President Berisha received the Romanian Foreign Minister Tirana - The President of the Republic, Prof. Dr. Sali Berisha, yesterday received Mr. Teodor Meleshkanu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania. President Berisha, after noting that Albanian-Romanian relations have seen very positive development, emphasized that they serve peace and stability in the region and beyond. The President of the Republic assessed that the democratic forces in Romania, thanks to the development of democratic processes, have consolidated their positions, thus opening the way for reforms and integration into the European family. President Berisha said that Albania is interested in cooperation and the best possible relations with all the countries of the region, that understanding and cooperation among the countries of the Balkans is a necessity of the times. On this occasion, the head of the Albanian state pointed out that the best way to achieve understanding in the region is to build a multinational cooperation without aiming at specific axes. Dwelling on developments in Kosovo, President Berisha stressed that they are alarming not only for Albanians, but also for peace and stability in the region. He expressed the view that the joint efforts of the international community should aim at a peaceful solution to the Kosovo issue and prevent the outbreak of a new conflict. President Berisha strongly denounced the exercise of systematic Serbian terror in Kosovo. Minister Teodor Meleshkanu, for his part, gave an overview of the situation in Romania and expressed to President Berisha the interest of the Romanian government in the best possible bilateral relations with Albania. Mr. Meleshkanu said that the Romanian government values the reform process in Albania and expressed the desire to intensify mutual relations and cooperation. He also said that he is of the opinion that these relations should extend to all areas of common interest. (ATSH)

The USA in the arena of TIRANA The American President Bush listening to the American anthem on the steps of the Palace of Culture, 22 June 1991. According to what is happening today and what is being said, it seems as if this visit was less than a spectacle, or a political amnesia. By special order, “Nimfa” entered the grave of the American and the checkpoint. Among the lines where comrades, friends, strangers, ordinary people and even police collaborators gathered, the greeting of Mr. Blerim Çela emerged. The whole municipality and the Western parliament have steadily become credible in the minds of Albanians, who in one voice call together with the actors on stage for support of democracy. ... [?]

Since they had not brought themselves to believe they could solve things through elections, they have thrown themselves onto the barricades for the violent overthrow of the democratic government. The old envious people of Albania cannot stand the way it is moving toward Europe. Everywhere a fierce propaganda has been raised against the institutions of the state and the constitutional order. In the name of the people, some groups try to speak of revolution, while their true aim is the return of chaos and of the old rule. The Albanian people have rejected these calls and chosen the path of reform, law and democracy. E. P.

Several times we have drawn attention in our writings and articles to the major shortcomings, up to and including abuses, in the trade of foodstuffs, especially basic items such as sugar, flour, rice and oil. At present, harmful speculation continues even in free circulation, weighing on the consumer. These actions not only harm the interests of citizens, but also damage the reform process and trust in institutions. (ATSH)

It is recognized by the association “Bambas Trus” The Swedish humanitarian association “Bambas Trus”, represented by Mr. Xhelal Sharrizaj, yesterday donated a considerable amount of clothing worth 50,000 dollars, as well as 10 TV sets for the Korçë Hospital. This donation has been handed over to the staff of this health center. (ATSH)

The chairman of the “Soros” Foundation in Albania, Mr. Artur Papajani, on behalf of this foundation, donated 1,400 books in English to the Agricultural University of Tirana. The books are new publications and will help students and lecturers in their studies. (ATSH)

Gjirokastër - The manager of the Gjirokastër Printing House, Ali Syrypi, told ATSH yesterday that so far 68,000 textbooks for 8-year and secondary schools in Greek have been printed. He also made it known that the work has been completed for 4,000 workbooks and 16,000 primers for pupils of the Greek minority. These textbooks will be distributed before the start of the new school year. (ATSH)

More specifically, Albanians, namely household owners who have gone into emigration in Greece, especially in rural and border areas, have left the residents with great shortages. The inhabitants of these areas have established continuous ties with Albanian workers and over time have understood that Albanians are hardworking and peaceful people. According to many testimonies, the hostile reactions come not from the ordinary Greek people, but from chauvinist and extremist circles. ... the text continues, partly illegible ...

We call it a vandal act over the graves of the soldiers who fell on 3 July 1993 ... long statement, partly illegible ... Yesterday in Greece Albanian emigrants are being shut out by Greek chauvinists and not by the Greek people[?]

The Romanian ship “Dimitri Cantemir”, loaded with 132 containers of aid from the European Community for Albania, arrived at the port of Durrës. Previously, 860 containers had already arrived at the port of Durrës, and now another 8,800 tons of food and industrial goods are expected for our people. (ATSH)