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Albanian Telegraphic Agency (ATA), 97-01-08Albanian Telegraphic Agency Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Albanian Telegraphic Agency (ATA) Home Page at <http://www.telpress.it/ata>Albanian Telegraphic AgencyCONTENTS
[01] CUSTOMS LEGISLATION STRICTLY APPLIED - MatoshiTIRANA, JAN 7 (ATA) By Agim Baci: 150 million leks is the amount of incomes from customs in 1996 from the sequestrations, excluding the branch of control, or 33 per cent more than the year 1995."This has been due to an uplift of professionalism of employees, where 60 per cent of the customs officials have the university education", told ATA the deputy director of the directory of customs, who is also the chairman of the customs police, Avdyl Matoshi. But this year is followed by a severity against the people who have violated the customs legislation. Thus, 83 customs officials and 46 from the customs police are discharged from work, while against 129 people from customs and 75 from the customs police are taken different administrative measures. "This has been due to the rigorous application of the customs legislation in the field of customs violations. Some 116 smuggling cases are denounced in the attorney's office as well as 150 cases for the vehicles which have not payed the customs tax", declared Matoshi. The Albanian government in cooperation with UNDP, PHARE program and the Council of Europe has finished or reconstructed a series of border check points. /a.ke/jz/mt/k Albanian Telegraphic Agency[02] A RARE ANTIQUE STONE FOUND IN SHIJAKTIRANA, JAN 7 (ATA)- By A. Baci,A rare stone, with an inscription thought to belong to a period before our era, has been found in Shijak. It has been found during the excavation works on a channel passing through Shijak. The stone, with a diameter of half a metre, which besides the inscription has also the signs of a hand writing, has aroused the curiosity of the workers who immediately announced the archeology specialists. The stone is thought to be displayed in the new archaeological museum of Durres which is under construction. a.ke/jz/lm/k Albanian Telegraphic Agency[03] STUDY OF ALBANIAN MORPHOLOGY STRUCTURE PROMOTEDTIRANA, JAN 8 (ATA)- By S. Sharrexhi, Morphology, the first volume of the Albanian Language grammar, revised edition based on the scientific literature of the last 20 years, marks a significant step ahead in the study of the Albanian language morphology structure."Considering the urgent demands for a new edition of the Albanian Grammar, the working group saw it necessary to improve the version of '76", " prof. Shaban Demiraj, editor of this volume, (chairman of the Academy of Sciences), told ATA. The improvements in this volume, in which the gramatical categories remain the same, are related to a series of new concepts. "The improvements carried out from the theoretical point of view and in the selection of examples make this volume equal to the editions of the other Balkan languages," Demiraj said. The new edition of the Albanian grammar meets not only the needs of the Higher School on Phonetics, Morphology and Syntax, three fundamental subjects of the Abanian language, but also those of the qualified readers of the Albanian language scholars. jz/lm/k Albanian Telegraphic Agency[04] PRESS REVIEWTIRANA, JAN 8 (ATA) "The students welcome the decision of the government" reports Rilindja Demokratike, regarding the restart of the teaching process in all universities and high schools of Albania, after a one-day strike. The paper carries an interview with the Albanian Justice Minister, Kristofor Peci, under the title "Corruption must be prevented". "Customs houses make the annual analysis" is another article of the paper."Central Bank 'denounces' the uncertainty of usuries", reports Zeri i Poplullit in an article. The paper publishes a press release of the Albanian Socialist Women Forum (ASWF) under the title "To further deepen the real opposition movement". Rilindja paper under the title "We can all learn by the example of Kosova Albanians", carries an interview with Michael Mc Ellen, director of the U.S. information center Pristina based, given to "Flaka" paper of Skopje. The paper publishes an interview with the Minister of High Education, Besnik Gjongecaj, under the title "1997 - Integration of Universities and Research Institutions". With regard to "Vefa Holding" company, which will reduce the returns, Albania paper reports: "Alimuca: After 2 days, only 5 per cent". The paper carries an interview with the Kosova Premier, Bujar Bukoshi (taken by Republika paper of Lubjana) under the title "Our institutions have been slow". "Government officials will meet with the students" reports Albania paper in an article. Koha Jone reports: "Usuries used for the election campaign?" - Opposition accuses: DP was financed by the deposits of usuries for the election campaign. The paper reports "Greek phobia on Albanians" regarding the situation of Albanian emigrants in Greece. "Storm on usuries, the control starts", reports Gazeta Shqiptare with regard to the investigations which start Monday in "Populli" foundation. /eva/mt/Z/ Albanian Telegraphic Agency[05] MINISTRY OF CULTURE PLANS INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR 1997TIRANA, JAN 8 (ATA)- By F.Nikolla,The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Women has planned several international cultural activities in Albania for 1997. The activities include the International Folkloric Festival, the European Film Festival, the European Children Song Festival, and the Festival of the International Days of Chamber Music, according to sources of this ministry. The ministry will also organise the Literary Contest for Children, the Children's Book Exhibition, the Days of Lasgush (renowned Albanian lyrical poet) in Pogradec, the Annual Contest of Literary Works and other activities. As regards projects in cultural heritage, the ministry will also organise "Days of the Byzantium Culture" and "The Cultural Week of Diaspora". kei/lm/Z/ Albanian Telegraphic Agency[06] CROATIA ALBANIANS FAVOUR ORGANIZATION IN COMMUNITIES AND NON POLITICAL ASSOCIATIONSTIRANA, JAN 8 (ATA) In Croatia actually exist 11 associations and political parties of Albanians. Among the political parties the oldest is the Democratic League of Albanians in Croatia, which celebrated recently the 6th anniversary of its foundation, BBC radio reports.This party was very active at the beginning of the disintegration of Former Yugoslavia and mainly after the outbreak ofwar, when it was engaged to help the Albanian soldiers to desert from the Yugoslav army. Besides this, in Croatia exist the Albanian Christian Democratic Party, the Albanian Islamic Democratic Union as well as the branch of the Party for Democratic Prosperity. The activity of all these parties is already extincted. Even the leaders of these parties do not have enough clear the role of the political parties. They say that the aim of their foundation was to help the political parties in Kosova, and some of them were found at the beginning as their branches. But after Croatia became independent, they were registered as Croatian political parties and participated in elections. The Albanians of Croatia do not have the status of the temporary citizens, but they are Croatian citizens and in this context they have the right of political organization on national basis. But the Albanians in Croatia support more and more the organization in forms of communities and associations of citizens. Their central organization is the Albanian community, which is the representative of Albanians in Croatia, is non- political and is financed by the budget of the Croatian government for national minorities. /ag/jz/mt/k Albanian Telegraphic Agency[07] INDEX OF CONSUMER PRICES INCREASED BY 17.4 % IN 1996TIRANA, JAN 8 (ATA)- By M. Noti,The index of consumer prices at the end of 1996 increased by 17.4 per cent. The latest data provided by the Statistics Institute show that the index of consumer prices during December increased by 0.7 per cent, while as opposed to the basic level, December 1993, it was 144,15 per cent. "The 0.7 % increase in December came mainly as a result of the increase of the index of prices of the group "Food, drinks and tobacco", according to the data provided by the institute. jz/lm Albanian Telegraphic Agency[08] STUDY ON CANYONS OF BENCATIRANA, JAN 8 (ATA) - By Miranda Kora: The canyons of Benca, living ecosystems of Albanian nature (Southern Albania) with a longitude of 10 km and depth of several meters, will now be studied by the Association of Environmental Protection in Tirana."The project aims, on the one hand, to film, make evident, to prepare the inventory, the map, and the publication of these values and on the other hand to sensitize the public opinion about the need to protect these values," said Nasip Mecaj, coordinator of this 5 month project, financed by the local office of Tirana of the Regional Environmental Centre, with headquarters in Budapest. Canyons of Benca have on their slopes some cave entrances of speleogical interest. The river waters have trout (salmo thymus) a relic autochthonous living creature of this river. Several ancient castles lie on the coasts of these canyons. According to coordinator Mecaj, they are expecting investors