From: zarros@turing.scs.carleton.ca (Theodoros Sp. Zarros)
Subject: News (in ENGLISH)- Mon, 10 Jan 1994 (Greek Press Office BBS, Ottawa).

Athens News Agency Bulletin, 

     Brussels, 10/1/1994 (ANA / S. Liarellis - C. Verros): The
government described the NATO summit opening in Brussels today,
as very important, since a new role was being established for
the Alliance. Premier Andreas Papandreou arrived in Brussels,
Saturday. Under-secretary to the Prime Minister's Office,
Telemahos Hytiris declared Mr. Papandreou's speech would outline
Greece's position and views on Nato's new role, including other
matters related to the Alliance.

     Today's discussion on the Yugoslav problem may lead to
including a reference on Skopje in the final communiqui and,
depending on the outcome of the discussion, Mr. Papandreou may
raise the issue, probably at a luncheon, warning of danger of
the war's spreading south (Kosovo, Skopje), a possibility that
caused great concern. Mr. Papandreou will lay emphasis on the
need for a political and diplomatic solution to the Yugoslav
crisis, the sources added.

     He will also tell NATO allies Greece is prepared to contribute
towards seeking a peaceful solution to the Yugoslav problem.
Greece will raise no objection should any NATO member-state seek
confirmation of a resolution taken last August, not excluding
any air strikes in Bosnia, the sources added. The Greek side
might raise issues concerning Greek-Turkish relations, during
discussion of a Spanish proposal on security in the
Mediterranean.

     The Greek side adds special significance to the meeting to be
held between Prime Minister Andreas Papandreou (as President of
the European Union) and President of the European Commission
Jacques Delors, with US President Bill Clinton tomorrow at noon.
After the meeting, the three leaders will give a joint press
conference, while talks will continue at delegation level. Mr.
Papandreou today will have a private meeting with Norwegian
Prime Minister Gro Harlem Brundtland (mainly on the issue of
Norway's application for accession to the European Union). Mr.
Hytiris said that no meeting had been set between Mr. Papandreou
and his Turkish counterpart, Mrs. Tansu Ciller, and no such
suggestion had been made by the Turkish side.


     Athens, 10/1/1994 (ANA): Greece on Saturday accused Turkey of
cultivating tension in relations between the two neighbouring
countries, in an attempt to distract Turkish public opinion from
crucial domestic issues. The accusation was prompted by a recent
report in the Turkish daily 'Hurriyet' saying the Turkish
Foreign Ministry had drafted a memorandum aimed at challenging
Greek sovereignty over the Aegean islands.

     "Recent reports in Turkish newspapers once more project a
climate of tension in Greek-Turkish relations, fomented by the
Turkish side. It is manifest that such acts are mainly prompted
by domestic considerations, or serve as diversionary moves",
government spokesman Evangelos Venizelos said. "The Turkish
government is well aware that any direct or indirect challenge
to Greece's sovereignty over the Aegean islands constitutes
direct violation of the United nations charter, international
accords and CSCE principles", he added. "Turkey should
understand that participation in the world community imposes its
(Turkey's) respect for such rules, and its connection with
Europe hinge on this condition", Mr. Venizelos concluded.

     Hurriyet said Turkey would raise the sovereignty issue as a
result of continued arming of Greek islands in the Aegean, and
Athens' recent decision to incorporate Cyprus into Greece's
defence zone. The Turkish Ministry has not corroborated the
report. Main opposition New Democracy party also voiced
criticism of Turkey's threats, an a statement Saturday. New
Democracy said Turkish threats were in direct conflict with
international accords and agreements. The statement called on
Ankara to bear in mind the Greek people would defend their
country's territorial integrity.


     Athens, 10/1/1994 (ANA): Alternate Foreign Minister Theodoros
Pangalos Saturday denied he had granted an interview to the
Paris daily 'Figaro'. Speaking to reporters in Corfu, Mr.
Pangalos clarified that he had had a general discussion with a
Figaro reporter, whom he had also supplied with additional
material on the Skopje issue. "We did not have that sort of
discussion", Mr. Pangalos said, referring to the interview which
appeared in the form of questions and answers. "It was not a
formal interview, but a general discussion instead", he added.

     Reiterating Greece's position on the Skopje issue, Mr.  Pangalos
said "if Skopje withdraws the (Ancient Greek) emblem, guarantees
borders and amends the Constitution, then there may be a better
climate in (relations with Skopje) which might make it possible
for someone to assume Greece would want to withdraw its veto at
the Conference on Co-operation and Security in Europe (GCSE)".