By Papagjitë Per Ber.- Noa Gazetale Zviceranë i Thanese Dhemtirai [?] The Albanian has always attached great importance to appearance. So it was in the first days of pluralism as well. The few shops that were turned from warehouses into modern stores, with lights and lamps, tempted him greatly, but that was only a momentary illusion. People are increasingly understanding that consumption is not democracy. Democracy is much more than that. Now they are clearly distinguishing the difference between a free state and a crowded shop window. This article raises the question of whether what is being sought is democracy or merely consumption, and it sets real social needs against the superficial appearance of the market. The text is partly illegible in the left column and some words are unclear.[?]

JOANËL TIRANË On the occasion of 28 November, the President of the Republic, Sali Berisha, hosted a reception with the diplomatic corps at the “Dajti” hotel for the foreign diplomats accredited in Albania. The reception was also attended by the chairman of the Democratic Party, Eduard Selami. The President highlighted the importance of this day and underscored its symbolism for the Albanian nation. At this gathering, greetings were exchanged for the national holiday and relations with friendly countries were emphasized. On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the proclamation of independence, the President spoke about the country’s democratic path and its commitment to reforms. The full text in the column is partly blurred and not entirely legible.[?] BULGARIA At the embassy of the People’s Republic of Bulgaria, the press attaché and cultural attaché hosted a cocktail for representatives of the foreign press. Journalists, diplomats, and media representatives took part in this event. AUSTRIA At the “Dajti” hotel, the Austrian mission organized a reception. Within this framework, greetings were exchanged and the bilateral relations between the two countries were praised.

Impressions from 28 November ’92 [...] 28 November was experienced with special feelings. The city was decorated with national flags and many people had gone out into the streets. A festive atmosphere prevailed in the central square. Young people, the elderly, and entire families took part in the commemorative activities. The author describes personal feelings, the emotion of celebrating this day freely after decades of restriction, as well as the hopes tied to the country’s democratic future. The column text is quite faded and not fully readable; only the main visible parts have been retained.[?]

On 27.11.92 at 10:00 a.m., at the International Center of Culture in the presence of the President of the Republic, Mr. Sali Berisha, the ceremony marking the opening of the cultural week “Mother Teresa” took place. The ceremony, organized by the International Center of Culture, was attended by personalities from cultural, artistic, and political life, representatives of the diplomatic corps, as well as a large number of citizens. At this event, the figure of Mother Teresa and her universal humanitarian role were honored. Greetings were delivered and the activities of the cultural week were inaugurated. The ceremony was accompanied by an artistic program. (Continued on page 2)

[...] A critical article about the management of humanitarian aid, about moral and institutional responsibility, as well as about conduct that runs counter to humane standards. The column is very faded and partly illegible; the title and some fragments were identified with difficulty.[?]

Organize your humanitarians, Albanians! and with their money they violated humane standards