Albanian Telegraphic Agency (ATA), 99-08-22

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CONTENTS

[01] Islamic Bank finances irrigation system in Korce

[02] NGO to help improve hygienic-sanitary conditions

[03] Press review

[04] Football: First matches of 48th Cup of Albania played

[05] Work in Radio-Prishtine getting back to normal

[06] Majko gathers Albanian mediae owners and directors

[01] Islamic Bank finances irrigation system in Korce

The project, which envisages the rehabilitation of the irrigation system in an area of 22 000 hectares of Korce and Bilishti fields, will also be financed by the Albanian government with US$ 1.2 million, bringing the value of this project to seven million.

The two other projects, one for the rehabilitation of the irrigation system of Gjanci and the other for deepening the bed of Devoll river in Maliqi field will be financed by the World Bank. /led/lm/

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[02] NGO to help improve hygienic-sanitary conditions

A meeting held in the prefecture with UNHCR representatives and two humanitarian organizations, active in the country's northeastern region, discussed the hygienic-sanitary conditions of Kukes and problems facing this zone, which for many months became the most overpopulated area in Albania because of the influx of the Kosova refugees.

Governor Qemal Elezi stressed that Kukes continues to be overpopulated because of the free movement of the people on both sides of the border.

Representatives of UNHCR and humanitarian associations committed themselves to work more on cleansing the town until by the end of December. /led/lm/

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[03] Press review

Koha Jone, independent daily,

"Meta's surprise, he puts forward candidature against Majko and Nano". Deputy Prime Minister Ilir Meta, yesterday, began meetings for the position of SP chairman. "Leadership emerging from the Assembly weakens the chairman". Discussions in DP regarding idea of former Premier Aleksander Meksi continue. "Kule: Gjinushi and Apostoli have concealed the scandal". SDP Secretary General Dhori Kuke declared this on Saturday.

Gazeta Shqiptare, independent daily,

"Majko: National Information Service (SHIK) to investigate customs officials". All customs officials should now be investigated by SHIK. "The U.S. asked removal of customs". Interview with the Minister of Economic Cooperation and Trade. "Some 630 million leks for policemen's houses". The Ministry of Public Order has started to draft lists for the homeless to benefit from Greek credit.

Shekulli, independent daily,

"Majko: Customs to be controlled by SHIK and INTERPOL". "Simitis to visit Tirane". Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis will pay a formal visit to Albania on Tuesday. "DP chairman should be elected by the National Council". This has been the latest idea of Ferdinand Xhaferri, member of this party's leadership.

Albania, independent daily,

"Two candidates facing Berisha". "Why were the six arrested". "Malaj and Nano, US$ 1.6 million from "M. Leka".

Ekonomia, daily of the Albanian Agency for Economic Development.

"Contraband in customs: who is fighting it?". "Albania, the poor country with European prices".

Zeri i Popullit, daily of the Socialist Party of Albania,

"Villa of Sali Berisha to be sequestered". "Forums elected by structures, leaders by forums."

Rilindja Demokratike, daily of the Albanian Democratic Party,

"US$ 500 million missing". "Majko declares failure in fighting corruption".

Republika, daily of the Albanian Republican Party,

"Who made Majko Prime Minister". "Policemen and customs workers involved in contraband". /lm/

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[04] Football: First matches of 48th Cup of Albania played

Follow the results of the matches played on Saturday:

Kastrioti - Tirana 0-3

Delvina - Bylis 0-4

Kuēova - Tomorri 0-3

Albpetrol - Lushnja 3-6

Ilir Viking- Shkumbini 1-1

Plugu - Teuta 2-4

Pogradeci - Elbasani 0-0

Albanėt - Partizani 1-1

Rrogozhina - Flamurtari 2-6

Sopoti - Skėnderbeu 1-5

Tepelena - Apolonia 1-3

Beslidhja - Besa 2-0

Kukėsi - Laēi 4-0

Memaliaj - Shqiponja 0-4 /lh/lm/

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[05] Work in Radio-Prishtine getting back to normal

Gashi said that now the main radio of Kosova is working with a two- hour programme a day, but soon two radio-phonic channels will broadcast for 24 hours, while the television is expected to resume broadcast in the Albanian language after several years of suspension.

He evaluated the role of the Albanian Radio-TV for providing information for the whole Albanian space in the world, through a two-hour satellite programme of the Albanian Radio-TV, and expressed himself in favour of further cooperation between the two main mediae of Tirane and Prishtine. /lh/lm/

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[06] Majko gathers Albanian mediae owners and directors

Majko asked cooperation to expand and improve television, radio- phonic and press programmes.

The Albanian media directors and owners asked that the government support the creation of infrastructures to expand the mediae. They also asked acceleration of the procedures of the law on granting licenses for national televisions.

Majko promised that all aid to be offered by the government, financial or other aid, will be equal for all the mediae, without prejudging any of them. /lh/lm/

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