From: zarros@turing.scs.carleton.ca (Theodoros Sp. Zarros)
Subject: News (in ENGLISH)- Thu, 13 Jan 1994 (Greek Press Office BBS, Ottawa).

Athens News Agency Bulletin, 

     Athens, 13/1/1994 (ANA): Greece has declared there is no
question of a dialogue between Greece and the Former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) unless and until "certain minimum
things are satisfied".

     "There is no question of a dialogue between Greece and Skopje
until certain minimum things are satisfied", Prime Minister
Andreas Papandreou said. "Greece remained steadfast on its
positions, and the dialogue is under suspension", Mr. Papandreou
stressed, on his return from Brussels where he attended the NATO
summit. Mr. Papandreou added the FYROM issue was not a bilateral
dispute, but a matter relating to stability in the Balkans,
cautioning the danger of that state's dissolution was very
great. "A possible dissolution of this former Yugoslav republic
will have huge repercussions", he said, adding that "the irony
of history is that it is in our very interest that this state
should not be dissolved, because it would mean a Balkan war".

     Replying to a question by the press, Mr. Papandreou said he
was not in a position to anticipate whether or not the US or
Europeans might pressure FYROM President Kiro Gligorov. "What I
know, is that currently there is understanding, a different
climate. That is all I can say. From now, on we will see. More
struggles and more efforts are needed", he said.

     Greece refuses FYROM recognition, demanding Skopje drops claims
to the name "Macedonia", ends hostile propaganda against Greece
and stops using ancient Greek symbols as national emblems. Mr.
Papandreou said he was "very satisfied" with his trip to
Brussels and, commenting on US President Bill Clinton's
statement on "the security of our borders", added: "It certainly
causes tremendous satisfaction. There is no doubt that
(President) Clinton showed great understanding and warmth for
our claims and positions. That is a very significant step for
our country".

     Mr. Clinton said Tuesday the US would try to "protect Greece
from becoming involved in the crisis in the region". Mr.
Papandreou, current European Union president, met with President
Clinton on Tuesday. The talks, attended by European Commission
President Jacques Delors, focused on economic co-operation
between the US and EU, and the Yugoslav crisis. Referring to
President Clinton's s