5 May... . Honoring a new life for freedom Today Albanians honor and commemorate the martyrs of the nation, fallen for freedom. 5 May is the Day of the Martyrs, which in some areas of the country is celebrated as the day of spring, the day of the rebirth of nature and of humankind, the day of the awakening of unextinguished hope that comes from the eye of the dead. This beautifully meaningful connection with 5 May makes it also a day of reflection, since so many boys and girls killed innocently in the name of freedom and socialism have been desecrated and forgotten, so much so that even others have been denied them. On this day we bow before the memory of the fallen with honor, but also with the determination not to allow either the desecration of their memory or the use of their name for narrow political interests. Today we remember that Albania has given many sons and daughters of its own, fallen in the name of freedom. But not every death dressed in the mantle of martyrdom has been such. The time has come to distinguish truth from propaganda, sacrifice from deception, ideal from political exploitation. There can be no true honor for the martyrs without respect for life, without freedom for the living person, without justice for the victims of yesterday and today. On 5 May, the greatest honor for those who fell is to defend the life, freedom, and dignity of the living. Let us not allow their name to be used to cover injustices, to justify violence, or to erase the memory of truth. Let this day be not only remembrance, but also a civic pledge for a more honest, more humane, and freer Albania. KOSTRIP V. JAJRO

Yesterday- the final ceremony in honor of E. Konica, Prince of Albanian culture President Berisha, Rugova and other high-ranking figures of the state and culture honor the great Konica NEW YORK On 4 May, the remains of Faik bej Konica, the distinguished figure of the Albanian nation, arrived at Rinas Airport. The welcoming ceremony was attended by the President of the Republic Mr. Sali Berisha, the President of the Republic of Kosovo Dr. Ibrahim Rugova, the Speaker of Parliament Mr. Pjetër Arbnori, figures from the arts and culture, diplomats, as well as many activists. The cortege was accompanied to the capital’s cemetery by many citizens, while the burial ceremony was attended by senior representatives of the Albanian state and the cultural world. In the speech delivered on this occasion, President Berisha highly գնահատed the figure of Faik Konica as one of the brightest personalities of Albanian culture and modern Albanian thought. According to the President, Konica was a figure who embodied European civilization and Albanian culture, leaving a valuable legacy in journalism, criticism, diplomacy, and political thought. He emphasized that the return of his remains to the homeland is an act of national honor and a moral duty toward a personality who served the country with mind and pen. The ceremony also mentioned Faik Konica’s contributions to the affirmation of the Albanian cause in the international arena, in relations with the Western world, and in promoting the national cultural identity. Taken from AP[?] Faik Konica returns to the homeland[?]

To comfort the families of the victims, President of the Republic Sali Berisha arrived President Berisha met with and comforted the families of the victims and expressed the solidarity of the state and society with them. To share the pain of the relatives of the victims of the tragic death of 7 students from the technical school “Ndoc Mazi”, drowned during a boat trip in a speedboat on the Buna River, yesterday the President of the Republic Mr. Sali Berisha arrived in Shkodër, where he was received by Mayor Mr. Bahri Borici and the prefect of Shkodër Mr. Hysen Matija. President Berisha saw first-hand the site where the tragedy occurred and then went to the families of the victims where he expressed his condolences. In the meeting with the relatives, the President said that their pain is the pain of all Albanian society and that the state will do everything to clarify the circumstances of this tragedy. He said that those responsible for this event must be brought to justice and that all measures must be taken to prevent such events from recurring. The funeral procession took place amid the immense grief of the citizens of Shkodër and the participation of central and local authorities. In this atmosphere of mourning, the city of Shkodër honored the memory of the young people who tragically lost their lives. Taken from ATSH[?] President Berisha comforts the family of one of the victims in Shkodër

Chairman of the Board of the Areritahi of Albania Mr. American of Spermarja Mr. Dominick Cagghione President Berisha said that the return of Faik Konica’s remains to the homeland is an important event for Albanian culture and the Albanian nation. He called Konica “the prince of Albanian culture” and praised him as one of the brightest minds of the nation. According to the President’s speech, Faik Konica represented the connection between Albanian culture and Western civilization and a model of critical and free thought. He emphasized that Albanians have a moral duty to honor his work and to place him in the place he deserves in national history. The ceremony also mentioned Konica’s contributions to journalism, diplomacy, aesthetics, and to the affirmation of the Albanian national identity. The President stated that the return of his remains is a belated but well-deserved homage. Taken from APD “Shkoder”[?]

During these days, a Greek economic delegation is carrying out a visit to Albania. The purpose of the visit is to expand economic and trade cooperation between the two countries and to examine new investment opportunities. The delegation has held meetings with representatives of Albanian institutions and business, where concrete possibilities for increasing trade exchanges, encouraging investments, and cooperation in various sectors of the economy were discussed. According to official sources, the Greek side has shown interest in joint projects and in strengthening economic relations with Albania. Kostrepi “PDP” Shkoder[?]

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