1.   Both the transportation and labor ministries declined comment.

2.   The Croatian foreign ministry declined to comment on the report.

3.   The ministry declined further comment.

4.   The ministry declined to name the companies.

5.   The ministry declined to offer a forecast for the October-December quarter, though, saying the output trend was too unclear.

6.   The ministry today declined to confirm or deny the newspaper report.

7.   Education ministry said declined comment, saying the visit was private and they were not involved.

8.   The air force ministry declined to comment on the report until it was made official next week.

9.   The army and defense ministry declined to comment on the reported withdrawals.