Albanian Telegraphic Agency (ATA), 99-07-11

Albanian Telegraphic Agency Directory - Previous Article - Next Article

From: The Albanian Telegraphic Agency (ATA) Home Page at <http://www.telpress.it/ata>

Albanian Telegraphic Agency

CONTENTS

[01] 104 of 224 camps for Kosova refugees in Albania emptied

[02] Albanian President highlights accuracy of reporting in news agencies

[03] Preisdent Meidani highlights importance of news agencies in our region

[04] Press Review

[05] Dutch Foreign Minister to visit Albania on Monday

[06] Qafe-Bota border post to allow passing of cars as well

[07] DM40 million for rehabilitation of energy network

[08] 14 children with viral hepatitis in Elbasan

[09] More than 12 000 Kosovars return home through Mjede

[10] Some 6300 war refugees accommodated in Tirane during the crisis to leave for Kosove in forthcoming week

[01] 104 of 224 camps for Kosova refugees in Albania emptied

As for the way of their accommodation, from the Kosovars that are still in Albania, 9 178 are in tented camps, 38 401 in collective centres and 82 545 in other centres.

Actually the EMG and UNHCR have defined the camp in Rrushbull 2 in Durres with a capacity of 5 000, Fushe Labinot in Elbasan with 5 000 people, Kukes 1 and Kukes 2 with 2 500 people each as primary collective centres for the organized return of Kosovars to their homes. /s.sh/xh/

D'Arc Avenue 23, Tirana, Albania E-Mail:

Albanian Telegraphic Agency

[02] Albanian President highlights accuracy of reporting in news agencies

President Meidani estimated the exchange of information and the cooperation between ABNA members, adding that "we all must try to avoid the repetition of the so-called phenomena of 'Balkanism' and construct a region with high standards of democracy and welfare like those existing throughout Europe, so that our region does not remain a third Europe."

President Meidani stressed the need for the creation of modern news agencies also in Kosova and Montenegro.

Speaking of the spirit of commercialism which is noticed in mass media, a phenomenon which distorts the reporting, Meidani considered the news agencies being at the highest level of fair and accurate reporting. /pas/xh/

D'Arc Avenue 23, Tirana, Albania E-Mail:

Albanian Telegraphic Agency

[03] Preisdent Meidani highlights importance of news agencies in our region

"This," said Mr Meidani, "because we all must try to avoid the repetition of the so-called phenomena of 'Balkanism' and construct a region with high standards of democracy and welfare like those existing throughout Europe, so that our region does not remain a 'third Europe.'"

President Meidani called for a more active role of the news agencies in finding the right balance while covering the present events between the spirit of truth and that of commercialism which harms the first, distorts the public opinion, inciting nationalistic sentiments, etc., the President's press office reports.

Speaking on the topic of Kosova, Meidani said that "the war in Kosova was also a media fight, with set countries trying to manipulate the public opinion by reporting in various ways, and many a time in the opposite way. He explained that in his vision "two new units will be created in the region and they will be attached to united Europe, will depend on it, and will have their news agencies, members of ABNA."

Referring to the past when he was chairman of a Balkan physicians' association, President Meidani said that "then we had problems in accepting newly-created states as members and I hope such problems will not exist among you."

After treating the relationship between the information and globalism and its homogenization consequences in the culture of the small countries as most of the countries of the region are, President Meidani responded the questions of those present. /s.sh/xh/

D'Arc Avenue 23, Tirana, Albania E-Mail:

Albanian Telegraphic Agency

[04] Press Review

KOHA JONE, independent daily - "After the carrot comes the stick," is the title of the editorial. - "Ultimatum from U.S.: Public Order and corruption, or not a penny." Clinton sends emissary Lloy: Verify what happens in Albania. - "Majko promises paradise in Saranda." Campaign of PM Majko before the congress. - "You have to pay if you want to work in customs houses." Interview with Natalia Cea, chief of the European Customs Mission.

GAZETA SHQIPTARE, independent daily - "Robbery in Vlore." NATO robbed seven times in Vlore. - "U.S. put conditions to Albania." Unexpected visit to Albania of the U.S. assistant Secretary of State Frank Lloy. - "Government opens purse of credits." The first to benefit are those living in houses with former owners.

SHEKULLI, independent daily - "Tense situation in Vlore airport." Hundreds of people riot the camp of refugees Arcobaleno only several hours after Italians left. - "Athens, Paskal Milo declares Corridor 10." Foreign ministers Milo and Papandreou sign the document for construction of the new road axis. - "Majko and Meta meet their fathers' friends." Government pays on occasion of partisan anniversary for released militarymen.

RILINDJA, independent daily - "Construction - future of Kosova." - "Repatriation of Kosovars to their homes continuing." - "NATO till reduce its activities in Albania."

ALBANIA, independent daily - "Six killed and four wounded yesterday." - "Ultimatum: Only five days time for Government." - "Opposition, co- governing with SP."

