We have definitively removed monism as a system. Not without sacrifices. Indeed, even with bloodshed. But have we removed it from within ourselves, from within each party official or leader, minister, director, chief, and a range of other officials throughout the state pyramid? Have we emerged from the monist shell, or have we surrounded ourselves with pluralism and remained «modern» monists?! To move away from a 46-year practice all at once is difficult; it requires work and patience, but it must nonetheless be abandoned. Above all by the principal leaders of the government, ministries and central institutions. Their working methods radiate farther. Their work culture encompasses not only their own officials and employees, but is like a lighthouse at a port entrance for ships. So, keep far from «modern» monism, gentlemen! Far from yesterday’s inner self, and as close as possible to sincerity and transparency. A few days ago, gripped by anxiety about the fate of the enterprise, the director of NB Rrila in the district of Lezhë went to the district agriculture chief, Kolë Kola, and then many other troubles descended upon this enterprise. The solution? To divide it into two enterprises. The district comrades welcomed this idea, and several other options were also studied. All that was needed was approval from the Ministry of Agriculture. Carrying the burden of the troubles of 720 workers, director Sazan Velaj climbed the Ministry’s stairs and knocked on the office door of the Minister of Agriculture, comrade Nexhmedin Dumani. His answer: NO! After the minister’s «no», a wave of destruction began throughout the entire enterprise: offices were occupied, robbed and burned, and the 720 workers’ morale for work fell to zero! Thus, an improper response by a minister in power meant that hundreds of workers could not find within themselves a new moral strength to work in the new enterprises, as had been planned. Such an answer left a bitter taste in their mouths about their minister and opened the way to various interpretations, sometimes even dizzying ones, such as «he’s doing it on purpose», «he still wants state enterprises to start at the sea and end at the Mat River», «Monism has its people in power». Did you not have time to deal with this, or did you do it on purpose? And alongside this question, another one: Are you for or against rapid solutions, as Prime Minister Ylli Bufi himself demands? We know that you came from the top of the pyramid, where the secretaries of monism emerged—that is, from the Central Committee of the Party of Labour. We also know that you were not in favour of rapid privatization. But if you are obstructing things, deliberately or otherwise, during these days charged with renewed political tension, then you must accept responsibility, Mr Minister! If you have still not removed monism and the monist methods of the Party of Labour Central Committee apparatus from within yourself, then agriculture’s troubles will multiply. To be more candid: On the basis of a fact such as this, we cannot hold you entirely responsible for being a monist; but if you insist that you are not at fault in the case described above and that you will not resolve it, then we would be justified in calling you a «modern» monist! Note: Mr Minister! If you intend to reply to this article, it would be better to send it for publication in «KOHA JONË». We assure you that we will not perform any «operation» on your reply. Nevertheless, the best response would be to solve the problem that has 720 workers anxiously waiting. … n, possible to sincerity and transparency. A few days ago, anxious agriculture chief, Kolë Kola, and then to the chairman of the district Executive Committee, Agron Dibra. The concern was this: If a new reorganization is not carried out at the enterprise, especially its division into two enterprises, then everything will be swept away. The thefts, looting, lack of interest and… … etc., etc. I believe we have the moral right, Mr Minister, to ask you publicly: When the director in question presented the plan to you, why did you not approve it, when the district comrades were also urgently calling for this solution?

