Headlines
- The ICG proposed that the SDS should be prevented from participation in the elections
- The General Director of B&H “Elektroprivreda”, Meho Obradovic resigned today
- Employees of a factory of transport machines from Tuzla organised a strike
- Yugoslavia has become the UN member
Tuzla
The Tuzla Canton Ministry of Internal Affairs found several stolen cars in Lipnica. One of the suspects, Tomislav Markovic has been arrested, and the others are still at large. Reported by Emir Zivkovic.
Sarajevo
The OSCE does not agree with ICG’s proposal that the SDS should be prevented from participation in the forthcoming elections. According to the Head of the OSCE Mission in B&H, Robert Barry the SDS did not do anything to provoke such an action. “The election sub-commission will decide on any possible measures in this respect”, Ambassador Barry announced. Reported by Zeljka Lekic.
“We feel that the SDS does not respect the Dayton Peace Accords”, said the ICG Director in B&H, James Lyon, talking about reasons for the ICG proposal concerning the SDS. “There are many questions here about the International Community, and why they did not do their job properly”, Mr. Lyon added.
Sarajevo
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development will invest DM 100 million for establishment of a unified B&H system of electric power control and management. In this way, all producers and consumers will be connected in a unique communication system. Amarildo Gutic produced the report.
Sarajevo
The Federal Government organised a session today. They accepted a Memorandum of Understanding between the Federal Ministry of Defence and Turkey on co-operation in research in the field of defence. Reported by Vanja Elezovic.
Yugoslavia has become the UN member, after almost ten years of absence from this organisation, Danica Ilic reported.
World
At least 2 people died, and 10 were injured in a car bomb explosion in west Jerusalem. The Palestinian organisation “Hamas” announced that they would not obey the latest Palestinian-Israeli agreement on cease of violence.
2 people were injured in a car bomb explosion in Barcelona.
At least 11 people died in the last 24 hours in clashes in Kashmir.
The first crew of the International Space Station arrived to their destination, where they shall stay in the next four months. Gordana Frimel produced the report on world events.
Sarajevo
The High Representative, Wolfgang Petritsch addressed the “Circle 99” today. Talking about the forthcoming elections, Petritsch emphasised that another victory of nationalists would lead B&H to political and economic isolation. Reported by Svjetlana Celic.
Banja Luka
The RS “Telecom” introduced new telecommunication services. ISDN is a new generation of services, which provides the fastest establishment of phone lines. Tatjana Lajsic produced the report.
Sarajevo
Representatives of the Federal Ministry of Health and Health Syndicate signed a collective contract, regulating status of health workers and their employer (the Federal Government in this case). Reported by Sevko Bajic.
Tuzla
Employees of a factory of transport machines in Tuzla started a strike yesterday. They have not received 12 monthly salaries, Elma Nakicevic reported.
Banja Luka
The RS railway-engine drivers continued their strike, demanding unconditional replacement of the Director, Dragan Ratkovic, as well as fulfilment of other demands, Milorad Milojevic reported.
Sarajevo
An exhibition “Santa Fe-Grac” by Frank Etenberg was opened in the gallery “Novi Hram”. Reported by Meliha Hasanbegovic.
Sport
Reports on international tennis and football were presented.