CROATIAN POET AWARDED MEDAL FROM FRENCH ACADEMY

( Editorial: --> 8045 ) ZAGREB, May 2 (Hina) - The French Academy of Sciences and Arts awarded a silver medal to Croatian poet Ivanka Orsulic Paul for her cultural and artistic activities in France, the Croatian Homeland Foundation said. Living in France since 1965, Ms. Orsulic Paul is a distinguished translator and interpreter who has also devoted much time and energy to promoting cultural links between Croatia and France. She is the founder of Ideal, a humanitarian organisation which is especially active in fostering friendship between the two nations. Ms. Orsolic-Paul was also decorated with the Croatian Wickerwork Order this month. (hina) as /mb 021518 MET may 98