29.10.2000

OHR RTRS News Summary, 29 October 2000

RT RS News Headlines:

  • Changes in Belgrade will have positive effect on democratic development in Montenegro and RS – Djukanovic and Dodik in Podgorica (00:46)
  • Classes to start in all RS schools on Monday following agreement between teachers’ union and RS Government; union condemns unfounded statements by RS Education Minister Suzic who called on schools to return to normal on Monday
  • BiH Helsinki Committee nominated for Dayton Peace Award that will be presented at fifth anniversary celebration of Peace Accords in Dayton. Ohio
  • Joint BiH Army to be formed by 2010 – Sarajevo daily Dnevni Avaz Sunday edition on NATO analysis
  • IC representatives assess Saturday’s Croat national congress as HDZ BiH attempt to spread fear among Croat people with aim of preserving its own power (00:13)
  • Referendum will change neither BiH Federation nor its constitution since parliamentary procedure is necessary for that – OHR spokesperson Stiglmayer (00:10)
  • SDP BiH President Lagumdzija assesses referendum as deceptive; SDP BiH Main Board member Komsic adds it was scheduled by HDZ BiH to mobilise Croats in order to avoid defeat at upcoming general elections (00:33)
  • Referendum attempt to homogenise Croats in accordance with HDZ BiH’s fear of losing power at elections – HSS press release (00:12)
  • HNZ did not accept all-Croat National Congress Declaration since it advocates establishment of third entity in BiH – HNZ press release (00:13)
  • Croat National Congress historical event where Croats gathered to discuss their destiny, future, rights and status in BiH – HDZ BiH Vice President Marko Tokic (00:12)
  • Saturday’s gathering of right-wing and nationalist parties in Novi Travnik represents last attempt of HDZ BiH to draw attention away from their own weaknesses and catastrophic political mistakes – NHI public announcement
  • BiH legal and constitutional system cannot be changed by unilateral political acts; we believe Barry should withdraw PEC decision on election of delegates to Houses of Peoples and HDZ BiH its decision on referendum – SDA press release (00:25)
  • Kosovo Municipal elections bring implementation of UN Resolution 1244 into question – Kostunica cabinet press release
  • “In securing more than 60% of vote, my party confirmed determination of Kosovo’s citizens for independence” – DSK President Rugova
  • Preliminary results of Kosovo municipal election to be published Monday – OSCE representative Jeff Fisher
  • Saturday’s municipal elections represent premature step and crude example of political cynicism – Kosovo Serb National Council press release
  • EU Foreign Policy Head Javier Solana salutes manner in which Saturday’s municipal elections in Kosovo were conducted
  • Saturday one of the calmest days in Kosovo since peacekeeping forces arrived – KFOR
  • Two French military police officers attacked by villagers during operation to search for illegal arms in Prilozje
  • Belgrade’s request for Yugoslav UN membership to be considered soon – anonymous UN official
  • Yugoslav UN membership a topic of international conference “Montenegro in Balkans, Montenegro in Europe”
  • Montenegrin Government to discuss platform for redefining relations between Montenegro and Serbia soon – Montenegro Prime Minister Filip Vujanovic
  • Yugoslav UN membership could create problems within state – Advisor to Montenegrin President Djukanovic
  • Montenegrin Monetary Council announces monetary independence for Montenegro
  • RS Government and people’s aid to Serbia must not be forgotten; ban on RS Prime Minister and other ministers from entering Yugoslavia to be lifted next week – Deputy Premier of Serbian Provisional Government Nebojsa Covic in interview for RT RS show ‘Yugoslavia Today’
  • World news
  • DSRS office in Bijeljina robbed last night; unknown perpetrators took central computer with data bases and material that party planned to use for upcoming elections; similar or worse things frequently happen to this party – Democratic Party of RS General Secretary Gavrilo Antonic (01:12)
  • Seventh anniversary of establishment of RS Centre for Monitoring and Notification (Osmatranje and Obavjestavanje) by RS Government
  • Inadequate healthcare and social protection problem for 5,000 hearing-impaired persons in RS – annual assembly of RS Association of People with Impaired Hearing
  • One of Prijedor’s most productive companies is Sanicani fish farm, but this year’s output goals will not be achieved due to drought
  • 45th International Belgrade Book Fair ends with awards for best publishers and editions
  • Sports
  • Weather
  • RT RS news anchorman recommends upcoming PBS election debate ‘You Ask’ (Vi Pitate)