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Albanian Times, 96-06-29

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Albanian Times
June 29, 1996


CONTENTS

  • [01] Berisha Accepts Meksi's Resignation
  • [02] Berisha to Open Consultations on New Government
  • [03] Opposition Supporters Rally in Tirana
  • [04] Less Remittances From Emigrees
  • [05] Tourist Numbers Down
  • [06] Italy:Smugglers of Albanian Immigrants Arrested

  • [01] Berisha Accepts Meksi's Resignation

    TIRANA, June 28 - President Berisha has accepted the resignation offered by Prime Minister Aleksander Meksi after the expiration of the government's mandate. He asked Mr. Meksi to stay on in his post until a new Prime Minister has been appointed, Radio Tirana said on Friday night. (Albanian Times/Radio Tirana)

    [02] Berisha to Open Consultations on New Government

    TIRANA, June 29 - President Berisha is inviting today all parliamentary parties for consultations on the new government. The Social Democrats and the Democratic Alliance, the so-called center polr parties that won no seats in the new parliament, were excluded from the consultations. The parties invited are: The Democratic Party, the Socialist Party, the Republican Party, the National Front Party (Balli Kombetar), and the Human Rights Party. It is not clear if the Socialists are participating in the consultations. (Albanian Times)

    [03] Opposition Supporters Rally in Tirana

    TIRANA, June 28 - Albanian opposition parties rallied in Tirana to hail what they considered European and U.S. support for their call for new elections. International media said turnout was between 3 to 5 thousand and below expectations. ``People are still afraid of being beaten by police and, besides that, they expected more from Europe,'' said a member of the Socialist Party. The United States has criticised the ballot and has suggested the Albanian government ``go back to the drawing board,'' but has never demanded a new vote. The Council of Europe called on all Albanian parties to hold round- table discussions to establish new electoral rules, but also stopped short of insisting on a fresh ballot. It also confirmed the legitimity of the newly elected parliament. The cheering supporters, waved banners that read ``Thank You, USA'' and ``Thanks, European Parliament. ``The main thing which came out of the Council of Europe resolution was the return to the Albanian electorate of democratic values, namely fr ee elections,'' Socialist party leader Servet Pellumbi told the rally. He said the Socialist deputies in the new parliament "were nominated by Berisha", referring to the alleged widespread irregularities in the May 26 poll. Both the ruling Democratic Party and the Socialist Party claim the resolution was in their favor. The Democrats won 122 of 140 parliamentary seats in the poll. (Albanian Times)

    [04] Less Remittances From Emigrees

    TIRANA, June 28 - Albanian emigrants are sending less remittances this year, amounting to only $63 million in the first quarter, daily "Gazeta Shqiptare" said. The total contribution of emigrants in net foreign currency and goods in 1995 was estimated at $450 million or 25 percent of the GNP. The remittances from emigrants are seen as critical in supporting the economy. Without that help, Albania would require twice as much aid as it does today, according to an earlier report of the Albanian Ministry of Finances. The living standards of families, especially in towns and cities unquestionably depend on the direct help from emigrants. In 1994, it was estimated that every second Albanian family had someone employed abroad. In October 1995, three fifths of all Albanian families had at least one member abroad. According to the Instituteof Statistics, about 13 percent of the Albanian population or 28 percent of its work force is employed abroad. In 1994, the remittances from the emigrants amounted to $262 mil lion or twice the amount of foreign aid and loans. Banking institutions now regard emigrants' earnings as a very important source of foreign currency for the strained finances of the country. Foreign currency earnings coming in in the form of goods amounted to $120 million in 1994 and $150 million in 1995. In most cases, emigrants have difficulties tranferring money to Albania through banks or by mail. It is estimated that about 8 percent of depositors in Greek banks are Albanian emigrants. It is estimated that about $900 million worth of emigrant earnings languish in foreign banks. (Albanian Times)

    [05] Tourist Numbers Down

    TIRANA, June 28 - Albania was visited by some 50,000 tourists in the first quarter of 1996, according to daily Rilindja Democratike. Foreign tourists brought about $10 million in revenue, down from about $15 million in the fourth quarter of 1995, Albanian officials said. The bulk of tourism revenue comes from the neighboring Greece with many foreign cruisers entering Albania for day trips. (Albanian Times)

    [06] Italy:Smugglers of Albanian Immigrants Arrested

    LECCE, June 28 - Italian police has cracked down on an immigrant smuggling ring responsible of ferrying into the country more than 500 Albanian and other illegal immigrants. The operation was carried out by police in the souther province of Lecce. Thirteen people, including three women and an Albanian citizen were arrested on criminal charges, Lecce police said. (Albanian Times)

    This material was reprinted with permission of AlbAmerica Trade & Consulting International. For more information on ATCI and the Albanian Times, please write to AlbaTimes@aol.com

    Copyright © ATCI, 1996


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