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PRESS CUT - Croatian Press News in English	

October 22, 1998


* TOP STORY

1. NATURAL DISASTER DECLARED IN ZADAR

* CROATIA

2. AMERICAN SIXTH FLEET IN ADRIATIC
3. IT SEEMS DONATORS CONFERENCE IS A GO!
4. CONSTRUCTION ALL OVER CROATIA
5. ZAGREB ARCHBISHOP ON PASTORAL VISIT TO AUSTRALIA
6. BUSY DAY FOR NEW HEAD OF PRESIDENTIAL OFFICE
7. PAPAL GREETING TO CROATIAN PILGRIMS IN ROME
8. ORGANISED VISIT TO BOKA KOTORSKA
9. EVENING FOR RETURNEES TO CROATIA & ROUND TABLE
10. MOVIES STARRING VISNJIC TOPS BOX OFFICE RETURNS
11. CROATIAS FAT LADY SUNG LAST NIGHT!
12. VARTEKS PREPARES SURPRISE
13. CAVAR BRINGS CROATIA CLOSER TO WORLD HANDBALL CUP IN EGYPT

* BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

14. NON-SERBS BEING DENIED RIGHTS
15. BORDERS CAN WAIT
16. CHURCH RENEWED
17. TRIAL BEGINS FOR 12 CROATIAN TRUCK DRIVERS
18. PEACE TRAIN ROLLING INTO TOWN
19. OBN NOT FOR SALE
20. CAR BOMB IN GLAMOC
21. WESTENDORP WANTS NATO TO STAY ON
22. ADMINISTRATIVE TAXES FOR CERTIFICATES ILLEGAL

* YUGOSLAVIA

23. NATO KEEPS ITS FINGER ON THE TRIGGER
24. BELGRADE NEWSPAPER REGISTERS IN PODGORICA

* NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWS

25. SEVEN CROATIAN MAYORS IN HUNGARY
26. COOK THANKS SKOPJE FOR ACCEPTING NATO
27. JANEZ JANSA WANTS ELECTIONS TO BE CALLED



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* TOP STORY

1. M.M., Hina, U Zadru proglasena elementarna nepogoda, Vjesnik, October
22, 1998, Front Page.
NATURAL DISASTER DECLARED IN ZADAR

ZADAR - On Wednesday, Zadar Knin County Prefect, Sime Prtenjaca, declared a
state of natural disaster. The registered damages caused by an
unprecedented storm on Monday and Tuesday are already in excess of 30
million kunas. The storm has caused 320 houses and over 500 basements to be
flooded, the Fall harvest has been destroyed, roads and railway tracks are
damaged and electric transfer stations and telephone switchboards are
inoperative. The highest degree of damages have been suffered in the
municipalities of Sukosan, Galovac and S. Filip i Jakob, as well as the
Pasman Island. It is feared that the consequences of the storms could cost
over 50 million kunas.

In the Karlovac area the water level of the Kupa River is rising. Primary
flood prevention measures are in effect and this river has swelled to 558
centimetres in Jamnicka Kiselica as of 7:00 (CET) on Wednesday and is still
rising. Occasional houses, businesses and agricultural properties have been
flooded.

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* CROATIA

2. T.P., Croatian Information Centre - Zagreb, October 22, 1998.
AMERICAN SIXTH FLEET IN ADRIATIC

ZAGREB - The Council for Defence and National Security, chaired by the
President of Croatia, Dr. Franjo Tudjman, met yesterday and debated for
over an hour before making the following decision: the U.S. Sixth Fleet has
the permission to enter Croatia territorial waters, but only for the
purpose of exercises in a strictly limited area.

A NATO official in Brussels confirmed that the alliance received the
requested permission from Croatia for American warships to enter the
Croatian Adriatic, adding that "this is nothing new or out of the ordinary

There is no necessary connection between the exercises and the Kosovo
situation," explained this anonymous western diplomat.

The council also discussed the necessity to finish talks with the
Federation of Bosnia & Herzegovina about special relations, as well as the
agreements on use of the Ploce Port and passage through Neum.

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3. T.P., Croatian Information Centre - Zagreb, October 22, 1998.
IT SEEMS DONATORS CONFERENCE IS A GO!

ZAGREB - At yesterdays OSCE press conference in Zagreb, its spokesperson,
Mark Thompson,  stated that this organisation and the international
community are satisfied with the Croatian Government Renewal Plan and have
no additional objections. This means there is nothing standing in the way
of holding an international renewal and development donators conference for
Croatia. Thompson did not mention any possible conference dates though.

The international community is also satisfied with the implementing of the
Return and Welfare Plan for Displaced Persons, Refugees and Migrants,
according to ODPR head, Lovro Pejkovic and UNHCR head Robert Robertson.

***

4. T.P., Croatian Information Centre - Zagreb, October 22, 1998.
CONSTRUCTION ALL OVER CROATIA

ZAGREB, SPLIT - Yesterday we reported the official opening of construction
of the Bregana - Zagreb stretch of highway which will be connecting with
the Zagreb - Dubrovnik highway via Sisak and Bosnia & Herzegovina. This is
not the only roadwork being done in Croatia, as work continues on the St.
Rocco Tunnel through the Velebit Mountain in the Zadar Knin County.

Yesterday, crews on the south side cleared 2,025 metres since the beginning
of drilling, completing 70 percent of the work on this important tunnel
that will connect the highway running to the Maslenica Bridge, along the
Zagreb - Zadar highway (which is yet to be constructed). Workers on the
north side cleared 1,380 metres and it is expected the crews on either side
of the tunnel should meet sometime in the middle of next year. Another
2,200 metres of the tunnel remain to be drilled. Once complete, the tunnel
will be 5,661 metres long, making it the longest in Croatia.

Furthermore, a delegation from the German province of
Baden-Wuerttenheimberg is currently on a two day visit to Croatia. They met
with Croatian President Franjo Tudjman, who decorated the president of this
provincial government, Erwin Teufel, with the Order of Prince Trpimir for
his efforts in bettering the relations between Baden-Wuerttenheimberg and
the Republic of Croatia. This delegation and Croatian officials continued
talks from the last meeting on German construction companies who are very
interested in participating in the construction of the Zagreb - Rijeka and
Zagreb - Split highways.

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5. T.P., Croatian Information Centre - Zagreb, October 22, 1998.
ZAGREB ARCHBISHOP ON PASTORAL VISIT TO AUSTRALIA

MELBOURNE, ZAGREB - Yesterday the Archbishop of Zagreb, Msgr. Josip
Bozanic, left on a one month pastoral visit to Australia and New Zealand.
He will be visiting 16 Croatian Catholic parishes and Croatian communities
in Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Clifton Hill, Sunshine, Tasmania, Canberra,
Wolongong, Brisbane and in New Zealand. He will administer the sacrament of
Confirmation to young candidates and will hold spiritual exercises with the
Croatian priests, monks and nuns there.

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6. T.P., Croatian Information Centre - Zagreb, October 22, 1998.
BUSY DAY FOR NEW HEAD OF PRESIDENTIAL OFFICE

ZAGREB - The new head of the presidential office, Ivica Kostovic, had a
busy day yesterday, as he met with the Papal Nuncio to Croatia Msgr. Giulio
Einaudi, as well as the ambassadors of the European Troika.

Kostovic and Einaudi discussed the successfully completed recent papal
visit to Croatia and some points of international current affairs
surrounding Croatia. The ambassadors of Austria, Great Britain and Germany,
accompanied by the Special EU Envoy to Croatia, Per Vinther, came to talk
to Kostovic about Croatian relations with the European Union and the
implementation of the Return and Welfare Plan for Displaced Persons,
Refugees and Migrants.

***

7. T.P., Croatian Information Centre - Zagreb, October 22, 1998.
PAPAL GREETING TO CROATIAN PILGRIMS IN ROME

VATICAN - On Wednesday at the regular Papal general audience, Pope John
Paul II greeted Croatian pilgrims. "Directing welcoming words to everyone,
I would like to especially greet the group of senior citizens from all part
of Croatia. I would also like to offer my heartfelt greeting to the Bishop
of Sibenik, Msgr. Ante Ivas and the pilgrims from his diocese, which is
celebrating its 700th anniversary this year. Dearest people, stay faithful
to the heritage of your forefathers and continue to courageously build your
futures and the future of your people, who are completely devoted to the
Gospel and Catholic Church. Todays world needs consistent and brave
Christians, who know how to testify to Gods love and to testify that Gods
salvation was given to the world by Christs Cross. I am happy to give the
Apostolic Blessing to all those present here. Thanks be to Jesus and Mary!"

***

8. Vjesnik, Organizirani posjet Boki kotorskoj, October 22, 1998, p. 13.
ORGANISED VISIT TO BOKA KOTORSKA

ZAGREB - The Croatian Fraternal Organisation Bokeljska mornarica 809 in
Zagreb is calling on all Croatians born in or of Boka Kotorska heritage to
visit their family graves and living families for the first time in an
organised visit.

It is important that these individuals register on October 22, between 8:00
- 16:00 (CET) by calling +385-1-611-61117 or October 23, by calling
+385-1-481-3720 between 10:00 - 13:00 (CET). Departure is foreseen on
Friday October 30 in the evening hours, with a return on November 4 in the
morning. The Bokeljska mornarica 809 will try to organise the
transportation arrangements and border crossing formalities, while
accommodation is the responsibility of each individual going on the trip.

Due to the limited time to plan the trip, it is necessary to register no
later than Friday October 23. All further information is available at the
above mentioned telephone numbers.

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9. T.P., Croatian Information Centre - Zagreb, October 22, 1998.
EVENING FOR RETURNEES TO CROATIA & ROUND TABLE

ZAGREB - The Club of Returnees to Croatia from Abroad and the Croatian
Heritage Foundation are very active these days. There will be a roundtable
today at the Zagreb Sheraton Hotel, where the Introduction of Young
Returnees and Migrants to the Croatian School System will be discussed.

On October 24, the club and the Croatian Heritage Foundation organising an
evening for returnees in the congress hall of the Zagreb International
Fair. It is expected that more than 1,000 returnees and their friends will
be in attendance, as well as numerous Croatian officials and other special
guests.

Further information is available if you call +385-1-611-5116.

***

10. Hina, UPI, Film s Visnjicem najgledaniji u SAD, Vjesnik, October 22,
1998, p. 17.
MOVIES STARRING VISNJIC TOPS BOX OFFICE RETURNS

HOLLYWOOD - Practical Magic topped the box office in the SA last weekend,
earning 13.6 million USD in 2,652 movie theatres. The premier weekend for
this film starring Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman and Croatian actor Goran
Visnjic was successful as expected, particularly since Halloween is around
the corner and the two featured female stars are very popular.

***

11. T.P., Croatian Information Centre - Zagreb, October 22, 1998.
CROATIAS FAT LADY SUNG LAST NIGHT!

PORTO, ZAGREB - They say it aint over until the fat lady sings
 Well
last night Croatias fat lady sang her heart out, as Porto totally
outclassed Croatia in the 3rd round of the UEFA Champions League, defeating
them 3:0. The loss could have been much worse if not for the sloppy
refereeing of the Austrian referees and Croatias only bright spot -
goalkeeper Drazen Ladic.

Coach Kranjcar began the game with the best possible players at his
disposal, benching Marko Viduka who has not been able to even find the
opposing net, let alone score, which is not a good thing if you are a
professional forward paid to score goals. The first half seemed like Porto
was playing a practice match, as Croatia rarely got control of the ball.
When they did, if they even got close to the Porto side of the field, the
ball ended up "somewhere in the general direction of the net," as Croatia
forward Maric eloquently put it.

The beginning of the end for Croatia was a spectacular goal in the 34th
minute scored by Doriva. This excellent young Brazilian player set up the
ball approximately 35 metres out from Ladics net. His shot was aimed right
for the top corner of the net and that is exactly where it ended up. The
next two goals were scored by Slovenian international, Zlatko Zahovic. In
both cases the goals can be credited to the sloppiness of Croatias
defence. In the 43rd minute Jardel danced around four Croatia defenders,
passed the ball to Capucho, who centred it right to the head of Zahovic.
The second Zahovic goal was solo breakaway, before which he dribbled by
three Croatian defenders and fooled Ladic.

For both teams last night was a do or die situation - Porto did, Croatia
died! After qualifying for the Champions league, Croatia has not scored a
single goal in European action! Porto, on the other hand, will be looking
to beat Croatia in two weeks in Zagreb to keep their quarterfinals hopes
alive. The other game in Group A ended with an Olympiakos victory over Ajax
in Athens by a score of 1:0. Here are the Group A standings:

Olympiakos	+3	7
Porto		+2	4
Ajax		0	4
Croatia	-5	1

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12. T.P., Croatian Information Centre - Zagreb, October 22, 1998.
VARTEKS PREPARES SURPRISE

