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[01] Tirana city hall reconstructs Puppet Theater

[02] Greek soldiers killed in Italian-Greek war commemorated

[03] Press Review

[04] Drawings of Kosova Albanian children displayed in Albanian Embassy in Paris

[05] "Task Force Albania" foundation donates 50 000 books for children

[06] Drought may limit amount of electricity during winter in Albania

[07] French "Solidarites" to assist schools in Berat

[08] Exchange rates in Tirana

[09] Rome university "La Sapienza" helps two universities of Tirana

[10] Care International provides US$ 110 000 for Erseka

[11] Thaci and Rugova consider very important Solana's visit to Kosova

[12] U.S. private sector towards investments in Southeast Europe

[13] Dividend default reaches to 223 million leks

[14] Meidani hails Albanian Rotarians for publishing 45 000 primers for Kosova

[15] Austrian government accords 2.5 billion Leks on restoration of Rubik church

[16] Some $ 7 million allocated on rehabilitation of Ventrok irrigation project

[17] Meta presents government to President Meidani

[18] New government cabinet sworn in

[19] Albania, Turkey partners in context of Stability Pact

[20] President Meidani decrees new government

[21] Meidani expresses confidence in Meta government

[22] Developments in SP have not brought destabilisation - Limprecht

[23] Limprecht assures Premier Meta of U.S. support

[24] Few changes between Majko and Meta governments

[01] Tirana city hall reconstructs Puppet Theater

This theater, the only of this kind in Albania, is the biggest artistic institution for children. Besides puppet shows staged in it, also scores of other artistic performances have also been shown there. /xh/

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[02] Greek soldiers killed in Italian-Greek war commemorated

This cemetery in Bularat is the second in Southern Albania besidesthat in Gryka e Kelcyres with about 100 graves of Greek soldiers. /led/xh/

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[03] Press Review

"KOHA JONE", independent daily. -"Meidani, supervisor of Meta". The newly appointed Premier, Ilir Meta on Thursday met several times with the President of the Republik to consult him on all changes. -"Stability Pact and two ministries less". The heads of "Alliance for State" coalition talk on the structure and governing philosophy, after consultations with Premier Ilir Meta. -"Two minor girls commit suicide at home". Two girls, 13 and 15 have given an end to their life two days ago. In the meanwhile, no explanation has been given yet on this fatal end.

"GAZETA SHQIPTARE", daily independent. -"Makbule Ceco, number two of the Government". The newly appointed Premier formed his cabinet after a long day of talks with the partners of "Alliance for State" coalition and leaders of his Party. -"DP: We will vote against 'Meta". DP deputies to vote against "Meta" Government in the legislative hall at the moment it will receive the vote of confidence. -"Pyramid investments schemes threaten prosecutor". Prosecutor Ajaz Gjeta has admitted that the same anonymous person continues to threaten him just like several days ago when he received a threatening letter.

"ALBANIA", national daily -"Gjinushi: We will break off coalition". -"Operations resumed in Rinia Park". -"Billiards of leks stolen in institutions' drawers".

"RILINDJA DEMOKRATIKE", daily of the Albanian Democratic Party. - "DP:You have stolen a lot. -"Elections, the only medicine for the crisis".

"REPUBLIKA", daily of the Albanian Republican Party. -"Government with Nostradamus blessing". -"Anti-terror ready to be tested". /so/

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[04] Drawings of Kosova Albanian children displayed in Albanian Embassy in Paris

"The exhibition, which will continue until Nov. 9, 1999, was organized in cooperation with the French Alliance in Paris and Tirana, and with the support of the Albanian Ministry of Culture," sources from the Albanian Embassy in Paris said.

The exhibition was added with some drawings offered by the French humanitarian association "Colis de la Vie" with drawings by Kosova children in Tirane and a cycle of drawings offered by the French humanitarian association "Horizons-Albanie" with drawings by French children on Kosova.

