A commentary in the same daily says it is alarming that Purvanov keeps his correspondence with Milosevic secret. Japanese assistance will be allocated in ten directions. Forty-six Bulgarians are taking courses and 15 students are studying in Japan, says Ambassador Matsui, who presented his credentials on September 29. The EU will increase considerably practical assistance so as to help Bulgaria prepare for accession. He hails the establishment of democracy and the Bulgarian Government's efforts to achieve peace and stability in former Yugoslavia.
All dailies cover the elections in Macedonia in extensive reports and photos.