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Albanian Telegraphic Agency (ATA) [2], 97-03-16Albanian Telegraphic Agency Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Albanian Telegraphic Agency (ATA) Home Page at <http://www.telpress.it/ata>Albanian Telegraphic AgencyCONTENTS
[01] PRESIDENT BERISHA DECREES AMNESTY FOR 51 PRISONERSTIRANA, MARCH 16 (ATA) - Albanian President Sali Berisha, based on his constitutional competencies, as well as on the proposals made by the Ministry of Justice and bodies of the local government, decreed the amnesty for 51 prisoners, President's Press and Information Office reports.This decree pardons the prisoners who have less than two years to serve in jail. Among them is also Fatos Thanas Nano. /s.sh/mt/k [02] LETTER OF ARBNORI ADDRESSED TO PRESIDENT OF THE WEU PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLYTIRANA, MARCH 16 (ATA) - The press and information office of the People's Assembly of Albania reports that Parliament Speaker Pjeter Arbnori has addressed a letter to the President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Western European Union (WEU), Louis Maria de Puig, which says:"I was informed that the Permanent Committee of the WEU Assembly has recommended WEU to prepare an operation to restore peace in Albania. I would like to thank you for this recommendation, which, if approved by the WEU member countries, will be an historic decision. This decion will help restore constituonal order in Albania. In fact, Albania does not ask WEU to do any fighting, but just to restore an evident force in sea ports, in airport and in the capital of Albania, which would serve as a reliable stabilizer. They must also support the Albanian authorities in their efforts to restore order and gather the arms from people. I also think that WEU will have the possibility to play an important role by assisting an European country and safeguarding peace and stability in our troubled region. Hoping that this recommendation will be adopted," writes Mr Arbnori at the end of his letter to Mr Maria de Puig. ssh/xh [03] JOINT STATEMENT OF ALBANIAN PRESIDENT AND PREMIERTIRANA, MARCH 16 (ATA) - In a meeting held Sunday at 14.00, Albanian President Sali Berisha and Prime minister Bashkim Fino discussed widely about the situation in the country and the measures for its improvement.President Berisha and Premier Fino agreed to cooperate intensively to overcome the difficulties in accordance with and by respecting all the constitutional prerogatives of the institutions they head. They think that the Platform of National Reconciliation, which was made concrete in the agreement between political parties and Albanian President on March 9, is the only and the best way to overcome the crisis. President Berisha and Premier Fino support the statement of EU Foreign Ministers for Albania and express their gratitude towards EU and member countries for their engagement to help Albania. /s.sh/kei/mt/k [04] PEACEFUL MANIFESTATION IN LEZHELEZHE, MARCH 16 - (ATA) By Zef Pergega: Thousands of citizens in Lezhe and nearby communes participated Sunday in a peaceful manifestation, organized by the committee of salvation of the district, bishop of the Rreshen diocese, monsignor Angelo Massafa, Islam Community and the orthodox community.The crowd of demonstrators, with flags, slogans, the portrait of Scanderbeg, after moving along the boulevard of the town, stopped in front of the monument which commemorates the Pledge of Lezhe. The bishop Massafra invited all the participants to keep silent for a minute in honor of all those who lost their live during this period and to listen the song of the National Flag. "Far from violence, far from weapons, think of peace and not of violence, trust in God, who is near you, near Albania more than ever", he said. The chairman of the committee of salvation of the district, Curri and the representatives of religious communities conveyed messages of peace and understanding. /s.sh/kei/mt/k Albanian Telegraphic AgencyFrom the Albanian Telegraphic Agency (ATA) Home Page at http://www.telpress.it/ataAlbanian Telegraphic Agency Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |