11.04.1998

OHR SRT News Summary, 11 April 1998

Headlines

  • Cvetna nedjelja – the Orthodox Holiday celebrated today
  • 6th anniversary of the First Brigade of Semberija
  • Catholics celebrated the Easter
  • Israel attacked positions of Hezbolah 25”

We note the lack of political events today. Nevertheless, the week ahead is to be full of political gatherings: the session of the RS National Assembly is scheduled for April 15/16 in Doboj; on April 14th the UN High Commissioner for Refugees Sadako Ogata and the German Defense Minister Volker Ruehe are to visit Banjaluka and talk to the RS President and Prime Minister.
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The faithful celebrated the Orthodox Holiday Cvetna nedjelja today: the Orthodox Bishop of Banjaluka Mr. Jefrem held a service in the Temple of Holy Trinity in Banjaluka.
2:15

The 6th anniversary of the First light brigade of Semberija celebrated today in Bijeljina.
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Kosovo has to stay the internal matter of Serbia is a prevailing opinion in the world. Another peaceful protest rally of Kosovo Albanians took place in Pristina today. The Kosovo referendum is scheduled for April 23rd, 1998.
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The RS economic matters: The production in the furniture factory Gradac from Bratunac increased for 33% which ensured 30-40 new work places to the people of that town, mostly refugees. The products of this company are to be exported to the FRY and Macedonia. The similar situation is noted in the wood factory Kozara from Kozarska Dubica in which production increased for 50% in first three months of the year.
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The Catholic Easter celebrated in BL: the Catholic Bishop of Banjaluka Mr. Franjo Komarica held a mass in the church in Banjaluka. The services, attended by the faithful from Croatia and Federation, took place in other Catholic churches in BL.
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