ZAGREB, Jan 31 (Hina) - President Stjepan Mesic has dismissed the possibility of early parliamentary elections due to a dispute between partners in the ruling coalition over the privatisation of the Suncani Hvar hotel chain.
ZAGREB, Jan 31 (Hina) - President Stjepan Mesic has dismissed the
possibility of early parliamentary elections due to a dispute
between partners in the ruling coalition over the privatisation of
the Suncani Hvar hotel chain. #L#
"Early polls due to Suncani Hvar - whatever gave you such an idea?"
Mesic responded to reporters who asked him about his opinion during
his visit to the Croatian Academy of Arts and Sciences on Friday.
Mesic added that he did not know how the problem of Suncani Hvar
would be settled, but reiterated his stand that the privatisation
of the hotel company must be conducted if laws were respected and
everything was transparent in the international invitation for
bids.
If the law was evaded in any aspect, and if there is evidence for
that, it is logical that the invitation should be repeated, Mesic
said, adding that investments must be made into hotels on the
southern Croatian island of Hvar and that responsible persons
should know how to do it.
(hina) ms sb