Present in the inauguration ceremony were representatives of French ministries, the Secretary General of Frankophonia, painters and artists among whom the Albanian renowned writer, Ismail Kadare. /lh/xh/

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[05] "Task Force Albania" foundation donates 50 000 books for children

"Such libraries will be opened soon in other 24 cities of Albania and Kosova as well", promised the executive director of the British foundation "Task Force Albania", John Van Weenen, at a meeting with representatives of the Ministry of Science and Education on Friday.

The director of the foreing relations in the Ministry of Education, Artan Canaj told ATA that "on November 29, Charles Spencer, the brother of princess Diana will come to Albania to take part to the inaugurating ceremony of this library, which will also serve as a center to learn the English Language".

"Task force Albania" is very active in Kosova as well. /so/

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[06] Drought may limit amount of electricity during winter in Albania

As a result of the unusual drought continuing especially at the end of this autumn, the level of the main lakes of hydro-power stations has fallen considerably, they said.

So far, the situation has been not so bad, because as a result of the relatively high temperatures, the consumption of electricity has been low as long as the electric energy is not yet being used for heating.

In these conditions, it will be necessary to import energy from other countries under unfavorable conditions for the country, said specialists.

As is known, 95 per cent of the production of the electric energy in the country is ensured by the hydro-power stations, with the greatest weight held by those on the cascade of River Drin Northeast of Albania. /xh/

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[07] French "Solidarites" to assist schools in Berat

According to him, with the fund accumulated by this association, the schools of villages Ciflik, Uznove and Vodice will be reconstructed.

In a meeting held recently between NGOs operating in this district and the OSCE regional office, said sources from the association Solidarites, it was announced that in the future Solidarites will accord other aid for the education sector of Berat district. Bernard Lamtus, representative of this association said that in order to carry out in the best possible way the mission in that district, the centre of the association will be transferred to from Fier to Berat.

Other nongovernmental associations from Italy, Switzerland, Greece etc., have also brought aid and didactic means for the schools in Berat. According to Kordha, the value of these aid amounts to over 1 million lek. /xh/

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[08] Exchange rates in Tirana

In the meanwhile, the dollar value was increased also in the Savings Bank. On Friday, US$ 1 was bought 132,2 lek by this bank and sold 134,8 lek.

Foreing currency exchange rates

Currency Buying Selling

US$ 135 135,2

DM 72,6 72,9

ITL (1000) 73 73,3

GRD (100) 42,8 43,1 /led/so/

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[09] Rome university "La Sapienza" helps two universities of Tirana

The main directions of this scientific cooperation consist in improving the quality of the pedagogical programmes of Tirana universities.

"La Sapienza" university has promised assistance to restructure labs in the Faculty of Sciences of Nature in Tirana's University, as well as in the Faculty of Geology in the Polytechnic University.

The cooperation protocol between the region of Puglia and the Albanian Ministry of Education, based on the bilateral agreement signed in Bari, defines the use of ECU 12,5 million for the development of the Albanian high education during a three-year period. /led/so/

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[10] Care International provides US$ 110 000 for Erseka

A kindergarten frequented by 160 children and the dormitory of a high school frequented by the pupils of the remote district villages, are the institutions to profit from the association Care International.

In Erseka, the Non Governmental Organizations and the foreing foundations have provided financial aid to rehabilitate several institutions of the education and health system. /led/so/

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[11] Thaci and Rugova consider very important Solana's visit to Kosova

Solana's visit "shows of the interest of the European Union on Kosova and the preservation of the values for which we fought together with the international community," stated Thaci. He voiced the belief that this visit will mark a turn in the improvement of the political situation and for investments by the international community in Kosova.

The meeting with Solana was "very friendly" said Rugova, adding that they talked "on the present situation, the economic, political and social development, the reconstruction of Kosova and its institutions." Rugova highlighted the presence and efforts of the European Union for the development and reconstruction of Kosova.

