'FASHION DAYS' OPENS AT ZAGREB FAIR

( Editorial: --> 9336 ) ZAGREB, Feb 4 (Hina) - Croatian Economy Minister Nenad Porges Wednesday opened two international fairs in Zagreb. Called "Fashion Days", the two fairs include the 50th international fair of textile and accompanying industries, "Intertextile", and the 47th international week of leather, footwear and clothes. According to Porges, both branches of industry account for over 23 per cent of Croatia's overall export. The economy minister announced the Croatian Government would continue with a systematic support of both branches through lower tariffs for the import of raw materials and machines. "Intertextile" hosts 210 exhibitors from 18 countries, of whom half are foreign. Exhibitors from the Danube river region of eastern Croatia will appear for the first time. The leather, footwear and clothes fair hosts 184 exhibitors from 16 countries. Both fairs close on 8 February. (hina) ha mm 041329 MET feb 98