— Comrade Ramiz Alia and other leaders of the Party and the state attend — In Tirana, on Saturday afternoon, a memorial meeting was held on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the birth of comrade Hysni Kapo, attended by his wife Vito Kapo, his family members and comrades-in-arms, distinguished personalities of the liberation struggle and of the building of the country, as well as other invited guests. Tirana, 3 March. At the beginning, the meeting was opened by the First Secretary of the Party Committee of the Tirana district, comrade Llambi Gegprifti. About the life and activity of comrade Hysni Kapo spoke the member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the PPSH and secretary of the CC of the PPSH, comrade Simon Stefani. In his speech, comrade Simon Stefani, after pointing out that comrade Hysni Kapo was one of the most distinguished figures of our revolutionary movement, of the Anti-Fascist National Liberation War, of the construction of socialism and the defense of the homeland, said that he was one of the most outstanding cadres of our Party and our state, one of the most beloved and respected leaders of our people. Speaking about his life, he highlighted the role of comrade Hysni Kapo during the war, in the organization of the masses, in directing political and military work, in strengthening the unity of the Party and the people. Thereafter, his great contributions in the years of socialist construction, in the leadership of the Party, in the elaboration and implementation of its line, in foreign policy, in defending the interests of the country and in the revolutionary education of cadres were emphasized. The meeting was attended by comrade Ramiz Alia and other leaders of the Party and the state. Also present were family members, comrades-in-arms, veteran and young cadres, representatives of mass organizations and workers of the capital. (Continued on page 2) Photo: ATSH

Description The transition and the condition of our roads are increasingly becoming part of everyday city life. In a wider view, this is also noticeable on Tirana’s new ring road, where work on its arrangement and improvement continues. The road presents difficulties in some places, but at the same time it also testifies to efforts to give the capital a more orderly and modern traffic flow. During the “journey” along this important segment, the eye encounters work vehicles, construction brigades, passers-by and local residents, who follow the progress of the works with interest. There are also remarks about the pace, the quality, and the need for greater care at some problematic points. Nevertheless, everything shows that this project will serve Tirana better. This report describes the sights, the pace, and people’s expectations regarding the new ring road. (Continued on page 3)

In the artists’ studios On the morning of 24 February, I found the people’s painter Agim Sulaj in his usual studio. On the easel there was a new composition, while in the corner sketches and mock-ups could be seen. The conversation began with the question that the painter had turned into a creative motif: what do the farmer’s children hold in their hands? In his canvases, the children appear sometimes with books, sometimes with simple toys, sometimes with products from the countryside, symbolizing the connection between the new life and work and the future. The artist speaks about his search for a pure figure, about light, color, and the human atmosphere he wants to bring onto the canvas. The visit to the studio thus becomes also a conversation about realist art, the artist’s responsibility, and the inspiration that comes from everyday life. (Continued on page 4)

The exhibition, with notes, of the work, the speech and the contribution of comrade Hysni Kapo to the organization, leadership and victory of our National Liberation War, as well as to his activity in the period of socialist construction of the country, is the central theme of the memorial meeting. Comrade Hysni Kapo occupied an honored place in the history of our Party and of the Albanian people. He became one of the most distinguished leaders of the War, one of the leaders of the Party and the state, a fervent tribune of the cause of socialism and of the defense of national interests. He made a valuable contribution to strengthening the unity of the Party, to educating cadres, to deepening the Marxist-Leninist line, to foreign policy and to the international activity of our country. His figure remains closely linked with loyalty to the Party, with simplicity, wisdom and revolutionary determination. Our people remember him with respect and gratitude. (Continued on page 2)

In the framework of 7 March — Teachers’ Day Teachers occupy an honorable place in the life of our society. On the eve of their professional holiday, many schools and educational institutions hold commemorative activities, meetings and analyses of achievements and problems. The work of the teacher is linked to the education of the young generation, to the formation of culture and civic responsibility. In conversations with managers and educators, mention is also made of the difficulties encountered in the teaching process, certain material shortages, demands for higher quality, and the necessity of greater support from society. In this context, the article brings evaluations and observations from the life of our school. (Continued on page 3)