VARAZDIN - Tonight at 20:00 (CET) Varteks will be playing their first leg
of the second Cup Winners Cup round in Holland against Heerenveen. This
will be the most western appearance of Varteks in its European soccer
history, after it played in Moscow and Luxembourg two years ago and this
year they only had to cross the border to play Velenje in Slovenia. In many
ways these two teams are similar, as Heerenveen has only been at the top of
the Dutch Premier Division for a few years, just like Varteks. Both teams
were finalists in the national cup competitions two times, neither of them
before 1993. This is Heerenveens first season playing in European soccer
competition (not counting three Intertoto Cup games). Both teams have no
big names in their line-ups and both teams hope feel they can go on to
the quarterfinals of the Cup Winners Cup. We will see tonight which team
will be closer to their goal before the return match in Varazdin in two weeks.

***

13. T.P., Croatian Information Centre - Zagreb, October 22, 1998.
CAVAR BRINGS CROATIA CLOSER TO WORLD HANDBALL CUP IN EGYPT

BRUEK AM MURAU - Last night in this lovely little Austrian town, Patrik
Cavar lead the Croatian national Handball team to their second Group 5
victory in as many games. Croatia defeated Austria 30:22 (15:11) with
Cavars 14 goals and an excellent game by the whole team. This brings
Croatia one step closer to the World Handball Championship in Egypt. Here
are the complete standings in Group 5:

Croatia		6
Slovenia		3
Belorus		2
Austria		1

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* BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

14. J.C., Croatian Information Centre - Sarajevo, October 22, 1998.
NON-SERBS BEING DENIED RIGHTS

BANJA LUKA - The president of the Helsinki Council of Human Rights in the
Serbian entity Republika Srpska released an assessment yesterday of the RS
government and Ministry of Refugees and Displaced Persons.

Ranko Todorovic stated that there are many non-Serbs in the RS,
particularly in Banja Luka and Bijeljina, who cannot move back to their
pre-war homes, despite being loyal citizens and veterans of the recent war.

"The courts cannot solve these problems because of the obstructive actions
of the Ministry of Refugees and Displaced Persons," explained Todorovic.

As such, Todorovic has called on the high representative to demand a
property law be passed.

***
15. J.C., Croatian Information Centre - Sarajevo, October 22, 1998.
BORDERS CAN WAIT

BIHAC - Settlement of the Martinbrod border between Bosnia and Herzegovina
and Croatia is still on hold until someone is chosen to run the committee
that is supposed to solve the matter, stated B&H Ambassador to Croatia
Hasan Muratovic.

There are questions about what the fate of the undefined territory is.
Croatian General Consul to Bihac Bernard Jurlina said the issue will be
settled so that both sides are satisfied and at a diplomatic level.

***

16. J.C., Croatian Information Centre - Sarajevo, October 22, 1998.
CHURCH RENEWED

GRADACAC - Vrhbosna (Sarajevo) Archbishop Cardinal Vinko Puljic blessed the
newly renovated church in Gradacac yesterday. The ceremony was attended by
Florentine Cardinal Silvano Piovanelli, approximately 20 priests and 300
parishioners.

Piovanelli gave the homily and administered sacrament of Confirmation to
seven people. During the blessing of the Stations of the Cross, he stated
that Florence and Gradacac are now forever linked.

The Florentine archdiocese is the church partner of the Gradacac parish. It
participated in the renewal of the Gradacac church. The archdiocese also
financed the rebuilding of a house that was also devastated in the war, as
well as the re-roofing of the cemetery chapel.

After mass, Puljic and Piovanelli visited Gradacac mayor Amir Fazlic.

***

17. J.C., Croatian Information Centre - Sarajevo, October 22, 1998.
TRIAL BEGINS FOR 12 CROATIAN TRUCK DRIVERS

SARAJEVO - The trial of the 12 truck drivers from Croatia accused of
falsifying customs seals and selling goods on the black market began
yesterday.

The accused have been in jail for three weeks now, following a CAFAO
(international customs agency) action where transport trucks form Croatia
were blocked from entering Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Croatian Ambassador to B&H Darinko Bago told Vecernji List that after CAFAO
authorities arrested the accused,  his office immediately sought permission
from the B&H foreign affairs ministry to contact them. Bago said he is sure
that at least 12 of the people arrested in the CAFAO action are Croatian
citizens, but there may be more if some of others arrested have dual
citizenship.

