From President SALI BERISHA’s meeting with political and other parties in Tirana yesterday Those present, assessing as very positive the continuous interest of the head of state in the problems facing the country, pointed out that they are committed to implementing reforms and consolidating the rule of law. The PBDNJ, as an important parliamentary force, assessed that in order to overcome difficulties reforms must be strengthened and consensus among political forces widened. PBDNJ representatives who took part in this meeting stressed the need to preserve the country’s political and economic stability and to successfully face the challenges of transition. Representatives of other political forces also spoke in favor of continuing privatization, encouraging investment, and using value vouchers as efficiently as possible in the privatization process. In the end it was agreed that such meetings should also be held in the future as a form of institutional communication between the head of state and political actors. [English translation] President Berisha’s meeting with representatives of political parties with state functions How value vouchers will be used From President SALI BERISHA’s meeting with political and other parties in Tirana yesterday Those present, assessing as very positive the continuous interest of the head of state in the problems facing the country, pointed out that they are committed to implementing reforms and consolidating the rule of law. The PBDNJ, as an important parliamentary force, assessed that in order to overcome difficulties reforms must be strengthened and consensus among political forces widened. Representatives of other political forces who took part in this meeting stressed the need to preserve the country’s political and economic stability and to successfully face the challenges of transition. They also expressed support for continuing privatization, encouraging investments, and using value vouchers as efficiently as possible in the privatization process. In the end it was agreed that such meetings should also be held in the future as a form of institutional communication between the head of state and political actors. [Traduzione italiana] Incontro del presidente Berisha con i rappresentanti dei partiti politici con funzioni statali Come saranno utilizzati i titoli di valore Dalla riunione del presidente SALI BERISHA con i partiti politici e altri a Tirana ieri I presenti, valutando come molto positivo il continuo interesse del capo dello Stato per i problemi con cui il paese si confronta, hanno sottolineato di essere impegnati nella realizzazione delle riforme e nel consolidamento dello Stato di diritto. Il PBDNJ, come importante forza parlamentare, ha ritenuto che per superare le difficoltà occorra rafforzare le riforme e ampliare il consenso tra le forze politiche. I rappresentanti delle altre forze politiche che hanno preso parte a questo incontro hanno sottolineato la necessità di preservare la stabilità politica ed economica del paese e di affrontare con successo le sfide della transizione. Essi si sono inoltre espressi a favore della prosecuzione della privatizzazione, dell’incentivazione degli investimenti e dell’uso il più efficiente possibile dei titoli di valore nel processo di privatizzazione. Alla fine si è convenuto che incontri di questo tipo si svolgano anche in futuro come forma di comunicazione istituzionale tra il capo dello Stato e gli attori politici.

