THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY WORKS TO WITHSTAND THE TEST OF TIME The Democratic Party is on the rise and has the potential to win not only the local elections, but also the upcoming parliamentary elections. These, more or less, were the main views expressed in the discussions and analyses that took place during the meeting of the parliamentary group of the Democratic Party, held yesterday at its central headquarters. This meeting discussed the work carried out so far by the deputies and the party structures, its organization and the increase of efficiency in political life. At the center of the discussion was also the need to strengthen relations with the electorate and preserve the party's democratic character. Special attention was paid to the need for greater activation of the grassroots base, for expanding the structures and for increasing responsibility at all levels. It was emphasized that the party must work to withstand the test of time and remain a stable force in Albanian political life.

President BERISHA receives LORD OWEN and SAIRUS VENS The conflicts surrounding the disintegration of the former Yugoslavia and the possibilities for an international conference on Kosovo, human rights and the rights of peoples to self-determination in the territory of the former Yugoslavia, were at the center of the conversation that the President of the Republic, Sali Berisha, held yesterday with the UN and EC special envoy for the former Yugoslavia, Lord Owen, and the former US Secretary of State, Cyrus Vance, at the head of the delegation that is on an official visit to Albania. Speaking about Kosovo, human rights and the rights of Albanians in the former Yugoslavia, President Berisha called for all measures to be taken to ensure respect for fundamental human rights, to prevent conflicts and to resolve the problems that have arisen through peaceful and political means. He stated that an international conference on Kosovo would be an important step toward addressing the Albanian question in the former Yugoslavia in a fair and lasting way. The discussion also covered developments in Bosnia-Herzegovina, the need to stop the bloodshed and establish peace, as well as the role of international organizations in this regard. PRESS AND INFORMATION OFFICE AT THE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE

-From President Berisha's meeting with the President of Montenegro, Momir Bulatoviç- The Head of State, Sali Berisha, received the President of Montenegro, Momir Bulatoviç. The meeting underlined the mutual desire to strengthen good-neighborly relations and expand cooperation in all areas of common interest. President Berisha valued the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the region and stressed that Albania is interested in developing relations with Montenegro and with other Mediterranean countries. The possibilities for economic, cultural and trade cooperation were also discussed, as well as contacts between institutions. The discussion also covered developments in the region and the need for understanding and cooperation among peoples.

Yesterday, the President of Bosnia-Herzegovina, Alija Izetbegoviç, paid a visit to Albania. During this visit, official talks were held and issues of mutual interest were discussed, especially the situation in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Albania's position in support of the Bosnian people. In the meetings, the need to end the fighting, provide humanitarian aid and ensure greater involvement of the international community was emphasized.

The Turkish embassy organized a cocktail reception attended by representatives of political and diplomatic life. During the event, the importance of Albanian-Turkish relations and the desire to expand cooperation between the two countries were emphasized.

At a meeting with intellectuals and representatives from various fields, the role of intellectuals in democratic processes and in the country's public life was discussed. It was stressed that intellectual thought must contribute to the progress of reforms, to strengthening institutions and to the development of democratic culture. The participants valued the importance of open debate and the involvement of the intellectual elite in solving national problems.

ambj[k?] of the newspapers in Tirana (ATSH) What has happened in the ideological studies of journalism at the University of Tirana From the old voices? There are few journalists who, at the beginning of the 1990s, responded to the call for a free press and found themselves facing the difficulties of the profession. In Tirana, the newspaper environment is changing and the editorial offices are trying to create new working standards. [?]