1997, decisive in the consolidation of the rule of law, the market economy, and integration into Euro-Atlantic institutions
President Berisha’s speech delivered to representatives of the diplomatic corps
Reception of the President of the Republic for representatives of the diplomatic corps in Albania
The diplomacy of the US and WTO countries [?] expanded yesterday the list of invitees and no one is missing. Around 75 representatives of countries and international organizations had come from the diplomatic corps accredited in Tirana. Also invited were party leaders, former president Rexhep Meidani? [?], former prime minister Aleksandër Meksi, former deputy prime minister and minister of Foreign Affairs, Alfred Serreqi, former speaker of Parliament, Pjetër Arbnori, leaders of central and local government, representatives of the media, religious leaders and business figures. Present were also representatives of international organizations, members of the government and local officials. The ceremony organized on this occasion took place at the Palace of Brigades, where President Berisha received and greeted the guests. In this atmosphere President Berisha also delivered the ceremonial speech, in which he pointed out that 1997 would be an important year for deepening democratic reforms and the market economy. He also stressed the importance of Albania’s integration into Euro-Atlantic institutions. Page 3
Serbs must be freed from the megalomania and the myths they have created...
Interview with chairman Rugova given to the French newspaper “La Croix”
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NATO will increase cooperation with Albania
The two sides discussed the prospects for the development of relations between Albania and NATO. The Chairman of the North Atlantic Council, Solana, handed President of the Republic Mr. Sali Berisha a memorandum [?] The Director of the Information and Press Office at the President of the Republic, Memli Krasniqi? [?], announces the meeting held between the President of the Republic, Mr. Sali Berisha, and the Secretary-General of NATO, Javier Solana, during which cooperation to date and its prospects were discussed. The statement says that the Secretary-General of NATO, Javier Solana, expressed that the partnership with Albania will continue to strengthen. In this context, Albania’s role in the region and its contribution to democratic processes were praised. Page 4
students in exams, strike and classes
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A legal framework has been drafted that increases the independence of local government
The Democratic Party expressed support for the implementation of its electoral program
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Belgrade police cleared the way for students
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Minister Gjongecaj on qualification courses in higher schools
A serious and effective initiative
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Arben Xhaferri in Skopje’s “Veçer” I will finally leave Parliament
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Modern customs complex at the Tre Urat crossing point
The magistrate projects the linking of the bridges between the two countries
“The progress achieved makes me confident that the day is approaching when the shift will be waiting to adjust the mechanism of the bridge with the Përmet license plate, to cross the Vjosa and go out into Greece,” emphasizes deputy Dane Cene Pollo Page 3
Demonstrations in Sofia demanding early elections
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