Headlines
- A large chain of oil smuggling from the “Brod” refinery was stopped
- The US Ambassador to the UN, Richard Holbrooke visited B&H
- The B&H Council of Ministers adopted the report on implementation of Annex 7 of the Dayton Peace Accords
- Yugoslavia became the Stability Pact member
Banja Luka
The RS and Federation police stopped oil smuggling from the “Brod” refinery in a joint action. A group of smugglers was arrested. They damaged entity budgets by DM 18 million, Suzana Vukcevic reported.
Mostar
The US Ambassador to the UN, Richard Holbrooke visited B&H. Mr. Holbrooke visited Mostar and Srebrenica today. “The elections on 11th November are of utter importance for all B&H peoples”, Mr. Holbrooke said in Mostar. Mr. Holbrooke also visited Bosniac returnees and US troops within SFOR in Srebrenica. The Ambassador supported construction of a memorial centre in Potocari for victims of the tragedy of Srebrenica. Reported by Mirsad Behram.
Sarajevo
The US Ambassador to the UN, Richard Holbrooke met Alija Izetbegovic in Sarajevo this morning. They visited the war tunnel in Sarajevo, Amarildo Gutic reported.
Sarajevo
The B&H Council of Ministers session took place today. The report on implementation of Annex 7 of the Dayton Peace Accords was adopted. The report contains analysis of all aspects of refugee return, as well as the role of supervisory and commissions. Sanjin Beciragic produced the report.
Sarajevo
The Federation Government session took place today. The Government adopted proposed changes in the Law on Health Insurance and the Criminal Law. Reported by Mirna Sadikovic.
World
Yugoslavia became the Stability Pact member.
There were no survivors after crash of a Russian plane last night. There were 85 passengers and crew members in the plane.
One Palestinian died in a suicidal attack on an Israeli check point in Gaza.
The Election Commission in the Ivory Coast confirmed that the opposition leader won the elections in this country.
The action of body recovery from the Russian submarine “Kursk”
is underway. Zeljka Lekic produced the report on world events.
Banja Luka
A meeting of the Joint Military Commission took place in Banja Luka. After the meeting, it was announced that the reduction of armed forces by 15% would be completed by the end of the year. Reported by Suzana Vukcevic.
Mostar
Several hundreds of Croat students peacefully protested in Mostar, emphasising that they want to study at the Croat University and in Croatian language, Damir Bliznac reported.
Sarajevo
21-year-old girl, Selma Mostic has anorexia. Doctors recommend continuation of medical treatment abroad. Number of the account for those who want to help Selma is: 12390-621-128. Reported by Gordana Frimel.
Sarajevo
The closing ceremony of the “Mess” film festival took place today.
10 awards in 6 categories have been delivered.
Banja Luka
The Head of the OSCE Mission in B&H, Robert Barry will visit Zagreb tomorrow, in order to remove any misunderstandings due to various interpretations of election rules which will be applied in B&H. Mr. Barry visited Banja Luka today. Reported by Milorad Milojevic.
Kiseljak
The HDZ organised a session in Kiseljak. They discussed preparations for the Croat Assembly session which will take place on 28th October in Novi Travnik.
Sarajevo
The Coca Cola Beverages opened another factory in Hadzici, near Sarajevo, Svjetlana Celic reported.
Sarajevo
The company “NOKIA” opened the first official shop in Sarajevo, Ambra Bravo reported.
Sport
Reports on the Para-Olympics in Sydney and international football and handball were presented.