Mr. Theodorakis had stated, during a presentation of three of his books, that the Jews "have the fanaticism, the self-awareness and the ability to assert themselves". "Today we can say that this small people is unfortunately the root of all evil, not goo d, which means that too much self-awareness and too much persistence is bad for you", he had pointed out.

In his announcement on Wednesday, Mr. Theodorakis stated that he has always been on the side of the weak and of course the Israeli people, while he has repeatedly condemned the Saron government policy and the role of Jewish American politicians and intel lectuals in drafting the "aggressive Bush policy".

"There could have only been purposeful confusion between the Israeli people, which I have proven I admire and honor, and these negative phenomena, that essentially mar Israel's image thus playing the truly "anti-Semitic" role. These are on the side of Ev il, the root of Evil as I recently stated", he stressed.

The Central Jewish Council of Greece issued an announcement, pointing out that the distinguished composer "is aiding the winds of religious intolerance and racism".

Marginal gains were recorded in the Athens Stock Exchange today. The general index rose to +0.06% at 2.161,33 points, while the volume of transactions was at 169 million euros.

Of the stocks trading today, 202 had losses and 98 recorded gains, while the value of 89 stocks remained unchanged.

Mr. Mitsotakis is expected to leave Evangelismos Hospital in Athens tomorrow.

Mr. Simitis expressed his deep sorrow for the tragic loss of so many Italian soldiers, who were the victims of the atrocious bomb attack on Iraq while on duty.

The Prime Minister extended his sincere condolences to Mr. Berlusconi and the families of the victims.

The government spokesman stated that in the past Mr. Theodorakis had stood by the Jewish community and had written the music for Maunthausen.

Responding to a question on the comment made by an Israeli government minister according to which, Theodorakis is compared with Goebells of Nazi Germany, the government spokesman underlined that Mikis Theodorakis has nothing in common with Goebbels.

The Church of Greece decision will be studied in the next meetings of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Synod. A meeting of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Synod is expected to take place tomorrow.

of crumbling holy tombs and relics in bits from Warehouse 31 of Agia Sophia, were shown for the first time after 50 years by Turkish journalist Ugur Dudar, in the "Arena" show, to be shown on the "D" channel.

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