STATEMENT OF THE ALBANIAN CENTRAL PRESIDENCY On 30 May 1992, the election headquarters of the Municipality of Shkodër suffered a heavy blow. According to a prearranged scenario, at a meeting of the municipal council, representatives of the left-wing forces created a conflict situation. Their aim was to block the work of the administration and prevent the normal functioning of the local institution. In its response, the Socialist Party has launched a campaign of slander and unfounded accusations against Democratic representatives. According to the statement, the aim of this campaign is to discredit the local government that emerged from the pluralist elections and create a climate of insecurity in public opinion. The statement stresses that the democratic forces will not fall prey to provocations and will continue to respect the law and the institutions. It calls on citizens to remain calm and not to fall prey to political manipulation. The statement also condemns attempts to revive old practices of political pressure and to intimidate the local administration. These actions, the text says, undermine the spirit of free elections and political pluralism in the country. In conclusion, the Central Presidency calls on all democratic structures to remain vigilant and firmly defend the institutions that emerged from the free vote. (Continues on page 2)

President Berisha and Prime Minister Meksi receive the Macedonian guest The President of the Republic, Sali Berisha, considered the first visit to Albania by the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Macedonia to be important. The President said that this visit is an important step toward strengthening good-neighborly relations. President Berisha stressed that Albania and Macedonia share common interests in preserving peace and stability in the region. He underlined that Albania's foreign policy will support regional cooperation and respect for human rights. Prime Minister Aleksandër Meksi, welcoming the Macedonian guest, stressed that the Albanian government is interested in deepening economic, trade, and cultural cooperation between the two countries. He expressed his conviction that the visit would positively affect the development of these relations. The Prime Minister of Macedonia thanked them for the hospitality and valued the constructive attitude of the Albanian side. He expressed his readiness to work toward creating a stable climate of relations between the two countries. (Continues on page 6)

As expected, the difficult economic situation has created the need for immediate measures in several branches of industry. The relevant ministry has drawn up a recovery program aimed at restarting work in several production enterprises. According to official sources, several factories and workshops are expected to be back in operation in the coming weeks. Priority will be given to enterprises with export potential and those that provide jobs for a large number of workers. Experts believe that this initiative will help ease unemployment and increase domestic production. At the same time, possibilities for investment and for the supply of raw materials will be examined. Officials stress that the resumption of work will be accompanied by stricter financial control and administrative reorganization, so that enterprises can operate on more stable foundations. (Continues on page 6)

- ZP, a plague of rows[?] Kranior. - The destroyer and the shadow of Gjollë's bravery at ZP. 800 kilometers of north-south watch line, a rather indifferent failure of the zones, all in mid-Kosovo. Oh unwillingly, the unclear center of peoples and of the other. That this space has not been given as divided has brought a long human anxiety. If geography has marked this space as a bridge of communication, history has often turned it into a dividing border. The north and the south, at first glance, seem to speak different languages, but in reality they carry the same historical fate. One side experiences isolation, the other experiences the uncertainties of transition. Both parts seek a meeting point, a common language of citizenship and development. From this perspective, the problem is not only economic or administrative, but above all cultural and moral. Without a sense of national solidarity, the gap between north and south may deepen even further. Albania in recent years needs a bridge, not a gap; understanding, not labeling. Only in this way can a shared future be built. VANGJEL KOLEVCA

The year 1992 is a year of commemorations and historical reassessments. The figure of Fan Noli remains one of the most important figures in Albanian political and cultural life. In this article, the author turns to the controversies that accompanied his life and work, trying to distinguish between myth and historical reality. According to the author, Noli's assessment must be made calmly and with scholarly responsibility. The point is not to diminish the greatness of his figure, but to better understand the contradictions of the time and the choices imposed on him. (Continues on page 2)

Today, at 12 noon, a ceremony was held to decorate senior military কর্মকর্তs. In the official premises, representatives of state institutions and army leaders took part. In the address on the occasion, their contribution to the process of reforming the armed forces and to the defense of the constitutional order was praised. It was stressed that the decorations are awarded as a sign of gratitude for dedication and professionalism. The ceremony took place in a solemn atmosphere and was greeted by those present. (Continues on page 2)