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Albanian Telegraphic Agency (ATA), 99-07-03Albanian Telegraphic Agency Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Albanian Telegraphic Agency (ATA) Home Page at <http://www.telpress.it/ata>Albanian Telegraphic AgencyCONTENTS
[01] Theater performance in Albanian on stages of Kosova after five yearsTIRANE, July 2 (ata) - By Klodi Shehu: For the first time after five years, an Albanian theater performance will be staged in seven cities of Kosova.The drama with three acts "Last performance" written by Kosova producer and playwright Fadil Hysaj will be performed first in the National Theater stage of Tirane on July 4, and then in Gjakove, Mitrovice, Prishtine, Prizren, Peje, Ferizaj and Gjilar. The producer and manager of the performance, Fahri Hysaj, told ATA on Friday that "the Albanian inhabitants in seven cities" have not seen any Albanian theater play in the past five years under the state of emergency, because the Serb power has adopted grave measures of violence." The tournament envisaged to start on July 12 was been proposed by the Albanian Ministry of Culture and will be funded by the Council of Europe. The putting on stage of this drama, although not a project of the National Theater, was financially supported by the Ministry of Culture, with about 10 million lek and the Soros Foundation with 7 million lek. /lh/xh/ D'Arc Avenue 23, Tirana, Albania E-Mail: Albanian Telegraphic Agency[02] PRESS REVIEWTIRANE, July 3 (ata) - By Urim Bajrami: Albanian press writes on Saturday about the meetings in Tirane of the delegation of the Albanians in Montenegro led by the chief of the Democratic Union, Fuad Nimani.The independent daily Koha Jone writes of a possible visit to Albania of the President and the Prime minister of the Montenegro. "The visit to Tirane soon of the President of Montenegro, Gjukanovic and the Prime Minister Vujanovic will mark the first highest ranking Albanian-Montenegrin meeting. The invitation of the Albanian Government in their address has be sent through the chief of the Albanian diplomacy, Paskal Milo in a meeting he had with the Prime Minister Vujanovic in Crans Montana, while to the new era of the cooperation between the two neighbouring countries has served also a delegation of the Democratic Union of the Albanians of Montenegro, which has visited Tirane..." writes the newspaper. Another independent daily, Shekulli, referring to the meeting of the Albanian Foreign Minister, Milo and the leader of the Democratic Union of the Albanians in Montenegro, held on Friday, under the title "Albanians of Montenegro, the bridge between Tirane and Podgorica," writes: "The meeting of the prime ministers of the four countries (Albania, Montenegro, Kosova and Macedonia) at the beginning of July in Ohrid of Macedonia will also determine the priorities of the economic and political investments in this part of the region. Besides, the political movements between Tirane and Skopje will be followed also by the visit of President of Albania, Rexhep Meidani to Macedonia on July 8." Zeri i Popullit, newspaper of the Socialist Party of Albania, writes: "Milo: Albanians, the bridge connecting Tirane and Podgorica." "The chief of Albanian diplomacy during the meeting with the delegation of the Democratic Union of the Albanians in Montenegro, said that "your presence here proves of the role that Albanians are actually playing in the processes of the democratization of the Balkans in building a new southeastern Europe, as a part of the great European family," writes Zeri i Popullit. Albanian press writes on Saturday for the meeting of SP presidency held on the Thursday evening which seems to have closed the debate on the date of the congress of this party. Shekulli writes: "SP clans make compromise," while in the headline it writes "New debate in SP. How will the chairman be elected, through rallies or spontaneously in the congress." "As for the date of the Congress there will be no more quarrel in the Socialist Party, but the problem will be on how the chairman will be elected," said the chairman of the socialist parliamentary group, Gramoz Ruci yesterday, adding that any request to hold the congress earlier will be considered as a request that runs counter to the statute. "The congress cannot be held earlier than at least two months after the meeting of the Leading General Committee," said Ruci yesterday after a meeting of the socialist presidency which set the date of the meeting of the Leading General Council..." the article writes. Under the title "Nano's opponents: Now