On Thursday, the first day of his visit to Kosova, Solana met with international authorities, while on Friday he will meet with the chief of the Kosova Defence Corps, general Agim Çeku and will visit the divided Mitrovica. /led/xh/

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[12] U.S. private sector towards investments in Southeast Europe

To this end, a conference of business on the topic "Southeast Europe, trade chances and partnership," will be organized. The conference, initiated by the U.S Department of Trade, will discuss mostly the participation of the U.S. private sector in the economic development of the region.

The Albanian delegation will be led by Ermelinda Meksi, Minister of Economic Cooperation, who will be accompanied by a group of Albanian businessmen. Present in the conference will also be senior representatives of the U.S. Department of Trade, the U.S. Import-Export Bank, CEO (Private Investment Corporation,) the U.S. Trade and Development Agency, and 100 representatives of U.S. companies.

In addition, present in the conference will be government delegations and businessmen from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia and Romania, which will discuss trade and the possibilities of investments in Southeast Europe.

The promotion of a close trade cooperation between private sectors is one of the important objectives of the conference. During the proceedings of the conference, a round table discussion will be held on the climate of investments in the region. /led/xh/

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[13] Dividend default reaches to 223 million leks

Referring to the sources from the High State Control the dividend default marked the value of 223 million leks and 63% less incomes are realized in year 1998 if compared with the value marked in 1997.

In the Ministry of Public Affairs and Transport, Albanian side cashed 100% of the capital, while the other partner only 11 million dollars or 44% for 22 enterprises with promised fundamental capital and worth 42 million dollars (divided 37% for state part and 63% non-governmental partners).

Seven of these companies cashed the minimal value of the promised and signed capital. "As a result the ministry should ask for breaking of the contracts and returning of the enterprises in the previous situation or to make the partners to fulfill the contracts requests", reported High State Control.

The joint ventures in the Ministry of Food and Agriculture faced the same problems and as a result they went bankrupt. /led/linda/

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[14] Meidani hails Albanian Rotarians for publishing 45 000 primers for Kosova

President Meidani told the participants the he hoped they would find ways to better exploit the international support and the existing positive examples to contribute to education, health, social society and other domains.

The representatives of the Albanian rotary club informed Meidani that the primers printed at "Tuena" printing press have been sent to Kosova children recently.

This is not the sole initiative undertaken in Kosova by the Rotary of Tirane, but there are other initiatives in culture, education and other fields, beginning with the crisis and continuing with the return of Kosovars to their lands.

"Our contribution will continue further with the opening of the Albanian book fair in Prishtine in the next days," the Albanian Rotarians said. /lh/lm/

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[15] Austrian government accords 2.5 billion Leks on restoration of Rubik church

Artan Shkreli, director of Monuments' Institution reported on Friday that "this fund together with a fund accorded by Albanian state budget will enable the restoration of Rubic church, which risks to be ruined".

The monuments' specialists reported that the most damaged part is the Monastery from which are preserved the ruins and and orthodox fresco with catholic influences. It was damaged due to chemical pollution of the chrome enrichment factory situated close to the church, and it found the institution restorators unprepared because they are only specialists of damages caused of flora and humidity.

In front of this fact the Directory of Monuments' Institution has demanded consultative assistance from the Central Institution of Restoration in Italy.

Before Albania was liberated the restoration of the church was made from and Austrian-Hungarian group, but afterwards the main facade of the church was built from Gjergj Fishta with a neoclassical style. Rubic church is considered as one of the most precious monuments in the inventary of Albanian cultural inheritage due even to the fact that it is one of the first cult objects in Albania. /lh/A.A/

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[16] Some $ 7 million allocated on rehabilitation of Ventrok irrigation project

Janollari said that some $ 5.8 million out of them are financed by the Islamic Bank while the rest is accorded by the Albanian government.

The project foresees the cleaning of Prespa i Vogel lake from the wastes.