EKONOMIA, daily of the Albanian Agency for Economic Development - "Concessions attract investments." - "Banks speculate with lek." - "Here is how people will benefit from Greek credit on housing."

ZERI I POPULLIT, daily paper of the Socialist Party - "Majko welcomed by militarymen and Saranda people in 10 hours." - "Super-thieves, police arrests eight people." - "'Number 2, Cohen, comes, later..."

RILINDJA DEMOKRATIKE, daily of the Democratic Party - "US: Establish rule of law." - "Albania blood-bathed."

REPUBLIKA, daily of the Albanian Republican Party - "Vlora in tension, crowds of people robbing like in 1997." - "Mediu: We will force state to respect Constitution." /s.sh/xh/

D'Arc Avenue 23, Tirana, Albania E-Mail:

Albanian Telegraphic Agency

[05] Dutch Foreign Minister to visit Albania on Monday

The press and information department of the Foreign Ministry of Albania reports that during his stay in Albania, the Dutch Foreign Minister will meet with highest-ranking personalities of Albania, with President Rexhep Meidani and Prime Minister Pandeli Majko.

On Monday evening, the number 1 of the Dutch diplomacy will have a meeting with reporters. /pas/xh/

D'Arc Avenue 23, Tirana, Albania E-Mail:

Albanian Telegraphic Agency

[06] Qafe-Bota border post to allow passing of cars as well

This was stated by Albanian Minister of Fiances Anastas Angjeli in a meeting in Sarande on Saturday with local government representatives of Sarande and Delvine, in response to a reiterated request of the latter.

To this end, at first two customs workers will start working in the border crossing of Qafe-Bote, explained Angjeli, who opposed the idea for the traffic of commodities from that point, in the conditions when that border crossing is lacking the proper infrastructure. "A new border post too far and without the proper conditions will be used for contraband," said Angjeli.

A regular function of Qafe-Bote, implying at first the movement of cars through that point, was also mentioned by the Greek Ambassador in Tirane, Aleksander Mallais on June 20 in a working meeting in the Sarande district council.

Adopted as a border point after a joint agreement reached between Albania and Greece in 1996, Qafe-Bota started to function in 1997 only for the movement of people. /s.sh/xh/

D'Arc Avenue 23, Tirana, Albania E-Mail:

Albanian Telegraphic Agency

[07] DM40 million for rehabilitation of energy network

According to the general director in the Ministry of Economy and Privatization, Luigj Pjetri, this fund will be used for the complete rehabilitation of the hydro-power station of Bistrica and for the construction of a new line of 18 km long.

The project also includes the rehabilitation of the electric system of Saranda and the installation of electric maters with card for all consumers of electric energy. /pas/xh/

D'Arc Avenue 23, Tirana, Albania E-Mail:

Albanian Telegraphic Agency

[08] 14 children with viral hepatitis in Elbasan

The pediatrician Kujtim Ibrahimi told ATA that the number of the children affected by this disease a week ago amounted to 30, but as a result of an intensive therapy with daily serums, the number fell to 50 per cent.

According to Ibrahimi, the disease is spread due to the lack of hygiene in the city adding to this the high temperatures in the recent days.

Every day 50 children come to the hospital for medical check ups, and their treatment on daily basis has facilitated the work of the hospital, said Ibrahimi. /pas/xh/

D'Arc Avenue 23, Tirana, Albania E-Mail:

Albanian Telegraphic Agency

[09] More than 12 000 Kosovars return home through Mjede

The spokesman of Shkoder prefecture, told ATA, that the Kosovars accommodated in southern districts have come to Mjede, where they were put up for a night, then they went to the border town of Kukes from where they continued their travel for Kosove.

Before the departure, they were supplied with food items and they are accorded health care in the resting centers set up along the national road Mjede-Kukes.

The Kosovars repatriated on Sunday are numbered to be more than 500. They are transported by UNHCR, and NATO vehicles. /pas/A.A/

D'Arc Avenue 23, Tirana, Albania E-Mail:

Albanian Telegraphic Agency

[10] Some 6300 war refugees accommodated in Tirane during the crisis to leave for Kosove in forthcoming week

The organized return will continue in the same rhythms according to the schedule drafted by UNHCR and the Albanian government, Dashamir Pellumbi, official in the information office in Tirane Prefecture, told ATA on Sunday. According to him the number of refugees to travel by bus towards Kosove amounts to 500, while 700 others will travel by train for Mjede, and they will be afterwards transported by buses.

About 1500 refugees accommodated in Tirane families returned to Kosove on Saturday, but no Kosovars are repatriated through the organized return on Sunday.

Several makeshift camps are emptied in Tirane as the number of Kosovars remaining there has decreased in 350 out of 12 500 people sheltered during the crisis. /s.s/A.A/

D'Arc Avenue 23, Tirana, Albania E-Mail:

From the Albanian Telegraphic Agency (ATA) Home Page at http://www.telpress.it/ata

Albanian Telegraphic Agency Directory - Previous Article - Next Article