— Interview with comrade Atë Xhil Vrakel, from the Committee of Science and Technology, and editor Musa Uqini. Relations of cooperation with the outside world have seen growth in recent years, especially in the scientific field, creating a picture of development and positive results. One expression of this is the increase in the number of exchanges, direct contacts with foreign institutions and organizations, the carrying out of activities with varied content, as well as the expansion of fields of mutual interest. One issue that stands out is that relations are now being directed not only toward acquaintance and information, but also toward concrete scientific, technical and technological cooperation. In this framework, a more intense activity is recorded with research centers, universities, institutes, firms and foreign organizations, as well as greater participation in international events. The conversation emphasizes that our country has an interest in advanced experience, in contemporary achievements of science and technology, in new technologies and in the forms and mechanisms that make their use more efficient. Likewise, readiness is expressed to do more in terms of knowing and creatively adapting foreign experience to concrete conditions. The interview mentions a number of fields of special interest such as energy, electronics, biotechnology, mechanics, materials technologies, automation, agriculture, medicine, etc. The steps taken to expand the contractual base and direct contacts between our institutions and foreign partners are also highlighted. It is also emphasized that technical-scientific cooperation serves not only to learn about innovations, but also to increase professional capacities, to qualify cadres, to compare experiences and to encourage creative thinking. In this view, ties with the outside world have multiple importance for the modernization process. In conclusion, confidence is expressed that with the expansion of these relations, the effectiveness of scientific and technical work will also increase, and that the results achieved will serve as a basis for further steps in the future.

THESE DAYS AT THE BATHHOUSE The people of the Elbasan bathhouse complex confidently state that the water supply problem has been solved. Through investment and work, the springs have been increased, the pipelines have been reconstructed, and the service has improved. According to the data, hundreds of visitors from the city and the districts come here every day. The premises have been kept clean, conditions have been improved, and the staff’s care for vacationers and sick people who come for treatment has increased. The improvements have also influenced the growing interest in the baths, especially during the season. The management states that further measures will continue to raise the quality of service and expand capacity.

Yesterday, in the large hall of the institute, a scientific symposium dedicated to the problems of industrial energy was held. Specialists, research scientists, engineers and production managers from various enterprises of the country took part. The reports dealt with energy saving, the effective use of fuels, the use of modern control and measurement equipment, as well as the improvement of technologies in production processes. The importance of consumption standardization and of applying technological discipline at every stage was emphasized. Participants offered opinions and suggestions on the use of alternative sources and on increasing the role of organization in saving energy. There was great interest in the positive experiences of several factories in the country.

Along with spring, a new liveliness is visible in the greenhouses of the agricultural enterprise. The workers are busy preparing seedlings, arranging the plots, and carrying out the other necessary tasks that ensure the success of the season. It is emphasized that timely irrigation of fruit trees and young trees is an important condition for healthy growth. In many places, measures have been taken so that the irrigation network is put into operation without delay, avoiding losses and ensuring rational use of water. Specialists advise that, alongside irrigation, agrotechnical work, fertilization, and disease control should also be followed carefully. Only in this way will the greenhouses and orchards yield the required output.

What will warm the workers? — the solution from ruka — These days, the small room in front of the furnace in the Prrenjas mine has become a place for frequent discussions. The workers talk about the need for heating in the work sections and in the rest areas. According to them, the prolonged winter has made work more difficult and increased the demand for quicker measures. The managers are examining the possibility of using stoves and other heating sources, but the most suitable solution has not yet been found. The article emphasizes that there must be more care for the social conditions of workers, because they are directly linked to production and to stability in work.

During these days, in the section on forest economics, the issue of wood processing and increasing the level of industrial use has been addressed. In this framework, the experience of other countries is also mentioned, among them Poland. According to specialists, deeper processing of timber creates more value and yields better economic effects. This requires investment, equipment, and better organization of the production chain from the forest to the factory. The article provides data on existing capacities, difficulties, and the possibilities of technical cooperation with foreign partners.

The figures speak The increase in the population of the capital and the city’s continuous expansion have brought new needs for housing, transport, supply, education and services. Published data show the growth in the number of residents, families and housing units. According to specialists, urban development planning must be based on accurate statistical assessments, so as to avoid overloading the infrastructure and improve urban life. At the same time, care is needed for the environment, green spaces and the municipal service network. Tirana is presented as the country’s main economic and administrative center, so demographic movements have a direct impact on the organization of urban life.

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