***

18. J.C., Croatian Information Centre - Sarajevo, October 22, 1998.
PEACE TRAIN ROLLING INTO TOWN

The "Train of Culture and Peace" is making its way to Banja Luka and then
Sarajevo next week.

The train is an exhibit celebrating European culture. It is sponsored by
the Greek government and has been touring European cities for over a month
now. It began in the Athenian Acropolis September 14 and since then has
stopped in Volos, Theselonika, Sofia, Bucharest, Leipzig, Brussels,
Strasbourg, Milan, Ljubljana and Zagreb.

It should arrive October 26 in Banja Luka and then move on to Sarajevo the
next day. From there it will visit Belgrade, Skoplje and finally return to
the cradle of European culture, Athens, on November 6.

Each city has welcomed the train in its own unique way, adding to the
trains own originality. Specifically, the train has six cars each based on
a different theme: the Democracy Car, Theatre Car, Trade and Industry Car,
Technology Car, Olympic Spirit Car and the Human Rights Car.

The exhibit is also accompanied by seminars and performances to better
acquaint host cities with Greece.

***

19. J.C., Croatian Information Centre - Sarajevo, October 22, 1998.
OBN NOT FOR SALE

SARAJEVO - The Open Broadcast Network will never be sold off, according to
a release denying news reports from yesterday that it was looking for buyers.

OBN confirms that is now in a financially viable position that makes it
attractive to potential investors, both from Bosnia & Herzegovina and
overseas.

"However, when the operating TV company becomes a shareholding enterprise,
a significant proportion of shares will be reserved for employees, as well
as affiliates if they wish to do so. The OBN International Trust will
remain in operation with the main purpose of attracting further
international investment and sponsorship," states the release.

It goes on to say that OBNs operations have significantly stabilised,
while its programming and viewership has increased. As such, it is ready to
enter the next phase of the companys overall plan. Furthermore, OBN has
always been envisaged as being a Bosnian network, self-supported by sales
and sponsorship.

"However there will be specific criteria for interested investors to adhere
to in order to maintain the original aims and objectives for the company.
An International Board of Trustees will oversee all operations and strategy
of the OBN to ensure it fulfils all the clauses of its editorial charter
and mission statement and continues to give the viewers the balanced,
informative and entertaining schedule of programming they have a right to
expect."

***

20. Croatian Radio Herceg-Bosna, News at 21.00, October 21, 1998.
CAR BOMB IN GLAMOC

GLAMOC - The car belonging to Glamoc police officer Petar Latincic was
completely destroyed with a car bomb last night. There were no casualties
and an inquiry into the bombing has been opened. Window panes on nearby
houses shattered from the strength of the blast. The investigation at the
scene of the crime was conducted by the police ministry from Herceg-Bosna
County and by the investigating judge from the Livno Municipal Court.

***

21. Croatian Radio Herceg-Bosna, News at 21.00, October 21, 1998.
WESTENDORP WANTS NATO TO STAY ON

SARAJEVO - The High Representative for B&H, Carlos Westendorp, requested
that NATO maintains its "significant presence" in B&H for the next six
months. NATO is to decide by the end of next month about the extent (if
any) of its military presence in B&H. According to Westendorp, a change in
the size of the NATO contingent could be expected, which presently numbers
some 30,000 soldiers, however, not drastically, as that would then hinder
the implementation of the civil obligations provided for by the Dayton
Peace Accord.

***

22. Croatian Radio Herceg-Bosna, News at 21.00, October 21, 1998.
ADMINISTRATIVE TAXES FOR CERTIFICATES ILLEGAL

SARAJEVO - The Information and Culture Department of the B&H Federal
Defence Ministry released a press statement today regarding the charging of
so-called administrative taxes for issuing certificates for additional
salaries of Croatian Defence Council (HVO) personnel. The Defence
Administration Offices in Tomislavgrad, Orasje and Travnik had brought down
a decision whereby a tax is to be paid when issuing the certificates, on
their own initiative and in breach of legislation. All though with good
intentions, a disciplinary breach has been committed, which is to be
sanctioned by the appropriate procedure. The Federal Defence Ministry
informs all HVO personnel that all means gathered in this manner will be
allocated to the needs of Homeland War veterans.

