AN EXAMPLE THAT ENCOURAGES For years the state expanded agricultural crops at the expense of pastures; much was invested in them, and afforestation and other improvements were carried out. If you look at the pasture map, pastures make up 44 percent of the country’s territory. However, it seems that the good pastures, which could support large herds of livestock, were not used enough. On the other hand, in the coastal lowlands, where the possibilities for intensive livestock farming were greater, the expected results were not achieved. Fier is one of the districts where livestock breeding can provide experience. Here favorable conditions have been created for raising cattle and small livestock, farms and facilities have been built, and the feed base has been expanded. In many agricultural enterprises persistent work has been done to improve breeds and increase the production of milk and meat. There are still shortcomings and obstacles, but the achievements so far show that with better organization, higher work discipline, and greater care for the feed base, the results can be much better. Fier’s experience can also be useful for other districts of the country.

VERIGJA A simple pledge from one place to another is not enough. Continuous control, daily follow-up, and responsibility for fulfilling tasks are required. In enterprises and institutions, delays must be avoided, weaknesses must be struck at, and good initiatives encouraged. Only in this way does work gain momentum, and only in this way can the plans and tasks undertaken be completed on time and with quality. Control is not a formality, but a necessary link in management. It must extend to every sector and every workplace, so that no one remains outside responsibility. When control is carried out with competence and without weaknesses, it speeds up progress. In the agricultural cooperative [?]

Traces of a new basilica from late antiquity have been discovered in the city of Durrës. During archaeological work, walls, mosaic floors, and architectural fragments have come to light, testifying to the importance of the site. Specialists stress that the discovery enriches the city’s monumental map and helps us better understand the urban and cultural development of Durrës in the first centuries of our era. Work is continuing and further data of scientific and historical interest are expected to emerge. THESE DAYS IN DURRËS A new basilica from late antiquity discovered (Continued on page 3)

. Sali Berisha, general secretary of the Communist Party of Romania since its 14th congress last November, and at the same time president of Romania, was unable to escape the circumstances created in his country. As the last of the leaders of the Eastern European countries to strongly oppose democratic reforms, he ended up overthrown by the popular revolt. In Romania the events took a violent and tragic turn. After the demonstrations in Timişoara and Bucharest, the power of the dictatorship was shaken and collapsed. The Romanian people paid a heavy price for freedom. The fall of the regime was followed by the execution of Nicolae Ceauşescu and his wife. This event marked the end of a long and ruthless dictatorship and opened a new stage for Romania. AMONG THE INTERNATIONAL EVENTS OF THE DAY

. During the official stay, talks and meetings were held with senior representatives of the Bulgarian side. Issues of bilateral relations, economic, cultural and scientific cooperation, as well as problems concerning the international situation of mutual interest, were discussed. The visit was assessed as a contribution to strengthening friendship and cooperation between the two countries.

From the writer’s block . Vlorë – Sa botën me shoqen, work began with the boy from the agricultural enterprise. While others sit and talk about the future, these young people try to build it with their own hands. At work and in study, in daily efforts, they shape their character and understand their responsibility toward society. The experience of life makes them demand more of themselves and of their time. This is the real confrontation with the present and with the future.