its the turn of youths" and headlined "Latest alternative of Fatos Nano analysed. His men and his opponents bring forth their arguments," writes: "Nano's alternative in the last meeting of socialist activists in Vlore has become a topic of discussion and debate in the ranks of socialists, who think that the young powerholders must offer their alternative." "Government changes after the Congress" writes Gazeta Shqiptare, with a headline "DAP leader: I am sure Majko will make shuffles in executive." "SP congress will bring changes in the Government. But a new political contract in coalition is also needed to face the new local elections and to exploit the chances offered to Albania and especially for Kosova" declared for this paper Neritan Ceka, chairman of the Democratic Alliance Party." Albanian dailies on Saturday write also of the event that took place two days ago in Vlore, where three people among whom a close friend of Myrteza Caushi (Zani) were killed and another was wounded. Koha Jone writes: "Action to catch Zani". "Criminal police of Public Order Ministry under the direction of the director Xhavit Sala moved to Vlore yesterday. Over 100 forces were searching for Zani, who according to Police Director of Vlore, Albert Dervish, is the culprit of the murders. yesterday, police also from Tirane have made many controls..." write Koha Jone. Under the title "Zani disappears" and headline "Question marks on massacre: Luciano and Zani on one side. They had "fined" owners of 'Vlora- City" bar" Shekulli writes that "Vlore police confirmed that the 25-year old Afrim Rami or known as "Luciano" has been co-author with the group of Myrteza Caushi in the moment they went to take the great fine from brothers Shehu..." "Mystery Zani: he disappears or left to flee?" writes Gazeta Shqiptare. The headline clarifies: "Guardia di Finanza steps up patrolling at sea, but possibility of his leaving by speedboat is not ruled out." "Mystery on Zani's fleeing. Police and special forces have undertaken an extensive operation of controls in all bases used by Zani in Vlore, but so far nothing new... only Zani's mother and uncle left yesterday morning to take part in the funeral ceremony of Luciano in Burrel. His friend Zani has not appeared although police, not ruling out this to happen, have adopted all measures...the sister of the famous Caushi responded yesterday evening that they had lost relation with him (Zani." Republika, daily of the Republican Party, writes: "Luciano buried, Zani is not present." The headline writes "In the place where the Vlore event was discussed for several hours." "After the burial of Luciano, his relatives returned to his house, which seemed as a ruined house and not a luxurious villa. Words were spread that the man owing that house was killed while going to take a fine of some 200 thousand dollars..." writes the newspaper. /s.sh/xh/ D'Arc Avenue 23, Tirana, Albania E-Mail: Albanian Telegraphic Agency[03] Renowned composer Gjon Simoni passed awayTIRANE, July 3 (ata) - Gjon Simoni, one of the renowned Albanian composers, died at the age of 63 on Friday evening, after a road accident.Simoni is the author of scores of musical pieces, compositions, and for years in succession he has been teacher of composition and harmony in the Fine Arts Academy in Tirane. He is known as one of the musicologists of that generation of artists who created the new Albanian music. Since young, Simoni manifested his interest in folklore which he has collected, systematized and harmonized for many orchestra pieces. Gjon Simoni is the author of many songs and director of festivals of light music. The melodies of the songs "Waltz of Happiness," "Midnight", "First Child" "I love, you, sea," claim distinction in his creativeness. /led/xh/ D'Arc Avenue 23, Tirana, Albania E-Mail: Albanian Telegraphic Agency[04] Relations between Albanian Constitutional Court and its German counterpart to be strengthenTIRANE, July 2 (ATA) - By U.Bajrami: The problems deriving from the Albanian Constitution on the constitutional control exercised upon the laws endorsed by the Parliament, and upon the normative acts which protect the human rights, were the main issues discussed in a meeting the chairman of Albanian Constitutional Court, Fehmi Avdiu, held on Saturday with the German ambassador accredited to Albania, Hans Peter Disdorn, and the deputy ambassador, Peter Blomeyer.The German officials were interested on the legal structures and procedures implemented by the Albanian Constitutional court. A special attention was payed in the meeting to the possibilities existing