The lake of Prespa i Vogel is situated in the southeastern Albanian and a considerable part of it belongs to Greece. /A.A/

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[17] Meta presents government to President Meidani

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[18] New government cabinet sworn in

The cabinet decreed by President Meidani will be further presented to the Albanian Assembly to receive the vote of confidence. /era/lm/

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[19] Albania, Turkey partners in context of Stability Pact

"Albania and Turkey as two partner countries in the region have all the possibilities to strengthen their cooperation contributing in the stability, integration and prosperity of the region in the Euro-Atlantic structures in the context of the Stability Pact.

President Meidani handed this massage over to the Turkish ambassador in Tirane Ahmet Rifat Okcun during a meeting he held with him on Friday. On his behalf the Turkish ambassador gave to Meidani two letters written by Demirel.

After expressing his congratulations on the occasion of the National Feast of the Turkish Republic, Meidani thanked Demirel for his visit to Kosove and expressed his conviction that Albania and Turkey will serve to the aim of international union on normalization and democratization of life in Kosove.

Turkish president Selejman Demirel expressed through the messages addressed to his Albania counterpart the readiness of Turkey to contribute with Albania to built stable foundations for peace, stability and prosperity in all the Southeastern Europe. /lh/A.A/

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[20] President Meidani decrees new government

1.Chairman of the Council of Ministers - Ilir Meta (SP) 2.Deputy Chairman of the Council of - Makbule Ceco(SP) Ministers and Minister of Labour

and Social Affairs 3.Minister of Foreign Affairs - Paskal Milo (SDP) 4.Minister of Public Order - Spartak Poçi (SP) 5.Minister of Defence - Luan Hajdaraga (SP) 6.Minister of Finance - Anastas Angjeli (SP) 7.Minister of Public Economy - Zef Preci and Privatisation 8.Minister of Justice - Ilir Panda 9.Minister of Education and Science - Et'hem Ruka (SP) 10.Minister of Economic Cooperation - Ermelinda Meksi(SP) and Trade 11.Minister of Transport - Ingrid Shuli(SDP) 12.Minister of Construction - Arben Demeti(DAP) 13.Minister of Agriculture and Food - Lufter Xhuveli (AP) 14.Minister of Local Government - Bashkim Fino (SP) 15.Minister of Health - Leonard Solis(HRUP) 16.Minister of Culture,

Youth and Sports - Edi Rama

17.Minister of State close to the Premier - Preç Zogaj (DAP) /lh/lm/

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[21] Meidani expresses confidence in Meta government

Prime Minister Ilir Meta assured President of the Republic Meidani and the Albanian citizens that his Government will engage in Albania's stability and integration into the Euro-Atlantic organisations.

"This is not a government emerging from crisis," said Meta, confirming that it will be a government of the Majko governing continuation. /lh/lm/

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[22] Developments in SP have not brought destabilisation - Limprecht

U.S. ambassador highlighted the serious cooperation between the SP structures and other parties of Alliance for State government coalition which made possible the quick formation of the new Cabinet.

Nano briefed U.S. ambassador on the fruitful cooperation with Premier Meta and the SP political and parliamentary forums. He assured him of the continuation of the responsibilities and results in the governing process of the country in coalition with the parties of Alliance for State coalition. /lh/lm/

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[23] Limprecht assures Premier Meta of U.S. support

The two reiterated the priorities of the new Albanian government that have to do with the further improvement of public order, fight against crime and corruption as well as the democratic developm ent of the country. /lh/lm/

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[24] Few changes between Majko and Meta governments

Just as Meta had promised since he was declared Prime Minister that an good part of the existing ministers would not be replaced, the previous posts in government are kept by Spartak Poci, Luan Hajdaraga, Paskal Milo, Anastas Angjeli, Ilir Panda, Ermelinda Meksi, Lufter Xhuveli, Et'hem Ruka, Leonard Solis and Edi Rama.

Ingrid Shuli has kept only the post of Minister of Transport, while Arben Demeti was appointed as minister of Public Affairs, while in the Majko government he was minister of Local Government. /lh/lm/

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