— At the meeting chaired by Comrade Ramiz Alia at the Secretariat of the Central Committee of the PPSH on 20.9.1990 AT THE MEETING CHAIRED BY COMRADE RAMIZ ALIA AT THE SECRETARIAT OF THE CENTRAL COMMITTEE OF THE PPSH ON 20.9.1990 At this meeting, the problems of our cultural movement and science were discussed in connection with serving the country's processes of democratization, revolutionization and modernization more effectively. Emphasis was placed on the need for freer, bolder and more responsible scientific and creative thought, so as to help solve the many social and economic problems. It was stressed that science and culture must be closer to life, closer to the people and to the developments of the times, while preserving their national and socialist character. It was also discussed that the role of the intelligentsia, universities, research institutes, writers and artists in public life should be strengthened. [...]

— The «Mati» salt brigade — the enthusiasts — Ilirë Beach. This already embodies in its very name an objective: to be a place of rest and leisure for as many people as possible, not only for the town's inhabitants, but also for holidaymakers coming from the farthest corners of the country. In the brigade, many workers serve with dedication, striving to ensure the best possible conditions for rest, meals, entertainment and service. [...]

Despite the difficulties, the artistic group of Bënçë has preserved its tradition and has marked an important jubilee, the 25th anniversary of its creation. The many events organized on this occasion testify to the strong ties with the public and to the love for folk song and dance. [...] JOURNALISTIC NOTE

Yesterday morning, a meeting of the Secretariat of the General Council of the Trade Unions of Albania was held in Tirana, where the tasks facing the professional organizations in the new conditions of the country's political and social development were discussed. Emphasis was placed on the need for further mobilization of the working masses, for encouraging their initiative and for broader participation in solving problems of production and life. [...] (Continues on page 2)

Yesterday, a delegation of the European Community arrived in our country, headed by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy, Xhovani Toriçeli[?]. During its stay in Albania, the delegation will hold talks with representatives of Albanian institutions concerning the expansion of relations and cooperation. (Continues on page 2)

On the occasion of the 2,400th anniversary of the founding of Durrës Ahead of the 200th anniversary of the birth of our national poet, Naim Frashëri, the second scientific session on the theme «Albania and the Albanians in the work of Naim Frashëri» was held in the city of Durrës on 17-18 September 1990, dedicated to one of the most distinguished figures of our national culture. At this scientific session, attended by researchers, historians, linguists, writers and poets, many reports and discussions of great interest were presented on the values of Naim’s work and on his figure as an apostle of Albanian identity. [...] D. SHUTERIQI