for strengthening of relations between the Albanian Constitutional Court and its German counterpart. /led/A.A/ D'Arc Avenue 23, Tirana, Albania E-Mail: Albanian Telegraphic Agency[05] Exchange rates of Lek with foreign currencies on SaturdayTIRANE, July 3 (ata) - By D.Koça: In the foreign currency market in Tirane, the local money, lek, maintained the same exchange rate level with dollar as in the previous day.Exchange rates of Lek with foreign currencies Kind of currency Bought Sold USD 136,5 137 DM 71,5 72 LIT(1000) 72 72,5 GRD(100) 42,2 42, 7 /LED/xh/ D'Arc Avenue 23, Tirana, Albania E-Mail: Albanian Telegraphic Agency[06] 223 anniversary of USA independence commemoratedDURRES, July 3 (ATA) - By S.Gjordeni: The 223 anniversary of USA independence was commemorated in the palace of culture "A.Moisiu" in Durres, with the initiative of the National Association "Skanderbeg".Participating in the meeting were representatives of the American embassy in Tirane, deputies, leaders of the local government, intellectuals and others. USA Deputy ambassador to Tirane, Ray Snider said that the role Albania played during the conflict in Kosove was extraordinary. Serb violence in Kosove was bestial, but it was crucial even in the Albanian borders. Albanians opened their hearts and houses for all expelled Kosovars by the Serb regime. Snider said that you should be proud of all we have done during Kosove cises. Referring to the meeting Albanian President, Rexhep Meidani, held with his American counterpart, Bill Clinton, he said that "the special message of Clinton is a sign of gratitude for the role Albanian has played in the maintenance of stability and security in the Balkans". He said that a real spiritual unity exists between the two countries now. "We are planning a lot of investments for Albania", said Snider. /led/A.A/ D'Arc Avenue 23, Tirana, Albania E-Mail: Albanian Telegraphic Agency[07] $US 8250 to help Kosove refugeesTIRANE, July 3 (ATA) - By O.Kadifçiu: The fund gathered by the selling of 36 paintings presented in the exhibition "Kosova XXI", opened in May to assist Kosove refugees, was $ 8250. All this sum will be used to help the displaced Kosovars.The exhibition was opened with the initiative of the XXI Gallery, and with the initiative of 36 painters from all over Albania, who donated their works to help the displaced Kosovars. Works of renowned authors of Albanian visual art such as A.Oseku, A.Isufi, Gj.Shoshi, Z.Shoshi, I.Butka, A.Kapo, G.Qendro and others were presented in the exhibition. XXI Gallery is established in 1996 near "Piazza" Restaurant in Tirane with the initiative of Donika Bardhi. Several exhibitions are opened in the grounds of this exhibition so far. /led/A.A/ D'Arc Avenue 23, Tirana, Albania E-Mail: Albanian Telegraphic Agency[08] KFOR guarantees security in Kosove big urban centersTIRANE, July 3 (ATA) - By G.Dilaveri: The international forces of security in Kosove, KFOR, has opened the green light for UNHCR allowing it to begin the organized resettling of Kosovars in the big urban centers which will be added to three regions decided previously."KFOR has announced that the main urban centers in he region and all the main roads should be considered as very secured points", UNCHR refugees' office in Tirane announced on Saturday. KFOR had previously announced that the organized return of refugees would be made only in Prishtine, Prizeren and Uroshavec. The number of refuges repatriated in Kosove since June 15 is estimated to be approximately. /A.A/ D'Arc Avenue 23, Tirana, Albania E-Mail: Albanian Telegraphic Agency[09] Majko: Albania now, rather than Balkans, is EuropeTIRANE, July 03 (ATA)-By E. Nepravishta,Prime Minister Pandeli Majko on Saturday hailed the proceedings of the National Unity Party Congress and said that Albania now, rather than Balkans, is Europe."The new geopolitical realities created in the region, Kosova's liberation from the Serb occupier, the efforts to built new democratic and self-governing institutions necessitate the demand to upgrade political life in Albania at a new qualitative level, with the coexistence of various ideas and alternatives, social peace and avoidance of entangled labyrinths our Balkan mentality has often led us to". Considering the alliance with the National Unity party an alliance on common interests and ideas, Majko has regarded this party a natural ally in the efforts to ensure the construction of a normal Albania. /lm/ D'Arc Avenue 23, Tirana, Albania E-Mail: 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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