A BRIEF LOOK AT CROATIAN PRESS ON WEDNESDAY

ZAGREB, Sept 13 (Hina) - "Croatia a Good Place for Business," proclaims a front-page headline in today's issue of VECERNJI LIST, on the Zagreb International Autumn Fair. The article quotes President Tudjman's opening speech, which says: "Despite many difficulties, we achieved great success in implementing the stabilisation scheme, cutting down inflation and introducing our own currency - the kuna." The paper carries a comment piece by Milan Ivkosic on the Holy Father's visit. "We are at a loss for words to desribe the magnificent welcome given to the Holy Father ... people were overwhelmed with emotion... the perfection of the event is the fruit of the Croatian faith and the Croatian soul," Ivkosic enthused. The paper also covers the teachers' strike. VECERNJI LIST also carries a special four-page insert detailing the Government's Memorandum on Economic Policy. Today's issue of VJESNIK also covers the Zagreb International Autumn Fair. "The business world is interested in cooperating with Croatian companies," the article says. The paper carries a comment piece by Vatroslav Halambek, headlined "The Croatian People Deserved a Pope Like That." "Despite the destruction and difficulties, the Croats were at their best, simple and dignified," the article said. According to VJESNIK's reporter in Moscow, the Russian foreign ministry confirmed that sanctions against Serbia would not be fully lifted until Belgrade recognised Croatia and Bosnia- Herzegovina. (hina) mm as sd 141150 MET sep 94