CRO DELEGATION ATTENDS CONFERENCE ON HOLOCAUST

ZAGREB, Jan 26 (Hina) - A delegation of the Croatian Science and Technology Ministry, headed by Minister Milena Zic-Fuchs, is participating in the international conference on the Holocaust, which started in Stockholm on Wednesday. This year's conference is dedicated to the problem of research , education and the preservation of the memories of the Holocaust. Minister Zic-Fuchs is accompanied by representatives of the Croatian Justice Ministry, Foreign Ministry, Education Ministry, the Croatian State Archive and the Jewish Community. The conference, held at the high political level, is attended by presidents and prime ministers of 45 countries. The Croatian delegation will participate in discussions and professional work shops. It also set an exhibition on the education on the Holocaust, the Croatian Science and Technology Ministry reported. Of science projects, the "Jewish Municipality in Zagreb" project has been registered while another two projects, "The Jewish Lexicon Profiles" and "Search and Documentation Centre of the Holocaust Victims and Survivors in Croatia" are still in the process of registration. The Croatian Government formed the commission for the establishment of historical facts regarding the property of victims of nazi persecutions in 1997. (hina) it mm