Dear Napoleon! I read the lead article in the newspaper «Rilindja and Political Associations in Albania» dated August 10 of this year. Mr Napoleon! I read the lead article in the newspaper «Rilindja and Political Associations in Albania» dated August 10 of this year, entitled «Coordinated attacks against democracy». In essence, it was nothing other than a rejoinder to your predecessor, Mr Frok Çupi, since the latter had given an interview to the newspaper «Koha jonë»—not a self-interview, as you absurdly claim. We would like to remind you of a few things that concern only the insults you, Mr Napoleon, direct at the newspaper «Koha Jonë». You have mistakenly titled your lead article «Coordinated attacks against democracy», even though you yourself were already convinced that in that piece you would offer only arguments to defend yourself against what you call attacks (whether justified or unjustified) by Mr Frrok Çupi, and nothing more. What moral right do you have, at least, to put such a title above an ordinary rejoinder? You are not the only person who represents democracy in Albania; you ... We assure you that it is not to the honour of our newspaper to publish a self-interview in place of an interview. We advise you to abandon this kind of paranoia. Do not insult us, Mr Napoleon Roshi! We are truly astonished, Mr Napoleon, truly astonished. How fair-minded you are in the face of criticism. And at what a time! In a pluralist system?! Truly astonishing: only Enver Hoxha was «practised»... «practicable» (!) But the angels fell, never to rise again. As for what you call the «self-interview», the truth is that N’Kollë Lesi showed, three weeks ago, the questions the publisher had prepared for Mr Frrok Çupi. I do not intend to defend the well-known democratic journalist, Frrok Çupi, since we have not undertaken to do so here. But with you, Mr Napoleon, it seems to me it is like that playful bride who, because she has nothing she can do to her «husband», spends all day quarrelling with her «mother-in-law». Do not insult us, Mr Napoleon! You are an experienced journalist! For the record, we inform you that the newspaper «Koha jonë» is an organ of… … Do not insult us, Mr Napoleon Roshi! the only person who represents democracy in Albania; you represent only Mr Napoleon Roshi. So, your first mistake, Mr Editor-in-Chief, begins with the title of the article. You call yourself a democrat. That is your right. But why do you deny this right to those who produce the newspaper with great sacrifice, among whom are students at the forefront of the great democratic movement, indeed even participants in the hunger strike? Where did you learn that the newspaper «Koha jonë» is a branch of ZP? Can you find any arguments to prove this? Do you have the courage to meet with the publishing council and editorial staff of the newspaper «Koha jonë» and state your arguments to their faces? «Koha jonë» is an organ… … that until now they are not at fault and that you will not provide a solution, then you would be right to call you a “modern” monist! … with (rights or wrongs) of…

ESPECIALLY FOR THE NEWSPAPER «KOHA JONË», LEZHË «I believe I am the first Albanian female footballer..» It is with the greatest pleasure that I am writing to you, comrades of the editorial staff of the newspaper «KOHA JONË». Through the newspaper, I am also writing to all the people of Lezhë. I am a girl originally from Lezhë, from the Narkaj family. I received the newspaper «KOHA JONË», which my relatives in Lezhë sent me in Sweden. I also thank you for the article you wrote about me in the Lezhë newspaper. But although the author of the piece, Mr Nikollë Lesi, asks me to write an article for «Koha jonë» about myself, about how I became a footballer in Sweden, about the gold medals I have, etc., etc., allow me, gentlemen of the newspaper, to begin. Please publish my letter in full: I was born on June 19, 1975, in the small town of Katrineholm in Sweden. At the age of three I began ice skating, while at the age of six I took up gymnastics, where my ideal was to become like the Romanian Nadia Comaneci. So, in the autumn of 1981, I began at the gymnastics school. Four months later I had my first competitions, where, although I was six years younger than my opponent, I came second in the club. I qualified to take part in the regional competitions and, two months later, in my first competitions, I took first place and the road to victories opened up for me. I have received numerous awards. A little later… … the achievement, but later I grew stronger and moved on to running, such as the 100 m, 200 m and 800 m, long jump, etc. I started playing football. I have had many successes. In 1990 I was named female football player of the year. That same year, we took part in the women’s world championship in Openham, Denmark, where there were 62 teams. My club, Vermbol of Katrineholm, took first place and we won the cup in the final against Norway. I scored two goals. We are a very likeable team. Now I am ill because I injured my knee. I have been walking with a cane these days. A defender hit me with her sghelma after I scored two goals in a football match. With that, I shall end my letter to you, dear journalists of «KOHA JONË». If possible, please also publish a photograph of me in the newspaper. This was taken when I was doing gymnastics (Photo: Tomas Nil-son). With regards and respect for the newspaper

These books are expected to come off the press and be put into circulation by the «8 Nëntori» publishing house in the coming days: 1. Alia Ramiz: «Through the Annals of Political Deceptions 1990-1991» 2. Nano Fatos: «Distancing from Marxism-Leninism and the Figure of Comrade Enver Hoxha, the Only Way to Truly Arrive at Future Solutions». 3. Berisha Sali: «The Road to Europe Passes through America». 4. Godo Sabri: «The Epics of Europe and Their Importance in Electoral Campaigns». 5. Gjinnushi Skënder: «European Social Democracy and the Political Camigjia in Albania». 6. Gjoleka Mëno: «The Bright Prospects of the Village: Joining the Agrarian Party». 7. Beqiri Idajet: «The Necessity of Creating the Party of National Unity». 8. Hoti Namik: «The Ecology of the Hat and the Importance of the Bee in Social Developments in Albania». 9. Barka Panajot: «Greek Lands in Northern Albania». 10. Milloshi Hysni: «Archaeological Discoveries from the Stone Age, the Symbols of Enver Hoxha and Those of Chairman Mao». For the management of the Publishing House Spokesperson EDMOND KACELI