5th Feb

[Peter Ellis]

Zagreb economic institute expects 3.7% economic growth in 2004
Finance ministry to issue EUR 200mn domestic bond on Feb 10
Zagreb money market to introduce e-trading on Feb 9
European Parliament President Cox expects positive EC report on Croatia
Sweden denies rumours on request for postponement of Croatia's EU accession

[Peter Ellis]

Economy ministry to present new employment programme in March
PBZ American Express and HTmobile to issue credit cards
Auto Zubak company sells Hotel Kristal to Punta International
Italy should finalise ratification of SAA in a couple of weeks, PM Sanader says

[Peter Ellis]

National development programme to be presented by year-end
Italian and Russian investors to build tax-free zone on Island of Hvar
US support Croatia's efforts in achieving NATO membership