ATA News from Albania, 96-09-01

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CONTENTS

[01] WORKSHOP XVIII ON ALBANIAN LANGUAGE, LITERATURE AND CULTURE ENDS

[02] THE YOUNGEST PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEERS SWEAR IN

[03] PRESS REVIEW

[04] PRESIDENT BERISHA MEETS PANGALOS, GREEK FOREIGN MINISTER

[05] SPEAKER OF PARLIAMENT LEAVES FOR PARIS

[01] WORKSHOP XVIII ON ALBANIAN LANGUAGE, LITERATURE AND CULTURE ENDS

Gjergj Fishta's literary work, Albanian world and the linguistic values of this work were on the focus of Saturday's session.

Prof.Dr. Kolec Topalli in relation to this told ATA "No doubt Fishta has been one of the greatest assets of Albanian literature and will remain so. Fishta's knowledge on Albanian language was that of a scientist, he was the chairman of the commission for the establishment of the alphabet rendering a valuable contribution. From this point of view Fishta remains a scientist and linguist, but above all, one of the greatest national poets, one of the most distinguished figures of our culture, which unfortunately for 50 years in succession the communist regime attempted to denigrate, but did not succeed. Because 50 years are a short period for a writer with such potentials."

According to another analyst the workshop marked a new stage on the study of Fishta's work. kled/gen/sh/

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[02] THE YOUNGEST PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEERS SWEAR IN

Peace Corps director in Albania, Ken Ayers said that corner stone of Peace Corps volunteers success are Albanians, who assisted them during their 11 weeks training program and also the staff, who trained them.

Then the US ambassador in Albania, Marisa Lino, took the floor by saying peace corps volunteers are the true American ambassadors in Albania. The first Peace corps volunteers have reached Albania in 1992. jz/gen/sh/

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[03] PRESS REVIEW

"SP steering committee holds its first meeting" reports Zeri i Popullit with the article "Participation in local elections". In relation to the Greek Foreign Minister visit, the paper writes the article "Special relations emanate from our histories and cultures". "Reformation is a process not a deluge" is another article on the paper.

Under the title "Socialists have opened up the red drawers" Republika publishes the article "Mejdani of Alia, Meta in New York". Regarding Pangalos visit in Albania, the paper carries the article "A positive visit, what about immigrants and Albanians properties..." Centre Pole reports "Pangalos and Athens' pragmatism". The paper carries the article "Nano: Pyrrhic victory", regarding the first meeting of steering committee.

"Lajmi i Dites" newspaper highlights Pangalos-Shehu meeting and the press conference of Greek Forign Minister. "Our relations an example for the other countries," writes Tribuna newspaper, in relation with the visit of Greek Minister. With the title "Crisis deepens in SP" the newspaper publishes the article "Eurosocialists at the cross roads". The fate of Eurosocialists defines the fate of the SP writes the paper.

"Rilindja" newspaper carries the article "Greek Lobby and Istanbul Patriarchate."

Albania newspaper titles its editorial "Forum's election ties SP". "Soon, the first seasonal workers from Albania in Greece, meanwhile Pangalos promises more visas and partial legalisation of the Albanian immigrants," reports the paper in relation with the visit of Greek Foreign Minister.

"How did Fatos Nano win in March 31 ?" is another article in this newspaper under the title "Upsetting facts on "debts" of Rexhep Mejdani." With the title "Gjirokaster. Tritan Shehu promises economic facilities for Greece" Koha Jone paper publishes the article "About 200 000 Albanian immigrants sent back". Pangalos: If PASOK comes to power, 30 percent of the immigrants will be legalized, writes the paper.

"Period of misunderstanding is over, but starts inconveniences writes "Dita Informacion" in relation to the Greek Foreign Minister visit in Albania.

"Socialists opposes Finsberg" reports Gazeta Shqiptare. SP doesn't accept his threats," is the statement issued yesterday by SP Secretary General, Rexhep Mejdani, says the paper. kled/ gen/sh/

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[04] PRESIDENT BERISHA MEETS PANGALOS, GREEK FOREIGN MINISTER

Reaffirming the friendly climate, which exists between the two countries, Pangalos promised to upgrade to a new level the joint projects. He told Berisha, that he deserved his victory, because Albanians couldn't vote for the past.

Both interlocutors pointed out that the relations between Albania and Greece have gained new impetus and may be at present the more stable relations in the Balkan region.

President Berisha expressed his satisfaction for the very good ties with Simitis' government and his gratitude for the support, Greek government has render to the Albanian democracy.

Pangalos highly estimated changes taken place in Albania during the last four years under Albania's democratic government.

During the meeting both agreed, that the two countries should push forward the Cross border program financed by EU for the improvement of the infrastructure in the region. They also agreed to open up in Athens the department of Albanian language and also to establish a Greek college in Tirana.

Special attention was paid to the free movement of people in the border areas. Berisha demanded from Pangalos to increase the number of Greek visas for the Albanians.

The interlocutors also focused on the legalization of the Albanian immigrants in Greece, number of whom is thought to be 300 000. Pangalos promised that after two or three months, Greek authorities will start the procedures on seasonal employment, an act which would alleviate the influx of the Albanians, who cross the border illegally.

Talking on the situation in the region Berisha stressed the importance of the bilateral and multilateral meetings in the framework of Balkan Peninsula countries, which would consolidate the peace processes. They agreed on holding a ministerial of Balkan foreign ministers countries.

Meanwhile Berisha, through Pangalos received an invitation from Greek President to visit Greece.

Pangalos yesterday evening was invited by President Sali Berisha in a private dinner in Vlora town. gen/

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[05] SPEAKER OF PARLIAMENT LEAVES FOR PARIS

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