The new 1995–1996 academic year opens at the Skenderbej Military Academy Also present was the President of the Republic and Commander-in-Chief of our armed forces, Sali Berisha Berisha: "I take this opportunity to send Germany, the German nation, President Herzog, Chancellor Kohl and the Government my warmest wishes" Yesterday, on the occasion of the start of the new academic year, a festive ceremony was organized in the premises of the Skenderbej Military Academy in the capital. Also participating were the President of the Republic and Commander-in-Chief of our armed forces, Sali Berisha, the Chief of Staff to the Commander of the People, Pjetër Arbnori, the Minister of Defence, Safet Zhulali, the Chairman of the Parliamentary Commission for Defence, Public Order and SHIK, Azem Hajdari, senior officers of the Ministry of Defence, as well as military attachés of foreign countries accredited in our country. A place of national emotion President Berisha and Minister Zhulali reviewed the honour guard. Those present at the ceremony were greeted by the commander of this Academy, Brigadier General Luan Hoxha. On behalf of the Hanover Military Academy, the greeting was given by the commander of this academy, Brigadier General Fridrih Von Senden. Then the President of the Republic and Commander-in-Chief of our armed forces, Sali Berisha, spoke. Among other things in his speech he said: Distinguished officers of the Skenderbej Military Academy Distinguished guests It is a particular pleasure to greet you today on this solemn day for the entire Albanian army at the opening of the Academy, which will perfect, develop and consolidate the finest traditions of the Albanian army that have existed for a long time. The opening of the Academy today also marks a major achievement of Albanian military education, especially in its final detachment from the principles and the unnecessary and harmful politicization. The closing of the academy is an act of necessity. Military education had been politicized and influenced by the Marxist-Leninist doctrine, deprived of a totalitarian and extremely harmful doctrine for the army, for society, for Albania and for all the countries that experienced it. The opening of the Academy could not have happened earlier. This day comes as a natural result of the democratic developments in our country over these 4 years. Our armed forces undertook comprehensive and successful reforms during this period. First of all, they established (Continues on page 2)

"President Berisha has not asked to make a visit to France, and it is clear that there has been no negative response." : "President Berisha has not asked to make a visit to France, and it is clear that there has been no negative response. Naturally, he is always welcome in France, where we hold him in the highest esteem and friendship. You know that President Berisha has been to France twice since his election. His last visit was very long overdue. It took place on 8 May 1995. On that occasion, President Berisha met Mr. Jacques CHIRAC, who had just been elected President of the French Republic". P. 2 Interview with Mr. Dominici

October 3, Germany’s National Holiday, but also a celebration of civilization Germany’s National Holiday is also a holiday for Albanians. Because Albanians and Germans are bound by feelings of deep and traditional friendship, by a feeling of special respect for culture, knowledge, language, moral and spiritual values, and by the regard for everything that the Germans have done for Albania and for the Albanians, for our culture and language. Germany won peace. Yesterday marked five years since the day the Berlin Wall fell, the great postwar symbol was brought down, the ghost of the monster threatening peoples, which had accompanied the Cold War for forty-five years, faded away, retreated into its den of darkness to utter its last gasp there. The unification of Germany was first and foremost a victory of the German people, a victory of that distinguished people who has left indelible traces in European culture and science, in philosophical and progressive thought, thus becoming a vanguard of human thought, of progress and civilization as a whole. The Germans celebrate the day of reunification as a National Holiday. But at the same time, along with the Germans, all progressive, democratic and peace-loving forces celebrate this day as well, distinguished people who have dedicated their life and work to progress, civilization, humanism and mutual understanding among people. They celebrate this day because it is also a symbolic day of the victory of good over evil, of justice over injustice, of democracy over violence, of peace over the threat of destructive war. Fortunately, this reunification of the Germans was achieved peacefully, putting an end to an absurd wall, to the barbed-wire fence that had divided the Germans into two different states, to the violence and dictatorship of the Eastern model, which had caused so much suffering and spiritual, physical and economic misery to the Germans beyond the border. Fortunately, this reunification took place differently from what the Albanian Bolsheviks at the top of the pyramid had predicted, those who cried out in terror that the reunification of the two Germanys was the beginning of a third world war. In fact, this reunification was the threshold of the collapse of the dictatorships in the countries of the East, and also of the dictatorship in Albania. The Albanian people, who suffered so much misery and experienced so many misfortunes and destructions under dictatorship, experience this great event with joy and hope, and deep in its soul the powerful dream awakens that soon the Albanians too will regain their lost freedom, that soon they will cut the barbed wires that had locked them in a cage, thus also interrupting, among other things, the traditional friendship with the German people, for whom it feels deep sympathy and to whom it is grateful for everything that has been done for Albania and the Albanians, for the Albanian language and culture. Germany’s National Holiday is, meanwhile, also a holiday for Albanians. Because Germans and Albanians are bound by feelings of sincere and traditional friendship, by a feeling of special respect for culture, knowledge, language, moral and spiritual values. On this solemn day Albanians keep the German people in their hearts and express to them the feeling of sincere friendship and deep gratitude. LAZER STANI