I consider President Clinton’s appeal to the failed Greek government and cabinet very important. This is because it addresses above all two words: peace and regional cooperation. Albania has taken serious steps toward a peaceful resolution of the Greek minority issue in our country, so it cannot but be interested in having the problem of the Albanian minority in Greece resolved in the spirit of good neighborliness and regional cooperation. At one of the first press conferences of Greek Foreign Minister Karolos Papoulias, soon after the socialists’ victory in his country, it was made known that Greece would have no change in its policy toward Albania. Here, of course, this referred to the continuation of the economic blockade. These days developments showed that official Athens, encouraged also by extremist Greek circles, is seeking even greater engagement in this direction. As has happened before, Albania is presented as a potential danger to Greek interests. Not only that, but in the Greek press almost every day there is talk of an exaggerated Albanian nationalism taking different forms and constituting a danger to Greece. Greek President Stefanopoulos called the Bosnian Serb democrats even a “factor of peace” in the region. Nevertheless, the official Athens press continues to accuse Albania of being a “factor of destabilization.” In these conditions, we consider President Clinton’s appeal to Greece for a more measured policy in the region and for good neighborliness to be right and important. Albania is ready to contribute in favor of peace and cooperation in the Balkans, but it cannot do so if it constantly encounters prejudices and artificial barriers raised by Athens. Both peoples need peace, understanding, and not nationalist adventures. [English translation] Will Papandreou listen to reason? DUKAGJIN HITA I consider President Clinton’s appeal to the failed Greek government and cabinet very important. This is because it addresses above all two words: peace and regional cooperation. Albania has taken serious steps toward a peaceful resolution of the Greek minority issue in our country, so it cannot but be interested in having the problem of the Albanian minority in Greece resolved in the spirit of good neighborliness and regional cooperation. At one of the first press conferences of Greek Foreign Minister Karolos Papoulias, soon after the socialists’ victory in his country, it was made known that Greece would have no change in its policy toward Albania. Here, of course, this referred to the continuation of the economic blockade. These days developments showed that official Athens, encouraged also by extremist Greek circles, is seeking even greater engagement in this direction. As has happened before, Albania is presented as a potential danger to Greek interests. Not only that, but in the Greek press almost every day there is talk of an exaggerated Albanian nationalism taking different forms and constituting a danger to Greece. Greek President Stefanopoulos called the Bosnian Serb democrats even a “factor of peace” in the region. Nevertheless, the official Athens press continues to accuse Albania of being a “factor of destabilization.” In these conditions, we consider President Clinton’s appeal to Greece for a more measured policy in the region and for good neighborliness to be right and important. Albania is ready to contribute in favor of peace and cooperation in the Balkans, but it cannot do so if it constantly encounters prejudices and artificial barriers raised by Athens. Both peoples need peace, understanding, and not nationalist adventures. [Traduzione italiana] Papandreou ascolterà la ragione? DUKAGJIN HITA Ritengo molto importante l’appello del presidente Clinton rivolto al fallito governo e gabinetto greco. Questo perché affronta soprattutto due parole: pace e cooperazione regionale. L’Albania ha compiuto passi seri verso una soluzione pacifica della questione della minoranza greca nel nostro paese, perciò non può che essere interessata a vedere risolto anche il problema della minoranza albanese in Grecia nello spirito del buon vicinato e della cooperazione regionale. In una delle prime conferenze stampa del ministro degli esteri greco Karolos Papoulias, subito dopo la vittoria dei socialisti nel suo paese, si rese noto che la Grecia non avrebbe cambiato la propria politica verso l’Albania. Qui naturalmente si parlava della continuazione del blocco economico. In questi giorni gli sviluppi hanno mostrato che l’Atene ufficiale, incoraggiata anche da ambienti estremisti greci, cerca un impegno ancora maggiore in questa direzione. Come è già accaduto, l’Albania viene presentata come un rischio potenziale per gli interessi greci. Non solo, ma nella stampa greca quasi ogni giorno si parla di un nazionalismo albanese esagerato che assume forme diverse e costituisce di per sé un pericolo per la Grecia. Il presidente greco Stefanopoulos ha definito persino i serbi di Bosnia “fattore di pace” nella regione. E tuttavia la stampa ufficiale di Atene continua ad accusare l’Albania di essere un “fattore di destabilizzazione”. In queste condizioni, riteniamo giusto e importante l’appello del presidente Clinton rivolto alla Grecia per una politica più misurata nella regione e per il buon vicinato. L’Albania è pronta a dare il proprio contributo a favore della pace e della cooperazione nei Balcani, ma non può farlo se si scontra continuamente con pregiudizi e barriere artificiali erette da Atene. Entrambi i popoli hanno bisogno di pace, comprensione e non di avventure nazionaliste.

