By Ponda Çakër Burelisë Intensive work for processing the vineyards It is not the case that every day will bring great things. But it is the small things, the careful daily work, that keep production moving. This is especially true for viticulture, where every delayed action comes at a cost. In the cooperatives and farms of our area, it has been properly understood that work in the vineyards cannot wait. That is why, in these days, more attention has been given to pruning, tying the vines, arranging the soil and spreading fertilizer. In many plots, work is being carried out at an accelerated pace. This is not only a technical matter. It is also a matter of organization. When duties are properly divided, when supervision is continuous, when the specialist is close to the brigade, the work moves forward and the results are visible. The best experience must be widely shared. There are collectives that have managed to combine discipline with initiative, demands with support, control with persuasion. That is precisely where the strength of the new organization of work lies. Vineyard processing is now one of the decisive links of the season. Whoever understands this in time will have yield and quality tomorrow. Whoever neglects it will pay dearly. So this is not about fanfare, but about work. And work done today with responsibility is a guarantee for tomorrow's wine and grapes.

The courtyard record. Members of the agricultural-shareholding cooperative of Vitia express their satisfaction with the first democratic elections and with the realization of their rights. A similar atmosphere can today be found in the courtyard of every cooperative or agricultural combine in our country. The specific cases may differ in form, but what is being experienced there is, in any case, a democratic revolution in the life of our countryside. Why? Because together with the birth of the agricultural-shareholding cooperative, the space for cooperative democracy is also expanding. This is very important. In the past, because it had been built on the basis of a centralist and command model, the agricultural cooperative had a narrow democratic framework; now it is freed from the old schemes and breathes more freely. The cooperative member, who yesterday was almost only an executor of decisions coming from above, now becomes a real participant in decision-making. He has his say on the land, on production, on distribution, on the organization of work. This makes him more responsible, but also more interested in the results of collective work. Under the new conditions, the member's vote gains special weight. Elections for the governing bodies are no longer a formality, but an act of political and economic importance. Not only the direction of the cooperative depends on them, but also people's confidence in themselves and in the new forms of organization. Cooperative democracy cannot be understood without transparency and bottom-up control. The presidency, the council, and the various commissions must account to the members. Every abuse, every injustice, every undeserved privilege must come to an end. Only in this way can a new spirit be built in the countryside. These changes do not come by themselves. They require political culture, they require patience, they require the ability to debate and reach understanding. But without them there is neither economic revival nor social vitality. Cooperative democracy is the condition for making the peasant master of his own destiny. They help us clarify the issues related to this problematic area: the agronomists of the Bujani Cooperative (Tropoja district), Fatmira Canaj and Gencali Bujani. (Photo: N. Xhika) Gecali Bujani [?] They help us clarify the issues related to this problematic area: the agronomists of the Bujani Cooperative (Tropoja district), Fatmira Canaj and Gencali Bujani. (Photo: N. Xhika)

The times call for a realistic assessment of the Party's work Mocëze [?] The need to make the functioning of the Party and of the mass organizations independent from the administration and management of enterprises, and from the state in general, is a demand of the times. This also requires a more realistic assessment of the work of the Party, the way it has acted, and its ability to adapt to the new conditions. Many things must be seen with a critical eye. There have been schemes, routines, grand words and little real influence in solving concrete problems. This has brought fatigue, distrust and people's withdrawal from organizational life. The Party must be where the problem arises, not only where the report is read. It must listen, debate, persuade with arguments and not with orders. Its function can no longer rely on formal authority, but on the confidence it earns in practice. Therefore, the election of new cadres should be seen as an opportunity for renewal, not as a mechanical replacement of names. People ask for sincerity, responsibility and direct connection with their concerns. Readers' suggestions

Observation from Elbasan Will there be a regular supply of consumer goods? This question is being asked often by the citizens of Elbasan, who have experienced weeks of shortages, queues and uncertainty. In the shops there is sometimes no oil, sometimes no sugar, sometimes no soap and detergent. The market is not managing to give a clear answer, while people are forced to buy whatever they find, whenever they find it. This situation makes family life even harder to organize. Local officials offer different explanations: transport difficulties, lack of funds, broken links with suppliers, production problems. But citizens are asking not for explanations, but for solutions. If no concrete measures are taken now, the coming months may bring even greater difficulties. Therefore, more serious work, more careful planning and more open information for the public are required.

The secondary schools and the city's enterprises are facing supply difficulties and a shortage of work equipment. This has brought dissatisfaction and an atmosphere of uncertainty, especially among workers' and students' families. At some points of sale, empty shelves can be seen, while at others goods have arrived, but not in the necessary quantity. This creates unnecessary movement and a loss of time for citizens. In such a situation, more coordination is needed between trade, transport and local producers.

— GJIROKASTER — Within the framework of the new economic orientations, contacts are increasing for the creation of joint ventures with foreign partners. In Gjirokastër as well, concrete possibilities are being examined in several sectors, where cooperation could bring investment, technology and markets. According to local sources, there is especially interest in processing agricultural products, in services and in certain light manufacturing branches. The aim is for such initiatives to have an effect not only on employment, but also on improving the quality of production. However, such initiatives require a legal basis, contractual clarity and serious partners. Only under these conditions can disappointments be avoided and successful models of cooperation created.

"This is Israel" The exhibition with this title has aroused interest among visitors, who through photographs, documents and various materials become acquainted with aspects of the social, economic and cultural life of Israel. Visitors stop before the panels with curiosity, ask questions and discuss developments in this Middle Eastern country. For many of them, this is an opportunity to form a more concrete and less stereotyped image of Israel. The exhibition has been conceived in such a way as to provide concise but clear information about history, the economy, science and culture. It aims not only to inform, but also to encourage dialogue and understanding.

The corner of an old neighborhood. A small house, low, with walls weighed down by time and a roof that can barely hold on. At first glance, a building like many others. But for the neighborhood residents, it is not just a ruined house: it is part of memory, part of history and part of identity. For a long time, it has been said that the building will be demolished. Others say it could be restored. There are also those who think something new should be built there. In the absence of a clear decision, the debate continues and concern grows. Those who know its history say that the house has values that should not be lost. Not only because it is linked to a certain period, but because it preserves features of a popular architecture that is disappearing. Others object: the building is worn out, dangerous and not worth keeping standing. In cases like this, neither feeling nor cold economic calculation is enough. A professional assessment, consultation with specialists and listening to the residents are needed. Any hasty solution would leave hanging a question that today is rightly being raised: what will be done with the house?