Today is the 23rd day of the hunger strike. The Socialist Party has never had in its program the denial of private property; on the contrary, it considers it essential for the functioning and development of the market economy. However, we also think that alongside private property, especially in agriculture, in addition to land, cooperative property should also exist. This is because the cooperative remains the most powerful means of helping and somewhat easing the implementation of the reform. Experience and practice over these months show this. And this is entirely natural, if we take into account the very difficult and miserable economic situation in the countryside. It needs investment, help, machinery, seeds, chemical fertilizers, credit facilities, etc. These can be secured much better and faster through the cooperation of producers. Otherwise, not only will the increase in agricultural production be very difficult, but in the worst case, a real and uncontrollable catastrophe could occur in the supply of bread and other food to the people. This is the main reason why we are, and will be, in favor of a well-studied and controlled agrarian reform, to be implemented gradually and without unnecessary trauma. We are against adventurism and hasty decisions that could blow up the entire agricultural production. THANA SHAHIÇU From the work of restoring paintings in the Historical Museum of the capital

More and more is being uprooted by the excitement of renewal...

Photo: N. Xhuku From the work of restoring paintings in the Historical Museum of the capital

The European Community will help Albania Deputy Prime Minister Gramoz Pashko is engaged in intensive communications with the European Community and various organizations, within which economic and food aid for our country has been included. It has been announced that in his meetings it has been requested that this aid be made concrete as soon as possible. The urgent needs of the Albanian economy have been assessed, especially the problems of supplying everyday consumer goods. Representatives of European Community institutions have expressed their readiness to help Albania cope with the current difficulties. The aid will include food products, medicines and technical assistance for different sectors. It was emphasized that it is vitally important for Albania that this aid not be delayed.

Over the past two days, a Yugoslav delegation has arrived in our country for working talks. In meetings with representatives of the Albanian government, issues of economic cooperation, trade exchanges and the movement of people were addressed. Possibilities for expanding ties in the fields of transport, energy and industry were discussed. The delegation was received by the deputy chairman of the Council of Ministers. The parties assessed the importance of maintaining good neighborly relations and emphasized the need for concrete agreements in the interest of both countries. (Continued on page 4)

These days, calls for deeper reforms in education and culture have increased in newspapers and on the radio. Many specialists and teachers have spoken about the need for a modern curriculum that responds to the new conditions of society. It is emphasized that the reform must be based on the best experience and on national tradition, but also open itself to contemporary European developments. On this occasion, the importance of teacher training and the improvement of school textbooks was highlighted. Educational reform must be part of the democratic changes in the country.

Minister of trade and foreign affairs [...] (Continued on page 4)

. The planned meetings will discuss bilateral relations, regional issues and the latest developments in the Balkans. The talks are also expected to focus on economic cooperation and diplomatic coordination on the region’s problems. (Continued on page 4)

— ABOVE 600 MILLION DOLLARS IN THE SHOKUNIN PRJË, ARE THERE CONSUMERS, WHY ARE IMPORTS IN THE COUNTRY OF ITS? Economists claim that economic trade activities, which have been much discussed recently in our country, require precise knowledge and control. The article deals with currency problems, relations between imports and exports, and the impact on everyday life. VIZATONI