The charges, venue, and responsibility will be made known to the public in the coming days. The trial against Nexhmie Hoxha is expected to attract wide attention because of her role in the former period and the political significance it carries.

- says Prime Minister Aleksandër Meksi. Tirana, 4 January — (ATSH) — Prime Minister Aleksandër Meksi said today that “the deepening of administrative reform is one of the government’s priority tasks.” The prime minister made this statement at the first meeting he held this year with ministers and deputy heads of central institutions. According to Meksi, the government’s main tasks for 1993 are improving public order, establishing normality in work, and further improving the central and local administration. Speaking about administrative reform, he stressed that “it will proceed in parallel with the decentralization of power from the center to the base.” Speaking about the government’s work in the first months of last year, Prime Minister Meksi said that the ministries had been engaged within the institutional framework of the transition, recognizing this issue as one of the main tasks. The prime minister noted that reforms in the agriculture and trade sectors brought the first positive results, but stressed that difficulties remain numerous. The meeting also emphasized the need for greater discipline in the state administration and for increased efficiency in the use of resources.

(continued on page 3) According to official sources, cooperation with the World Bank is expected to expand further during 1993. The new projects will focus on infrastructure, energy, and other sectors that are priorities for the Albanian economy. Albanian authorities have praised the role of this bank in supporting economic reforms and development programs. The assistance will aim to improve living conditions and encourage investment.

(continued on page 4) Shkodra is experiencing visible changes in daily life. Compared with two years ago, the city shows signs of movement and liveliness in commerce and services, but at the same time faces sharp social difficulties. Residents speak of shortages, unemployment, and supply problems, while hope for a better future remains strong. The streets, markets, and city life show the contrasts of the transition.

The Albanian capital is facing numerous consequences in the sporting and organizational fields. The latest matches have highlighted the team’s weaknesses and dissatisfaction among supporters. The management is expected to take measures to improve the situation and restore confidence.

The new appointment in the church hierarchy has drawn public attention. Sources close to the church report that the decision was made after extensive consultations and is expected to affect the organization of religious life.

The Presidium of the People's Assembly announces that the People's Assembly will hold its plenary session on 6 January 1993, Wednesday, at 10:00. Meanwhile, the committee meetings will be held according to the relevant program. The Presidium announces that the plenary session will examine important draft laws for the progress of the reforms. Alfred Uruçi Llull Supreme Officer for Press and Public Relations Albanian Orthodox Autocephalous