Modern technology, high-quality products. -Jobs open up for employees in the systems or those laid off from Tirana- -For the beer market- Yesterday, President Berisha, accompanied by the Minister of Economy and Finance, Mr. Genc Ruli, and the Mayor of Tirana, Mr. Albert Brojka, inspected the reconstruction works at the “Tirana” beer factory. Welcomed by the general administrator of the Albanian-Italian company “Birra Tirana”, Mr. Roberto Miraglia, President Berisha was briefed on the progress of the works and the future prospects of this factory. Reconstruction work on the factory began in August 1993 and is expected to be completed in September of this year. According to the investors, it will have a production capacity of 150 thousand hectoliters of beer, in line with the standards of the European Community. Instead of attempts to obstruct the works, today the “Birra Tirana” factory produces 2,500 liters of “Pils” beer, using modern technology. Foreign investments are estimated at 6 million USD. This factory is currently the only one in Albania that guarantees hygienic conditions according to Western standards. Later President Berisha visited the flour department, where reconstruction is being carried out by the Turkish company “Baf”. According to the company’s administrator, Mr. Mehmet Hallit, the project for this factory, which is being implemented with equipment and technology imported from Turkey, will cost 4.2 million USD. When completed, in June 1996, around 120 workers will be employed, with a production quality that meets the highest international standards. Representatives of the company “Baf” guaranteed completion of the facility within the deadline set by the contract, as well as the employment of 120 Albanian specialists. President Berisha emphasized the need to modernize the food industry in order to increase quality and competitiveness in the market, assessing that these investments represent an important step in the country’s economic development.

-Facts and names- From the plenipotentiary representative of the PPSH in the district of Shkodër, Simon Stefani became Minister of the Interior and later secretary of the Central Committee of the PPSH. Later Simon was replaced by Hekuran Isai. After making his “career” in this post, Isai was elected a member of the Political Bureau and Simon Stefani took his place. Thus Simon once again became Minister of the Interior. At the head of the orders for the massacres on the border and the arrests without trial, Hekuran Isai, Simon Stefani and their subordinates were the main responsible parties. (...) EDI PLAKA

MINISTER OF DEFENSE RECEIVED THE GERMAN MILITARY ATTACHÉ The Minister of Defense, Safet Zhulali, received the ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany in Tirana, Mr. [?...], and the military attaché for our country. The Minister of Defense stressed that the development of military cooperation with Germany is an important element in the reform of the Albanian armed forces. The meeting discussed future training, supply and modernization programs for the Albanian army, as well as the intensification of contacts between the two countries in the field of defense.

A several-kilometer highway, sustainable thanks to the local materials of the area. 201 families in the village of Zall-Herrit are building the road linking it to the center with their own efforts, without help from the state. Residents say this investment will improve traffic, trade links and the economic life of the area. (To be continued on page 2)

Some of the statements made in the Greek press and in the Albanian press about the treatment of the Greek minority in Albania are denied. The organization “Omonia” declares that it seeks respect for fundamental rights and freedoms, but opposes the political instrumentalization of the minority issue. (To be continued on page 3)

Several laws amended DP, in yesterday’s session, the People’s Assembly re-voted the amendments to several laws [...?] concerning fiscal administration and budget procedures. The discussions focused on the need to improve legislation and harmonize it with the market economy. (To be continued on page 2)

COCA COLA IN ALBANIA TOO ATSH -Today the Coca-Cola service is presented- Today, for the first time, one will have the opportunity to taste Albanian Coca-Cola.

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