RD correspondent - On Friday at midday, at President Berisha’s office, the official welcoming ceremony was held on the occasion of President Zhelju Zhelev’s visit to our country. FROM THE VISIT OF THE PRESIDENT OF BULGARIA ZHELJU ZHELEV IN OUR COUNTRY PRESIDENT BERISHA HOLDS TALKS WITH MR. ZHELEV The President of Bulgaria, Zhelju Zhelev, greeted the Albanian Parliament RD correspondent - On Friday at midday, at President Berisha’s office, the official welcoming ceremony was held on the occasion of President Zhelju Zhelev’s visit to our country. In the field of overall relations, the two presidents noted the new climate of understanding and cooperation between the respective countries. Appreciation was also expressed for the support and solidarity shown between the two peoples during the most difficult periods. The President of our republic expressed the Albanian side’s will to intensify bilateral cooperation, especially in the economic, trade, cultural and scientific-technical fields. President Berisha assessed the visit of his Bulgarian counterpart as an important contribution to creating favorable conditions for the expansion and concretization of this cooperation. At this meeting, issues related to developments in the Balkans were also discussed. President Berisha stressed that the peoples of the region have a vital interest in peace, stability and cooperation. He underlined that Albania supports peaceful solutions to conflicts and respects the peoples’ right to self-determination. President Zhelev stated that Bulgaria wishes to develop good relations with Albania and praised the democratic reforms undertaken in our country. He underlined the need for regional coordination and for maintaining peace in the Balkans. During his stay in Tirana, President Zhelju Zhelev also greeted the Albanian Parliament. (To be continued on page 2)

Ana Jane Stuhm, because to hide oneself, and work then heats up what...[?] Here[?] to describe you but no one, it seems to have the sharp stench of an unclean environment. Usually these kinds of people move along the streets of Tirana with a sack over their shoulder, collecting cans, scrap metal and discarded things. Exhausted, unshaven, in old clothes, they live on the edge of survival. In European countries these people are sheltered in hostels and social centers. In our country, apart from occasional pity, they have almost nothing. For many of them, winter is the cruelest season. The future game for these unfortunates remains unclear. Who are they? Where do they come from? What has brought them to this condition? Some say they are ill, others that they have been driven out by their families, still others that they are lost in the shocks of the transition. You often see them near markets, trash bins, and bus stations. Some sleep in apartment entrances, others in abandoned warehouses. On their faces can be read an old fatigue that does not disappear even when someone gives them a piece of bread. The problem is not only human. It is social. Help for them cannot remain only an initiative of individuals. An organized response is needed. (To be continued on page 2)

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FROM THE DEEDS OF THE FORMER BLOCKMEN In the version published today by the newspaper “Rilindja Demokratike” about the killing of Colonel Ahmet Krasniqi, the order for his elimination is presented as having been issued on 15.1.1993, only after news of the killing had already become public. A “Mercedes 300” Benz (special bulletproof) exchanged for a “Range Rover” belonging to the Socialist Party headquarters car, in order to obtain 50,000 SELI (special bulletproof), are only some of those “feats” uncovered by the top leadership of the former Block. The conscious admiration has no document, but it has at least brought to light quite vividly the ugly handling of a “Mercedes” vehicle, for which customs duties and VAT, and not a small amount of money, were paid in full, with all the consequences by other persons. (transport and customs clearance receipts) through which not only major losses occur to the budget, but also similar property belonging to certain individuals. Further on, official documents give detailed weight to the Benz “Mercedes” with foreign license plates, as well as to the buyer. It was brought to Tirana by the transport company. There it was rented for 7,000 dollars, but to another buyer, since the money had not been recorded. According to these official documents, all taxes were also avoided for the bulletproof Benz and the “Range Rover”, both with foreign license plates. From the investigations so far, it emerged that the driver of the vehicle had connections with well-known names from the former Block. The newspaper will continue publishing the documents in upcoming issues.

An accident involving the release of ammonia in Tirana’s refrigerator facility (?) caused a gas leak. According to preliminary reports, emergency services intervened immediately and took measures to evacuate the workers and neutralize the leak. Doctors and hygiene specialists are monitoring the situation.

TIRANA - Within the framework of a currently operative aid in the field of education between Albania and Italy, yesterday students and young professionals departed from Rinas airport for Italy. They will attend courses and specializations at various Italian universities and institutions. (To be continued on page 4)