***


* YUGOSLAVIA

23. T. P., Croatian Information Centre - Zagreb, October 22, 1998.
NATO KEEPS ITS FINGER ON THE TRIGGER

BELGRADE, BRUSSELS - A Washington Post article written by Sandy Berger
stated that NATO must be prepared to react if Slobodan Milosevic does not
adhere to his agreement with US special envoy Richard Holbrooke to pull
Yugoslav forces out of Kosovo. The Yugoslav president has until Tuesday
October 27 to pull out all of his forces from Kosovo or else NATO will take
it upon itself to "put its money where its mouth is" and launch air strikes
against Yugoslav military targets. The Activation Order was extended to
October 27 in order to give Milosevic enough time to comply with all the
stipulations of the UN Security Council Resolution 1199 on Kosovo, however,
according to Kosovo Albanian sources, he is yet to keep any part of his
word. Namely, Yugoslav forces are not pulling out of Kosovo, rather they
are just "moving back and forth", according to the Kosovo Information
Centre (KIC). The KIC has reported that during the day Yugoslav forces are
packing their things only to change locations during the night.

Holbrooke stated that he has learned Milosevic is sending fresh troops to
the region, indicating that he is not respecting their agreement, as there
is no provision saying that pulled out troops can be replaced with new
ones. Holbrooke reiterated that NATO means business and that Milosevic has
"finished testing the patience of the rest of the world."

***

24. V. J., Danas registriran u Podgorici, Vjesnik, October 22, 1998, p. 8.
BELGRADE NEWSPAPER REGISTERS IN PODGORICA

BELGRADE - The Belgrade newspaper Danas, which was banned in the Yugoslav
capital, officially registered itself on Wednesday in the capital of
Montenegro, Podgorica. The editor-in-chief of Danas, Rade Radanovic, stated
that unless the Serbian legislative decision that banned the paper is
revoked, Danas would be "published as a Montenegrin newspaper," adding
that, "if copies of Danas are confiscated in Belgrade, there will be
reciprocity for such actions."

***


* NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWS

25. Hina, Sedam Hrvata gradonacelnika u Madjarskoj, Vjesnik, October 22,
1998, p. 28.
SEVEN CROATIAN MAYORS IN HUNGARY

BUDAPEST - Croatians did very well at Sundays municipal elections in
Hungary, as they tallied enough votes to form 73 local Croatian minority
administrations. The results for two other local units are still expected.
This was announced on Wednesday by the president of the Croatian National
Minority Administration in Hungary, Dr. Mijo Karagic, who explained it is
important that the above number includes 14 units in Budapest. According to
Karagic  there will be Croatian mayors in seven smaller towns with mostly
Croatian residents. There are more Croatian mayors in larger towns, even in
cities like Mosonmagyarovara, but they were not included in these
statistics because they ran as party representatives.

***

26. Hina, Cook zahvalio za Skopju za prihvacanje NATO-a, Vjesnik, October
22, 1998, p. 8
COOK THANKS SKOPJE FOR ACCEPTING NATO

SKOPJE - British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook expressed his gratitude to
Macedonia for accepting NATO forces and its Verification Mission in Kosovo.
Cook met with Macedonian President Kiro Gligorov and Minister of Foreign
Affairs Blagoje Handziski.

"I would like to thank President Gligorov for Macedonias readiness to
accept NATO forces for the Verification Mission to Kosovo," stated Cook.
NATO requested Skopje allow it to deploy scouting and unmanned aircraft
with the accompanying equipment and maintenance personnel to Macedonia.
"The Kosovo agreement is not the end of the story, rather the beginning of
new international community obligations to try and create a stable and
peaceful Kosovo," concluded Cook.

***

27. Hina, Janez Jansa trazi nove izbore, Vjesnik, October 22, 1998, p. 8.
JANEZ JANSA WANTS ELECTIONS TO BE CALLED

LJUBLJANA - The president of the Slovene Social Democrats (SDS), Janez
Jansa, stated that the best solution for the current differences in the
Drnovsek government would be to call early elections. "According to our
constitution, this is possible only if the president of the government
resigns, after which the parliament fails twice to find his/her successor.
Hence, everything is in Drnovseks hands," explained Jansa during an
interview for a Slovene TV program.

Jansa added that his party initiated a process at the constitutional court
against Premier Drnovsek because he allowed a secret agreement between
Slovenia and Israel, whereby Slovenia obligated itself to purchase 200
million DM worth of weapons from Israel. "This agreement has been in
implementation for three years and the charges we have laid are very
serious," claims Jansa. The parliament should make a decision whether or
not to forward the charges to the constitutional court within two months.






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