May 2001

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Events of the day

Tuesday, May 1

• Germany: Fire at Phantasialand in Brühl.

Tuesday, May 8

• Serbia and Montenegro: admission to the World Bank.

Sunday, May 13

• Italy: In the parliamentary elections the party Forza Italia wins with Silvio Berlusconi, who is head of government.
• Macedonia: Sixth reshuffle

Tuesday, May 22

• Afghanistan: The Taliban are considering to undertake Hindus in Afghanistan to wear a label.
• Europe: The interior ministers of the MEPA states sign the " Joint Declaration ", in which the organization and activities of the Central European Police Academy will be governed.

Wednesday, May 23

• Bern Ried / Germany: Grand Opening of the Museum of the imagination.
• Haifa / Israel: Inauguration of the Hanging Gardens of Baha'is in the Baha'i World Centre.

Tuesday, May 29

• Germany: State visit of King Abdullah II of Jordan.