The development of our country, our social stability and our national stability should prompt us to focus ourselves on the challenges of the time, on the challenge of socialism, on the tasks that will contribute to consolidating the situation and making the proper choice of forms for organizing our society. Such a way of acting, focused on a clear goal, would represent one of the surest paths for overcoming the obstacles imposed on us by others. The recent analyses regarding Kosovo, however, not because of any new topical event, but because the repeated mention of Kosovo and the crisis in Yugoslavia has sometimes served certain anti-Albanian, chauvinist and hegemonic circles, which in various ways have shaped their own strategy of action and, in this way, kept alive the psychosis of hatred against us as a people, against Kosovo’s autonomy as a factor of equality of nations and nationalities in Yugoslavia, and against self-managing socialism in Kosovo in general. In this context, it is not unimportant to say that their persistent insistence on the thesis that a counterrevolution is supposedly taking place in Kosovo has blinded them to the reality that there a powerful process of democratization of social and political life is unfolding. Many of these assessments do not stand the test of time. They often lack a real approach to the social processes taking place in Kosovo, and lack the readiness to understand the vital interests of the Albanian people and their determination to achieve equality within socialist and democratic Yugoslavia. Despite the obstacles, our people have shown political maturity and commitment to the democratic path, to reforms, and to building new social relations. This path is not easy. It requires patience, political wisdom, civic courage, and collective responsibility. It also requires fighting bureaucracy, statism, centralism, and every form of arbitrary rule. It likewise requires open dialogue, the affirmation of truth, respect for legality, and the creation of conditions for the broadest possible participation of citizens in decision-making. Only in this way can the foundations of a freer, more humane, and fairer society be built. In this sense, democratic processes in Kosovo should not be seen as a danger, but as a historical and social necessity. They are the result of the internal maturation of progressive forces, of the real demands of development, and of the general interest in peace, equality, and understanding. Any attempt to distort these processes, to criminalize them, or to present them as a threat, is contrary to the spirit of the times and to the shared interests of the peoples of Yugoslavia. Therefore, our orientation must be clear: more democracy, more responsibility, and more self-management. Only in this way will we be able to move forward on our democratic path, overcome difficulties, and ensure more sustainable development for our country and our people.

Every time you wake up, ask yourself what you have done for freedom, for dignity, and for the future. In troubled times, a person is measured not by the words they say, but by the position they take and by their willingness to defend the truth. We have gone through severe trials, experienced injustice, and seen how silence has often been used as a tool of submission. Therefore, free speech and critical thought remain the most powerful weapons of the conscientious citizen. There is no progress without moral responsibility. There is no democracy without respect for others. And there is no lasting peace without justice. The society we want to build must be open, honest, and capable of confronting its own mistakes. Only in this way can we avoid repeating the past and create a political culture based on dialogue, not violence; on argument, not slander; on trust, not fear. The free citizen does not seek privileges, but rights. They do not evade social duty, but fulfill it consciously. Therefore, even when the times seem dark, one must not lose faith in the values that keep us alive as a community: solidarity, justice, work, and dedication to the common good. The future does not come by itself. It is built every day, through effort, sacrifice, and wisdom.

Letter to the editor Barely three days had passed since the last meeting of the federation leaders with the Kosovo leadership when a new wave of telegrams began being sent to various addresses. The content of these telegrams is the same: support for the positions of the federal organs and condemnation of the forces that, according to the authors, are destabilizing the situation in Kosovo. In many enterprises and institutions, hasty meetings are being organized at which ready-made texts are approved and then sent as telegrams to Belgrade, to the presidency, to the government, or to newspaper editorial offices. Workers and employees are often put before a fait accompli, without any real opportunity to express their opinion. There are cases where there is no quorum, where nobody discusses, and yet a telegram is sent as if there had been complete agreement. This directed practice serves neither the truth nor the democratization of social relations. It only creates the impression of artificial support and distorts the authentic voice of work collectives. Instead of free and responsible debate, there are declarative descriptions and political formulas repeated mechanically. Our editorial office receives every day notices about such meetings and about texts drawn up in advance. We consider that citizens, workers, and social organizations have the right to express themselves freely, but not to be instrumentalized. Any real support must arise from conviction, not from pressure. (ATSH)

Plans no longer feel telegrams Letter to the editor (from the left): Ismail Murrizi[?], teacher[?] of animal husbandry, worker of the agricultural cooperative “NTPN”[?], and the chairman of the village committee “SNAT”[?], [...] We had already agreed with them, but since our work had remained unfinished, we decided to go into the field again. In the agricultural cooperative where we stopped, they told us that the contracts for wheat, corn, and other crops had been signed on time, but their implementation was moving slowly. The reasons were many: a shortage of artificial fertilizers, delays in supplying quality seed, insufficient working equipment, and above all, a lack of coordination between production and processing organizations. The cooperative workers said that they are often asked to promise more than they can deliver. When inspections or delegations come, the figures are presented with excessive optimism, while in practice they lag behind. “Plans no longer feel telegrams,” said one of the interlocutors, alluding to the bureaucratic practice of formal reports that do not change the reality in the field. There was a shortage of spare parts for machinery in the warehouses, while some tractors were out of use. In the livestock sector they complained of a shortage of concentrates and veterinary medicines. Payments for delivered produce were also delayed, which affected workers’ motivation. Representatives of the processing enterprise admitted that they too had difficulties, especially in transport and in securing raw material on time. At the end of the conversation, everyone agreed that contracts must be respected by both sides and that promises without material backing do not produce results. The need for greater responsibility, more realistic monitoring of implementation, and planning based on concrete possibilities was emphasized as the main demand. (to be continued on page 9)

As part of cooperation with sister organizations in Arab countries, at the invitation of the Union of Journalists of Algeria, the chairman of the Union of Journalists of Albania, Prof. Dr. Maqo Çomo, has arrived in Algiers on a working visit. During his stay he will hold talks with leaders of the Algerian press and with representatives of other information institutions. The visit aims to expand professional relations, exchange experience in the field of journalism, and strengthen contacts between the two organizations. The program also includes visits to newspaper editorial offices, radio and television stations, as well as meetings with representatives of cultural life. (ATSH)

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