Tirana, March 8 was a special day for the women of the People's Assembly. Yesterday's plenary sitting of the 12th session of the 11th legislature was marked from the outset by a speech delivered by comrade Haxhire Duli on the occasion of March 8. It was a candid and courageous speech, far from the euphoria of previous days, because such is the country's restless life today. It expressed the thoughts, concerns and aspirations of the woman deputy, of the Albanian mother and woman. Almost throughout the country, the recent changes on the political scene have brought to light the dormant forces and energies of Albanian women, something also proved by the fact that the number of female candidates for deputy in the 31 March 1991 elections has increased significantly. Comrade Haxhire Duli's speech was met with warm applause and deserved respect. Later, the People's Assembly continued with its agenda. The session discussed important issues related to the elections, representation and the responsibility of state bodies in the new political conditions. Deputies pointed out that responsibility to the people requires the Assembly to be more active, more sensitive to the country's problems and closer to citizens. It was emphasized that the country's future will be built on youth, on people's creative energy, on work and on broader participation in political and social life. ENGLISH: THE FUTURE OF THE COUNTRY WILL BE BUILT IN THE NEW PEOPLE'S ASSEMBLY Tirana, March 8, for the women of the People's Assembly was special. Yesterday's plenary meeting of the 12th session of the 11th legislature was marked at its beginning by a speech delivered by comrade Haxhire Duli on the occasion of the March 8 holiday. It was an open and courageous speech, far from the euphoria of past days, because the country's turbulent life is such today. It expressed the thoughts, concerns and aspirations of the woman deputy, the mother and the Albanian woman. Almost throughout the country, the recent changes on the political scene have brought to light the dormant forces and energies of Albanian women, something also proven by the fact that the number of female candidates for deputy in the March 31, 1991 elections has increased significantly. The speech of comrade Haxhire Duli was received with warm applause and deserved respect. Later, the People's Assembly continued the agenda. The session discussed important issues related to elections, representation and the responsibility of state bodies in the new political conditions. Deputies pointed out that responsibility before the people requires the Assembly to be more active, more sensitive to the country's troubles and closer to citizens. It was emphasized that the future of the country will be built by youth, by the creative energy of people, by work and by broader participation in political and social life. ITALIANO: IL FUTURO DEL PAESE SARÀ COSTRUITO NELLA NUOVA ASSEMBLEA POPOLARE Tirana, l'8 marzo per le donne dell'Assemblea Popolare è stato speciale. La seduta plenaria di ieri della 12ª sessione dell'11ª legislatura è stata caratterizzata all'inizio da un discorso pronunciato dalla compagna Haxhire Duli in occasione della festa dell'8 marzo. È stato un discorso aperto e coraggioso, lontano dall'euforia dei giorni passati, perché la vita tumultuosa del paese oggi è tale. Vi si esprimevano i pensieri, le preoccupazioni e le aspirazioni della donna deputata, della madre e della donna albanese. Quasi in tutto il paese, i recenti cambiamenti sulla scena politica hanno portato alla luce le forze e le energie sopite della donna albanese, cosa dimostrata anche dal fatto che il numero delle candidate deputate alle elezioni del 31 marzo 1991 è aumentato sensibilmente. Il discorso della compagna Haxhire Duli è stato accolto con caldi applausi e con il rispetto meritato. Più tardi, l'Assemblea Popolare ha proseguito l'ordine del giorno. Nella seduta sono state discusse importanti questioni legate alle elezioni, alla rappresentanza e alla responsabilità degli organi statali nelle nuove condizioni politiche. I deputati hanno sottolineato che la responsabilità davanti al popolo richiede che l'Assemblea sia più attiva, più sensibile ai problemi del paese e più vicina ai cittadini. Si è sottolineato che il futuro del paese sarà costruito dalla gioventù, dall'energia creativa delle persone, dal lavoro e da una partecipazione più ampia alla vita politica e sociale.

(ATSH) ENGLISH: Comrade Ramiz Alia received the delegation of the International Helsinki Federation (ATSH) ITALIANO: Il compagno Ramiz Alia ha ricevuto la delegazione della Federazione Internazionale di Helsinki (ATSH)