to act in three directions: the use of these assets, elevation of the welfare and protection of the environment in these zones. jz/xh/sh/ Albanian Telegraphic Agency[09] COMMANDER OF AIR FORCES OF NATO SOUTHERN WING TO VISIT ALBANIATIRANA, JAN 8 (ATA) - By Atlant Frasheri: The commander of the Air Forces of the Southern Wing of NATO in Naples of Italy, Lieutenant General Richard C Bethurem, will visit Albania on Jan 9, says a report of the Albanian Defence Ministry."The visit will be made in the context of the cooperation between the North Atlantic Pact and Albania, cooperation which has started in the recent years after political changes which occurred in Albania and in the context of the cooperation between the Albanian Army and the American Army which has now marked important achievements," said the spokesman of the Defence Ministry. This is the first time that this senior military visits Albania. He is expected to meet with the Albanian Defence Minister Safet Zhulali and other senior officials of Albania. During his stay in Albania, Mr Bethurem will visit Albanian units and air bases.ake/kled/xh/sh/ Albanian Telegraphic Agency[10] ALB-BUSINESS - A NEW PUBLICATION IN SERVICE OF ALBANIAN BUSINESSMENTIRANA, JAN 8 (ATA) - "Alb-Business" is the title of a recent publication of the National Union of the chambers of commerce and industry of Albania.This periodical with information on business reflects the all-sided interests of Albanian and foreign businessmen who have relations of cooperation with Albania, and will contribute to the completion of an all- round economic and judicial information for trade subjects. The new publication will carry demands and offers by the chambers of commerce in the districts of Albania, by trade subjects themselves, foreign foundations and trade offices in various countries functioning in Albania. Through "Alb-Business" Albanian businessmen will also find the provisions and laws which adjust the relations in business. ake/kled/xh/sh/ Albanian Telegraphic Agency[11] UNESCO INCREASINGLY COOPERATING WITH ALBANIATIRANA, DEC 8 (ATA) - By Eva Allushi: Albania and UNESCO have already affirmed their commitment for a cooperation among nations through education, science, culture and communication."Due to its tragic history for half a century, Albania is a country of priority in the UNESCO programs," said Frederico Major, UNESCO General Director in a meeting with the Parliamentary Science Commission of Albania. "With the signing of the Memorandum of Cooperation between Albania and UN on education, science and culture," said to ATA the director for the policies of development and foreign relations in the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Genc Vincani, "we are optimistic that in a very near future, the structure and quality of this important activity for the nation will be very much efficient." A draft-document has been prepared by the Ministry in cooperation with UNESCO in support of the reform to coordinate higher education with the scientific research for the qualification of the people working in the higher education. "UNESCO will also make possible Albania's participation in UNESCO programs and projects in several fields," say specialists of this ministry. Another project of UNESCO is that for associated schools through inclusion of new schools in international projects on education. "We shall also help ingrate the Albanian university in the INTERNET," said Frederico Major on December 11 in Paris. kled/xh/sh/ Albanian Telegraphic Agency[12] OPERATIONS OF ALBANIAN POLICE AGAINST DRUG TRAFFICKING AND ILLEGAL EMIGRANTSTIRANA, JAN 8 (ATA) - Albanian police has undertaken a number of successful operations against drug trafficking and illegal emigrants. Police forces in Vlora, Southwestern Albania, cooperating with special forces of the Albanian Interior Ministry, hit strongly drug trafficking and illegal emigrants in this city.About 30 Albanian and foreign nationals have been detained on the coast of Vlora in effort to go illegally to Italy. Police has detected a house in which there were 121 kg of canabis sativa packed to be transported in the Puglia coast. Among the foreigners arrested by Albanian police are three Turkish nationals, an Indian and 5 Pakistanis. These foreigners were given shelter by some Albanian nationals and in cooperation with some speedboat captains were preparing their illegal passing of the border towards Italian coasts. kled/xh/sh/ From the Albanian Telegraphic Agency (ATA) Home Page at http://www.telpress.it/ataAlbanian Telegraphic Agency Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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