“The editor of the magazine Leka Ndoja addresses Prime Minister Meksi for the second time, Mr. Sazet Nika. He appeals to the head of the Judicial Council: “Does Mr. Brozi’s action regarding the petitions correspond to the release of the reasoning with ‘Rruga e Fushës’?” And: “Is it lawful, as that eight-national pine with Cergne says, as stated?” In the special publication of the previous date, under the title “Clarification for the formerly flooded,” the circumstances related to value papers, property, and the privatization process are described in detail. The author points out that suspicious financial and political links are coming to light which, according to him, lead to the ‘spiral of narcodollars’. He requests a full investigation and an institutional reaction. Editor’s note (Continued on page 8) [English translation] The spiral of narcodollars is being uncovered The editor of the magazine “Leka Ndoja” sends for the second time a message to Meksi’s chief, Sazet Nika. “The editor of the magazine Leka Ndoja addresses Prime Minister Meksi for the second time, Mr. Sazet Nika. He appeals to the head of the Judicial Council: “Does Mr. Brozi’s action regarding the petitions correspond to the release of the reasoning with ‘Rruga e Fushës’?” And: “Is it lawful, as that eight-national pine with Cergne says, as stated?” In the special publication of the previous date, under the title “Clarification for the formerly flooded,” the circumstances related to value papers, property, and the privatization process are described in detail. The author points out that suspicious financial and political links are coming to light which, according to him, lead to the ‘spiral of narcodollars’. He requests a full investigation and an institutional reaction. Editor’s note (Continued on page 8) [Traduzione italiana] Si sta scoprendo la spirale dei narcodollari Il redattore della rivista “Leka Ndoja” invia per la seconda volta un messaggio al capo di Meksi, Sazet Nika. “Il redattore della rivista Leka Ndoja si rivolge per la seconda volta al primo ministro Meksi, sig. Sazet Nika. Rivolge un appello al capo del Consiglio giudiziario: “L’azione del signor Brozi sulle petizioni corrisponde alla liberazione del ragionamento con ‘Rruga e Fushës’?” E: “È legittimo, come dice quel pino nazionale di otto con Cergne, come si afferma?” Nella pubblicazione speciale della data precedente, sotto il titolo “Chiarimento per gli ex alluvionati”, sono descritte nei dettagli le circostanze legate ai titoli di valore, alle proprietà e al processo di privatizzazione. L’autore osserva che stanno emergendo collegamenti finanziari e politici sospetti che, secondo lui, conducono alla “spirale dei narcodollari”. Egli chiede un’indagine completa e una reazione istituzionale. Nota del redattore (Continua a pagina 8)

TIRANA (ATSH) — U.S. President Bill Clinton has called on Greece to adopt a more cooperative stance toward its neighbors in the Balkans. A statement distributed by the White House says that stability in the region requires cooperation and avoidance of interethnic tensions. Clinton stressed that relations with Albania and other countries in the region should be based on respect and dialogue. He praised democratic developments in Albania and expressed support for reforms. [English translation] President Clinton calls on Greece for good neighborliness in the Balkans TIRANA (ATSH) — U.S. President Bill Clinton has called on Greece to adopt a more cooperative stance toward its neighbors in the Balkans. A statement distributed by the White House says that stability in the region requires cooperation and avoidance of interethnic tensions. Clinton stressed that relations with Albania and other countries in the region should be based on respect and dialogue. He praised democratic developments in Albania and expressed support for reforms. [Traduzione italiana] Il presidente Clinton invita la Grecia al buon vicinato nei Balcani TIRANA (ATSH) — Il presidente degli Stati Uniti Bill Clinton ha invitato la Grecia ad adottare un atteggiamento più cooperativo verso i suoi vicini nei Balcani. In una dichiarazione diffusa dalla Casa Bianca si afferma che la stabilità nella regione richiede cooperazione ed evitamento delle tensioni interetniche. Clinton ha sottolineato che le relazioni con l’Albania e con gli altri paesi della regione devono basarsi su rispetto e dialogo. Ha apprezzato gli sviluppi democratici in Albania ed espresso sostegno alle riforme.

As the authors state, Mr. Brozi will find it difficult to find in our country a prime minister as tolerant and peace-loving as Mr. Meksi. And even less so in Greece. If he committed his acts of bravado when he was court chairman, now is the time to answer before the law. [English translation] Editor’s note As the authors state, Mr. Brozi will find it difficult to find in our country a prime minister as tolerant and peace-loving as Mr. Meksi. And even less so in Greece. If he committed his acts of bravado when he was court chairman, now is the time to answer before the law. [Traduzione italiana] Nota del redattore Come affermano gli autori, il signor Brozi troverà difficile nel nostro paese un primo ministro tanto tollerante e amante della pace quanto il signor Meksi. E ancor meno in Grecia. Se ha compiuto le sue spacconate quando era presidente del tribunale, ora è tempo di rispondere davanti alla legge.

“Better late than never,” says the saying. The government should correct its mistake with the Academy and the Osen e Falltores, the taste for fish and raki, and leave it to Proi.Beqja and company (Page 5)

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