Interview with Edmond Shehaj[?], director of Bliancit[?] at the Ministry of Industry, Agriculture, Mines and Energy[?]. - Dear sir, what can you tell us about the ECU? How did the idea for creating this fund come about? - Albania has benefited so far from 970 million ECU, bearing in mind that these were granted within the PHARE program. This amount has mainly been used for technical assistance, consultancy and, in a very small part, for investments in areas such as telecommunications, transport, and small and medium-sized enterprises. These funds have come within various programs such as food production (1991), textiles, forestry, tourism development, etc. All these cover the needs of the Albanian economy very well. - Are there projects in the field of industry? - Yes, alongside those in the food and agriculture sectors, loans have also been granted to industrial enterprises. At present, work is under way on several projects in the chemical and metallurgical industry sector, as well as on a major project for the reconstruction of the Ballsh refinery. - What funds have been allocated to the industrial sector? - The amount that has come to the industrial sector has not been small. A series of projects have been implemented or are being processed that are linked to the modernization of the light and food industries, as well as to the renewal of several plants that are important to the national economy. (ATSH)

The Chairman of the People's Assembly of Albania, Mr. Pjeter Arbnori, had a meeting yesterday with leaders of the "Italian Association of Work Injury Disabled People". During the discussion, issues related to cooperation in the social field and the possibility of assistance for Albanian disabled people were addressed. The representatives of the Italian association expressed their readiness to help through special programs and cooperation with Albanian institutions. (ATSH)

The Government of Albania firmly denounces any attempt to undermine the constitutional order, private property and democratic institutions. Referring to recent developments, it expresses concern about acts of violence and unlawful actions that could put citizens' lives at risk. According to the official statement, the relevant authorities will take all measures to restore order and enforce the law. (ATSH)

The President of the Republic praised the government's determination to stop the actions of the institutions-property[?]. The President of the Republic, Sali Berisha, in a statement to the press, said that in democracy there is only one way to change laws and that is the free vote. He strongly condemned any form of violence and violation of the constitutional order, stressing that the government will protect democratic institutions and property. The President also emphasized that no one can take law enforcement into their own hands and that any problem must be solved through democratic and legal means. (ATSH)

Korçë 530 different objects have been privatized Tirana The privatization of shops[?] is in process; they will end up in private hands[?] within the year Korçë In the district of Korçë, 530 objects out of 820,000 leks in value have been privatized so far, within the framework of the privatization of small enterprises. According to local officials, the process is continuing at a satisfactory pace. Tirana In Tirana, the privatization process of shops and small commercial units is under way. Official sources say it is expected to be completed within the year. (ATSH)

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