An assassination attempt against Macedonian President Kiro Gligorov took place on Tuesday in Skopje. According to various sources, a car loaded with explosives exploded at the moment when the Macedonian President passed nearby. The consequences were numerous. Gligorov suffered a skull fracture, accompanied by a cerebral concussion and many wounds on his body. While his driver was killed, many passers-by who were there were injured. The Macedonian President managed to survive after the attack organized — a long time ago, it was said — and now his life is not in danger. It is also reported that the police have arrested two people suspected of being involved in the crime. Berisha sends a telegram to Gligorov President of the Republic Sali Berisha sent a telegram to the President of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Kiro Gligorov in which he condemned the terrorist attack carried out against him and wished him a speedy recovery Press and Information Office at the President's The car of President Kiro Gligorov after the attack

Today in Tirana: Chairman of the Bavarian Parliament Bohm At the invitation of the Chairman of the Presidium of the People's Assembly, Mr. Pjetër Arbnori, the Chairman of the Bavarian Parliament, Mr. Bohm, arrives today for a visit to Albania. During his stay in our country, the Bavarian guest will be received in separate meetings by the highest state officials. The President of the Republic, Mr. Sali Berisha, will also receive the Bavarian parliamentary leader, Mr. Bohm, in a separate meeting.

Italian military ship Aviere Today the Italian naval ship Aviere arrives in the port of Vlora, which will bring 18 Albanian students who took part in the training period held on the ship San Giusto. After arriving in the port of Vlora, today as well the Albanian students will be given a reception at the residence of the Italian ambassador in Albania, Mr. Paolo Foresti.

I am very pleased to receive you, a long-standing friend of Albania. You have already contributed in the past, but now, in your role as Federal Minister for Education, you will contribute even more to our education system, to the upgrading and best possible equipping of schools in mountainous areas, President Berisha told Austria’s Federal Minister, Mrs. Elisabeth Gehrer, at the meeting he had with her yesterday at the Presidency. Mrs. Gehrer, for her part, once again emphasized her readiness to help in the upgrading and equipping of schools in various areas and offered her assistance in bringing to Albania experts who will help with educational reforms. Press and Information Office at the President's

The President of the Republic, Mr. Sali Berisha, takes part On the occasion of 3 October, Germany’s National Holiday, the great day of the reunification of its two parts since the end of the Second World War, yesterday the German ambassador in Tirana, Mr. Hanspeter Ditsdorn, gave a reception at the German embassy in Tirana. The reception was attended by the President of the Republic of Albania, Mr. Sali Berisha, and Mrs. Berisha. Also present were the invited Chairman of the Presidium of the People's Assembly, Mr. Pjetër Arbnori, government officials, deputies, representatives of political parties, the diplomatic corps and the press. CORRESP / RD

The German General, Fridrih Von Senden, is awarded the Order of Naim Frasheri, First Class At the Ministry of Defence, a special ceremony was organized on the occasion of the decoration by the President of the Republic of Brigadier General Fridrih Von Senden. The Minister of Defence, Safet Zhulali, said among other things that Germany plays a special role by helping and supporting Albania in the conditions of the consolidation of democracy and in the need for it, as Albania’s natural ally, its assistance in the military field has been characterized by seriousness, sincerity and correctness; this has contributed to the creation of conditions for cooperation, and has marked a new stage in bilateral relations between Germany and Albania. Acknowledging and appreciating the assistance, he expressed confidence in Germany’s further help and support in all fields, including the military one. Then, the Minister of Defence handed the German general, Fridrih Von Senden, the Order of Naim Frasheri of the First Class, awarded by the President of the Republic, Sali Berisha. The justification stated his special contribution to the restructuring of the Skenderbej Military Academy, as well as assistance to military education in Albania. For his part, the German general expressed his readiness to provide further assistance in this regard. In the discussion that followed, Mr. Zhulali held with those present, including the German ambassador in Tirana, Hanspeter Disdorn, he stated that the work on restructuring the Skenderbej Military Academy was a success in bilateral relations in the military field. He also confirmed confidence in successful participation in cooperation processes between Germany and Albania in all fields.

“Hazbiu” File H.Khazbiu’s self-criticism addressed to the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the PPSH HAZBIU: ... I bear a great responsibility ... M.Shehu, a chief agent and not only in the network, but alone in activity... Pressure has had an influence ... Mihallaq Ziçishti, Feçor Shehu, Zoi Themeli, Llambi Peçini, etc... In some cases I have even put forward my opinion more strongly... Security can do no more... I did not know that Mihallaq Ziçishti had asked to leave Security himself...

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