Albanian Telegraphic Agency (ATA), 98-10-11

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CONTENTS

[01] Locally produced veterinary medicine, 50 per cent cheaper than imported ones

[02] Everts calls on DP leader to cooperate for Constitution

[03] Ancient brick and tile kiln uncovered near Saranda

[04] Coordination of state structures for elimination of quake aftermath in Kukes

[05] Filanto factory to increase labour force

[06] Third Assembly of Albanian Red Cross ends proceedings

[07] Albania's President leaves for Germany

[08] Thief of Lunder stock-house arrested

[09] National Competition of Photography "Marubi" inaugurated

[01] Locally produced veterinary medicine, 50 per cent cheaper than imported ones

"After some experiements in cooperation with IKV (Institute of Veterinary Researches," the Prodental Firm created sterile working environment for the preparation of medicines which will be sold 50 per cent cheaper than the imported ones," said to ATA Shahin Prodo, chemist in the firm.

This firm has been producing for six years now in Albania about 60-70 preparations for human, veterinary and dental purposes.

"Actually, Prodental Farm is working with Albanian specialists for the production and packaging of vaccines for animals," said Prodo. /xh/

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[02] Everts calls on DP leader to cooperate for Constitution

Follow the full text of the letter:

Dear, Mr Berisha,

As you are probably aware, a Group of "Friends of Albania" has been established, compromising many partner countries and international organizations, co-chaired by the OSCE Chairman-in-Office and the European Union Presidency. The Annexed Terms of Reference spell out the purpose of this important initiative. As the "local Chairman" of the FOA I shall be pleased to liaise with you and other political forces, both of the coalition Government and the Opposition.

In this local FOA capacity I have been requested to write to you for your final position as to whether you will contribute, directly or indirectly, to the Constitutional process. Your conciliatory public statement of 29 September as well as more recent calls for dialogue have given others and myself the reason to hope that you indeed wish to follow- up on you earlier intention to participate in the final phase of the drafting process.

As you know, the draft of a Constitution has been presented to the Parliament earlier this week, with the explicit message that input from the Democratic Party and its allies would still be welcome. The schedule for review foresees final approval by the Parliament on the 20th of October. You will also know that there is an overwhelming degree of support, both national and international for the Constitution to reflect the fullest views of the Albanian people. Significant and pleasing to note is that fully 25 % of the text of the draft has been re-written to incorporate the suggestions put forward by the people, following the period of public hearings and consultations when national comments and suggestions were invited.

There remains still time for the Democratic Party and its allies in the Union for Democracy to put forward its comments and so play its expected, important role in this historic and necessary development. Given the constitutional expertise in your party, your views would be well received, and indeed would deserve full consideration. The attitude of the International Community has always been clear and simple - the participation of your UfD is a highly desirable part of the process.

On behalf of the 'Friends of Albania' I would like to ask you therefore one more time - as time is now so pressing - to follow up on your earlier helpful stance and to provide your input in whatever way you find most appropriate. If we could be helpful in facilitating the dialogue, we would be most pleased to do so. It does not need me to tell you that such a step on you part would be welcome throughout the world and would do much to contribute to a cause of utmost national importance, a cause that clearly surpasses partisan political interests.

I will be very grateful for your earliest reply," ends the letter Ambassador Everts sent to DP leader, Sali Berisha. /xh/

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[03] Ancient brick and tile kiln uncovered near Saranda

According to him, the bricks and tiles kiln pertains to the period when the monastery flourished (it was constructed in 11th century.) The kiln is 10 meters high and has 4 furnaces.

The nearness and the building materials used in the church of the Monastery of Mesopotamia urged the specialists to link the age of the kiln with the need for the construction of this church which dates back to the 13-14th centuries. /pas/xh/

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[04] Coordination of state structures for elimination of quake aftermath in Kukes

The chairman of the staff created for the elimination of the quake aftermath and also secretary of the prefecture, Fadil Gjuta, told ATA that only in the commune of Kalis there are 35 houses which are gravely damaged and 395 with less damages. In the commune of Caja, the number of the affected houses amounts to 180. In the mean time, specialists of the electric enterprise have estimated the damage in that sector to be worth 4.5 million lek.

Also a team of the Local Government Ministry is in the district of Kukes to help eliminate the quake aftermath. /pas/xh/

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[05] Filanto factory to increase labour force

Soon, a new line will be established in this factory for the final process of the shoes. The inauguration of the line will enable the employment of other people in addition to the latest 100 employed workers. /a.ke/xh/

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[06] Third Assembly of Albanian Red Cross ends proceedings

The Assembly also defined the priority policies in all the fields of the activity carried out by the Albanian Red Cross.

The activity of this association has extended during this year mainly in helping the Kosova refugees in the northeastern zone of the country.

Albania's President Rexhep Meidani also greeted the first day of the proceedings of the Red Cross Assembly on October 8. /pas/mt/

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[07] Albania's President leaves for Germany

President's press and information department told ATA that President Meidani, during his one-day stay in Munich, will hold talks with the Prime Minister and the Parliament Speaker of the Bavaria Land, with the business association Germany-Albania, with German investors and will also hold interviews in TV studios with German and foreign journalists. /dast/mt/

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[08] Thief of Lunder stock-house arrested

The spokesman of the Tirana Police Department stated that Xixi was arrested because he, in collaboration with several other persons, massively looted the warehouses of Lunder on September 14, 1998.

During the control exercised in his residence and in other places, the police sequestrated a considerable quantity of goods stolen that day, like 20 boxes of cigarettes, 5 vacuum cleaners, 2 electric cookers, 10 sacks of sugar, 18 sacks of flour, as well as a considerable quantity of food and non food items worth 2.5 million lek. /pas/mt/

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[09] National Competition of Photography "Marubi" inaugurated

The 130 works from 60 Albanian photographers were presented in the presence of the senior state authorities, renowned personalities of the Albanian art and culture.

Landscapes from the Albanian riviera, portraits, tradition, black and white and colour compositions dominated the main hall of the National Art Gallery, which had a new face after the reconstruction of the building.

The works presented in the competition will be included in a catalogue, which will be enabled by the "Sorros" Foundation.

The Exhibition of the National Competition of Photography "Marubi" stay open for about three weeks in the main hall of the National Art Gallery. /pas/mt/

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