CHANGE OF GUARD AWAITS SPRING

ZAGREB, Nov 8 (Hina) - One of Zagreb's tourist attractions, the change of guard in front of the government building in Zagreb's historic centre, is to cease during the Winter months. A statement from the Croatian Defense Ministry said that the ritual "has ceased temporarily due to bad weather conditions from November 1". The ceremony usually takes place on Saturdays, Sundays and state holidays at noon by members of the 1st Honorary Guard battalion. (hina) lm jn 081045 MET nov 96