land and not leave areas uncultivated. Finally, he also mentioned the need to join the forces of the private and public sectors to increase production. On page 11

Travel in the district A trip to the city of stone, where notable figures of Albania were born and raised. Tourist and human values of a city and its streets, down to the wonderful cuisine S Are the people of Gjirokastër stingy? No, we are good economists A trip to the city of stone, where notable figures of Albania were born and raised. The tourist and human values of a city and its streets, down to the wonderful cuisine On pages 12-13

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The new law strengthens the director's powers Now the blue uniforms will also sign 3-year contracts with the state The General Director of Police, deputy minister-state police, drastically removing the powers and authority of the Minister of Public Order. The budget will be transferred within a few weeks to the government, where the police, as the strongest weapon in the fight against crime, will gain an important presence. According to these changes, which are expected to be discussed next week in the government and then submitted to parliament, the powers of the chief of police will be concentrated in a single hand. He will be in charge of the budget assessment of the State Police and will appoint the Deputy General Director. The law also provides that senior police officials, including police directors, and the blue uniforms must sign contracts with the state for a period of 3 years. On page 6

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the Serbs pressure Albanians Aurinja and Belgrade yesterday spoke with one voice to make Kosovo part of the new Balkan community . Skopje and Sofia today offer the formula for Albania, for the killing of Albanians in Kosovo. In a press release, the Yugoslav Presidency said yesterday that a diplomatic delegation of international representatives and an internal meeting would seek a monolithic approach and a program of calm and peaceful forces. A clear, unique, and politically impartial position will be sought in every direction of co-government in discussion with the representatives present around. Meanwhile- On page 3

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Aurinja and Belgrade yesterday spoke with one voice for the new Balkan community as well as the Albanians in Kosovo within the framework of Yugoslav reorganization. In a press release, the Yugoslav Presidency said yesterday that Milosheviç and the Serbian government also saw the unknowns and the issues of Kosovo / On page 5