Striving to capitalise on change
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Albania is experiencing the worst economic crisis in Eastern Europe. The new Albanian democratic government has pleaded for a $70 million bridging loan. Tough measures are being employed to reduce the deficit by decreasing government expenditure. The 80% subsidy for idle workers will be discontinued. Industrial output decreased by 60% in 1991, exports have ceased and the agricultural cooperative system has collapsed. Italian food aid prevented famine in 1991. The government is working towards a rapid privatisation strategy with financial European Community aid.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1992
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The only noises I could hear were in my head
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A mother in her twenties describes her self-delusion when she began to go deaf. Eventually she visited a specialist who diagnosed otosclerosis, a bone disorder which vibrates and transmits sound in the middle ear. Lip-reading slows down conversation and makes it difficult to eat at the same time. It is difficult to maintain a normal voice and pronunciation. An operation, stapedectomy, is 90% successful, but risks total hearing loss.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1993
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