At the center of the activity of the communists of the district of Gramsh and of the party grassroots organizations in agricultural enterprises, cooperatives and institutions, alongside issues related to election preparation, is the study of the program of the Party of Labour of Albania, now distributed to almost all grassroots organizations of the district. In most collectives, discussion of the program began immediately after becoming acquainted with the document. Communists, cadres and agricultural specialists underline that this program represents a new political and economic orientation, aiming at the modernization of the country's life and the creation of a more open climate for debate and free thought. In agricultural enterprises and cooperatives, special meetings have been organized to clarify the main points of the program, the role of the PPSH in conditions of pluralism, as well as its relations with the state and the citizen. Participants in these meetings raised questions about the economy, property, political rights, social justice and the way the party will confront the difficulties of transition. ENGLISH: Meetings for explaining the PPSH program GRAMSH At the center of the activity of the communists of the district of Gramsh and of the party grassroots organizations in agricultural enterprises, cooperatives and institutions, alongside issues related to election preparation, is the study of the program of the Party of Labour of Albania, now distributed to almost all grassroots organizations of the district. In most collectives, discussion of the program began immediately after becoming acquainted with the document. Communists, cadres and agricultural specialists underline that this program represents a new political and economic orientation, aiming at the modernization of the country's life and the creation of a more open climate for debate and free thought. In agricultural enterprises and cooperatives, special meetings have been organized to clarify the main points of the program, the role of the PPSH in conditions of pluralism, as well as its relations with the state and the citizen. Participants in these meetings raised questions about the economy, property, political rights, social justice and the way the party will confront the difficulties of transition. ITALIANO: Incontri per illustrare il programma del PPSH GRAMSH Al centro dell'attività dei comunisti del distretto di Gramsh e delle organizzazioni di base del partito nelle imprese agricole, cooperative e istituzioni, accanto alle problematiche legate alla preparazione delle elezioni, vi è lo studio del programma del Partito del Lavoro d'Albania, ormai distribuito quasi a tutte le organizzazioni di base del distretto. Nella maggior parte dei collettivi la discussione sul programma è iniziata subito dopo la conoscenza del documento. Comunisti, quadri e specialisti dell'agricoltura sottolineano che questo programma rappresenta un nuovo orientamento politico ed economico, che mira alla modernizzazione della vita del paese e alla creazione di un clima più aperto al dibattito e al libero pensiero. Nelle imprese e cooperative agricole sono stati organizzati incontri specifici per chiarire i punti principali del programma, il ruolo del PPSH nelle condizioni del pluralismo, così come i suoi rapporti con lo Stato e il cittadino. I partecipanti a questi incontri hanno posto domande sull'economia, la proprietà, i diritti politici, la giustizia sociale e sul modo in cui il partito affronterà le difficoltà della transizione.

Yesterday afternoon, at the Gallery of Figurative Arts, the personal exhibition of the Kosovar painter Abdurrahim Buza, one of the best-known names in Albanian art, was opened. The exhibition brings together paintings and drawings from different periods of his creative work and was followed with interest by art lovers in the capital. Those present praised the rich figuration, the colors and the national spirit of the works on display. ENGLISH: Personal exhibition (ATSH) Yesterday afternoon, at the Gallery of Figurative Arts, the personal exhibition of the Kosovar painter Abdurrahim Buza, one of the best-known names of Albanian art, was opened. The exhibition includes paintings and drawings from different periods of his work and was followed with interest by art lovers of the capital. Those present appreciated the rich figuration, the coloring and the national spirit of the works presented. ITALIANO: Mostra personale (ATSH) Ieri pomeriggio, presso la Galleria delle Arti Figurative, è stata inaugurata la mostra personale del pittore kosovaro Abdurrahim Buza, uno dei nomi più noti dell'arte albanese. La mostra comprende dipinti e disegni di diversi periodi della sua attività creativa ed è stata seguita con interesse dagli amanti dell'arte della capitale. I presenti hanno apprezzato la ricca figurazione, il colore e lo spirito nazionale delle opere presentate.

- Ingresiva - News from the foreign press about political developments in Albania and the meeting of the extraordinary congress of the PPSH assess that this event has helped calm part of public opinion and the party's supporters. Luçardi gave Galli to the Italian editorial offices. ENGLISH: Foreign press: “The extraordinary congress calms supporters” - Ingresiva - Reports from the foreign press on political developments in Albania and the meeting of the extraordinary congress of the PPSH assess that this event has influenced the calming of part of public opinion and of the party's supporters. Luçardi gave to the Italian editorial offices Galli. ITALIANO: Stampa estera: “Il congresso straordinario calma i sostenitori” - Ingresiva - Notizie dalla stampa estera sugli sviluppi politici in Albania e sulla riunione del congresso straordinario del PPSH valutano che questo evento abbia influito nel rasserenare una parte dell'opinione pubblica e dei sostenitori del partito. Luçardi ha dato alle redazioni italiane Galli.

(Continues on page 2) ENGLISH: Notice of the directorate of the house and information: Council of Ministers (Continued on page 2) ITALIANO: Comunicato della direzione della casa e delle informazioni: Consiglio dei Ministri (Continua a pagina 2)