Does their republic prove one more thing? The breakup of the glass cooperative with Hajdin Sejdin As they try to hide the failures, former managers and workers of the glass factory have challenged Palim Mehmeti’s statements. They claim that the reality in the enterprise has been distorted and that responsibility is being shifted unfairly. The material mentions problems of ownership, supply, and work organization. Some workers say that the dismantling of the cooperative structures has brought chaos and losses, while the new management has not offered solutions. It also mentions Hajdin Sejdiu, in connection with the way the glass cooperative has been handled and the consequences this has had for production. The article is presented as a direct reply. (continued on page 2)

Then, our friends in the tea garden, now at the head of those, were called demokradaminë... Then, our friends in the tea garden, now at the head of those, were called demokradaminë. Saliu did not miss the chance to climb onto the podium. He drew attention with examples and witty remarks, which were met with laughter and objections. The article argues that double standards, political opportunism, and selective memory have become visible features of public life. The one who yesterday denounced certain behaviors in a loud voice now justifies them when they are politically useful to him. Hypocrisy, according to the author, has become the norm and is destroying civic trust. The same people who accused others of dubious ties now present themselves as moral arbiters. In many cases, judgments are not made on the basis of facts, but according to the interest of the day. This behavior creates confusion and distrust. The public deserves clarity, not political theater. (the text of the column is not fully legible in the image [?])

On 1 June 1993, Sali Berisha made an announcement on Albanian television concerning several French governments and the sending of a French plane to bring 3.5 million tons of wheat to Tirana. ... As soon as the news was announced, the public waited for aid, but questions were later raised about the way the matter was handled. There was talk of propaganda, lack of transparency, and political gain. In this sequence, the article turns to the drama of a 27-year-old man and his mother, linking it to the social and health situation. The hospital lacks equipment, families are left unprotected, while the state appears only on television. That is the core of the article’s criticism. (continued on page 3)

- Chronicle of Sali Berisha’s visit to Korea - Tomorrow, as our country is facing major economic and social difficulties, the leadership is trying to sell every trip abroad as a success. Sali Berisha’s visit to Korea is presented as a diplomatic triumph, but the article raises the question of what Albania actually gains. Instead of clear and tangible agreements, propaganda offers images, ceremonial receptions, and general statements. While citizens face unemployment, shortages, and insecurity, television serves up scenes of artificial optimism. The author focuses on the mismatch between façade and reality. He notes that foreign policy cannot be used as a substitute for domestic governance. If concrete results are lacking, trips remain nothing more than decoration. (continued on page 3)

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Skënder with 2 parliament is a special concern for the people of Kosovo. We are with them and will support them. Adem Demaçi, through a statement, has greeted the work of the forum and called for broader institutional cooperation for the protection of Albanians’ rights. He stresses that the Kosovo issue is not a problem of one region, but of the entire nation. His message was received with great interest and was considered an appeal for unity. (continued on page 3)

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“MARLBORO - 91” - The misery surrounding the Minister of Finance, Mr. Genc Ruli - The purchase by the State seems to be a correctable clause The course of events around the “Marlboro”-91 contract, especially after 3 October 1991, has tended to be presented in a completely different version, especially after the denunciation made by the newspaper “Zëri i Popullit” of clear corrupt dealings linking this contract to the name of Genc Ruli. One argument supporting this revised version, and one that has often been used, is that the “Marlboro” contract was supposedly revoked by Council of Ministers Decision No. 12 dated 26 December 1991, a decision on the basis of which the order to cancel it was issued. According to this version, it turned out that the contract had survived only the Bufi government, and therefore it should bear the main burden of responsibility. If that were the case, we would no longer be dealing with this issue. However, documented facts show the opposite. “Marlboro”-91 also existed under the Meksi government, and it was accompanied by administrative and financial actions that raise serious suspicions of lawbreaking and unlawful favors. In the file we consulted, it appears that the contract was not only not eliminated, but was kept in suspense, reviewed, brought back to the table, and used as a tool for certain benefits. What stands out is the network of people moving around the Minister of Finance and the coordinated way in which the official version is defended. It is not true that the December 1991 decision closed the file once and for all. On the contrary, after that decision there were further moves, interventions, correspondence, and administrative positions that left the matter open. This means that responsibility cannot be limited only to one government or to a specific period. In this context the question arises: who benefited? Who gave impetus to the revival of this contract? And why have people close to Minister Ruli repeatedly appeared on the scene whenever “Marlboro”-91 has been discussed? These questions cannot be avoided with general statements. (text partially unreadable [?])

In the book “Rivore e vladn[?]” dedicated to the extraordinary events of July 1943, the author presents testimonies and accounts of the resistance, the political background, and the figures who became part of that time. The article offers a historical and cultural perspective. (continued on page 3)