OUT-OF-COUNTRY VOTING PROCEEDING PEACEFULLY

ZAGREB, Jan 2 (Hina) - Out-of-country voting at the elections for the Croatian National Sabor's House of Representatives is proceeding peacefully and without incidents, the National Electoral Commission said on Sunday. Due to time differences, polling stations have already been closed in some countries (Australia), whereas in some others they will be opened this afternoon. Out-of-country voting for the House of Representatives is taking place today and tomorrow. A total of 350,372 Croatian citizens without permanent residence in Croatia are eligible to vote. Polling stations in Australia, which were opened last night, according to Croatia's time, have already been closed after the first election day, January 2. Elections continue tomorrow, January 3. In Canada, the first election day is yet to start. The voting in neighbouring Bosnia-Herzegovina has been proceeding without problems. Bosnia-Herzegovina is the country with the largest number of polling stations for out-of-country voting. A high turnout was registered at four polling stations in Mostar, whereas low turnouts were reported at polling stations in Yugoslavia. (hina) rml