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News by Date for April 1997
Tuesday, 1 April 1997The Chicago Tribune Easter Odyssey. A Nostalgic Journey To Crete (Mar. 30)The Daily Telegraph Don solves the last puzzle left by ancient Greeks (Apr. 1) The Chicago Tribune Italy Blames Albanians In Sea Tragedy (Mar. 31) Associated Press USDA retaliates against Europeans over food safety standards (Apr. 1, 13:06 EST) Associated Press Italy will send soldiers to Albania, despite risk (Apr. 1, 11:40 EST) Associated Press Italy says it won't back out of Albanian military mission (Apr. 1, 15:05 EST) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - April 1 ( Tue 1 Apr 1:47 EST) Reuters Greece slams attack on consul's house in Albania ( Tue 1 Apr 8:46 EST) Reuters Albanian PM Visits Rebel-Held South for Talks ( Tue 1 Apr 8:19 EST) Reuters Turkey to send 500 troops for Albania aid effort ( Tue 1 Apr 10:13 EST) Reuters Albanian PM: Secret Police Disbanded ( Tue 1 Apr 11:16 EST) Reuters Albanian PM tells rebels secret police disbanded ( Tue 1 Apr 8:27 EST) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - April 1 ( Tue 1 Apr 2:05 EST) Reuters Turk PM attacks 'anti-Moslem' West after blazes ( Tue 1 Apr 10:18 EST) Reuters Turkish business group head urges coalition's end ( Tue 1 Apr 2:11 EST) Reuters Cyprus agency cuts ratings for S.Korean banks ( Tue 1 Apr 8:56 EST) Reuters Turkey says wants more trade with Iraq ( Tue 1 Apr 8:55 EST) Reuters France offers 1,000 men for Albania mission ( Tue 1 Apr 11:19 EST) Reuters France says ready to take part in Albania force ( Tue 1 Apr 7:44 EST) Reuters States pledge troops for Albania security force ( Tue 1 Apr 10:48 EST) Reuters Italy defends navy, presses on with Albania force ( Tue 1 Apr 6:08 EST) Reuters Italy Defends Navy, Pushes Albania Force ( Tue 1 Apr 8:19 EST) Reuters Monthly review - Unrest in Albania, Middle East ( Tue 1 Apr 1:06 EST) Reuters Albanian PM makes first visit to rebel-held south ( Tue 1 Apr 4:15 EST) Reuters U.N. says 400,000 Albanians threatened by strife ( Tue 1 Apr 5:51 EST) Reuters Italy is putting together a 5,000-strong Albania force ( Tue 1 Apr 10:38 EST) Reuters Albanian PM meets rebels in south for first time ( Tue 1 Apr 5:08 EST) Reuters Iraq miffed by sweet-toothed Saddam ad in Turkey ( Tue 1 Apr 4:23 EST) Reuters EU team visits Algiers before Malta forum ( Tue 1 Apr 8:28 EST) Reuters Turk police arrest three for smuggling heavy metal ( Tue 1 Apr 7:58 EST) Reuters Turkish death blaze prompts Dutch soul-searching ( Tue 1 Apr 7:23 EST) Reuters Soccer-Bulgaria wary of dropping points against improved Cyprus ( Tue 1 Apr 5:38 EST) Reuters US to Consider Support for Albania Force ( Tue 1 Apr 7:05 EST) The Christian Science Monitor Europe's 15-Headed Diplomat Tries to Face the World as One (Apr. 1) The Daily Telegraph Albania mourns refugees lost at sea (Apr. 1) The Times Albanian threat to Italian-led aid force (Apr. 1) The Irish Times Grief at loss of life in refugee boat collision (Apr. 1) New York Times Italy Seeking Refugee Boat From Albania That Sank (Apr. 1) Reuters U.S. to consider support for Albania force ( Mon 31 Mar 16:40 EST) Reuters Italy presses on with security force for Albania ( Mon 31 Mar 17:44 EST) Reuters Italy presses on with Albania force preparations ( Mon 31 Mar 17:46 EST) Wednesday, 2 April 1997Center for Strategic and International Studies A Foreign Policy Agenda for the Second Term [by National Security Advisor Sandy Berger] (Mar. 27)The Washington Post In the Headlines and in Our Hearts [Albania] (Mar. 31) Reuters Albanian premier secures Greek economic help ( Wed 2 Apr 11:54 EST) Associated Press Italian premier's quick trip to Albania part of diplomatic flurry (Apr. 2, 12:05 EST) The Washington Post Sinking of Albanian Boat Spurs Debate in Rome (Apr. 2) Reuters Turk Cypriot leader to meet U.N. chief in Geneva ( Wed 2 Apr 3:50 EST) Reuters Greek archaeology watchdog slams Virgin hotel plan ( Wed 2 Apr 10:44 EST) Reuters Turkey welcomes EU initiative in Greece disputes ( Wed 2 Apr 7:47 EST) Reuters Albanian premier in Athens to discuss aid force ( Wed 2 Apr 8:17 EST) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - April 2 ( Wed 2 Apr 0:37 EST) Reuters Italian, Albanian Leaders Meet in Rebel Area ( Wed 2 Apr 10:37 EST) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - April 2 ( Wed 2 Apr 1:48 EST) Reuters Italian, Albanian leaders meet on rebel territory ( Wed 2 Apr 5:30 EST) Reuters Bonn rejects Turkey's criticism over recent fires ( Wed 2 Apr 9:59 EST) Reuters France's de Charette in Turkey for Europe talks ( Wed 2 Apr 11:40 EST) Reuters Albania to consult Rome, Athens over aid force ( Tue 1 Apr 18:20 EST) Reuters Two Sri Lankans killed in Cyprus crash ( Tue 1 Apr 13:18 EST) Reuters Albania tells rebels feared secret police disbanded ( Tue 1 Apr 12:00 EST) Reuters Cyprus court jails Briton for drugs possession ( Wed 2 Apr 5:59 EST) Reuters Dutch soothe Turkish anger over Hague blaze deaths ( Wed 2 Apr 11:11 EST) Reuters PRIMUS to Link Europe and the Middle East Via Cyprus ( Wed 2 Apr 10:15 EST) Reuters EU's GDP rose 0.3 percent in fourth quarter ( Wed 2 Apr 8:39 EST) Associated Press Italy says it won't back out of Albanian military mission (Apr. 1, 15:05 EST) Reuters Secret Police Disbanded (Apr. 1, 15:35 EST) Associated Press Smallest victims of Albanian turmoil maimed by bombs and bullets (Apr. 2, 1:00 EST) CNN Smallest victims of Albanian chaos maimed by bombs and bullets (Apr. 1, 18:20 EST) CNN Albanian PM meets rebels in south for first time (Apr. 1, 14:50 EST) The Irish Times Prime minister gets warm welcome from armed rebels (Apr. 2) The Irish Times Soccer addicts hooked on political football [FYROM] (Apr. 2) The Times Boat tragedy splits Italy over protection force (Apr. 2) The Times Cyprus telly addicts lose link to Britain (Apr. 2) Thursday, 3 April 1997CNN Aris Salonica beats Turkey's Tofas, wins Korac Cup (Apr. 3, 14:50 EST)CNN Nine members of Albania national team seek asylum in Spain (Apr. 3, 11:30 EST) Associated Press European Countries Delay Plans to Send Troops to Albania (Apr. 3, 14:25 EST) Reuters EU, OSCE to Review Albania Peacekeeping Mission (Apr. 3, 12:25 EST) Associated Press Albanian soccer players and trainer seek asylum in Spain (Apr. 3, 17:25 EST) Reuters Albanian PM Fino secures support from EU, OSCE ( Thu 3 Apr 10:10 EST) Reuters Albanian gunmen fire on U.S. ambassador's house ( Thu 3 Apr 11:27 EST) Reuters OSCE warns against delay in Albania force, polls ( Thu 3 Apr 13:41 EST) Reuters EU, OSCE Review Deployment to Albania ( Thu 3 Apr 10:46 EST) Reuters Germany summons Turkish envoy over arson criticism ( Thu 3 Apr 13:29 EST) Reuters Greece rejects EU mediation initiative with Turkey ( Thu 3 Apr 10:21 EST) The Chicago Tribune Secret Police Are No More, Rebels Told (Apr. 2) Associated Press Crime rules Albania even as outside help shapes up (Apr. 3, 8:40 EST) Associated Press Albanian soccer players and trainer seek asylum in Spain (Apr. 3, 8:40 EST) Associated Press Serbs, ethnic Albanian are far apart on Kosovo ahead of talks (Apr. 3, 4:30 EST) Reuters Albania force leads NATO to scrap Spanish exercise ( Thu 3 Apr 5:36 EST) Reuters Turkey's generals in political arena to stay ( Thu 3 Apr 5:35 EST) Reuters Bulgarian customs forsake soccer to make drug bust ( Thu 3 Apr 4:59 EST) Reuters FEATURE - Cyprus bourse hopes for better year ( Thu 3 Apr 3:33 EST) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - April 3 ( Thu 3 Apr 0:27 EST) Reuters Doctors in Cyprus go on 48-hour strike ( Thu 3 Apr 1:04 EST) CNN Italian premier visits Albania to discuss task force (Apr. 2, 17:09 EST) ClariNet-Reuters Turk state-backed mobsters kill,trade drugs-report (Apr. 2, 13:22 PST) Agence France-Press Turkish military leader openly hopes for failure of Islamic government (Apr. 2) Boston Globe Italy reaffirms plan on Albania force (Apr. 2) Associated Press Italian premier says he will go to rebel-controlled Albanian port (Apr. 2, 15:35 EST) Associated Press Macedonia upsets Ireland, Turkey upsets Dutch (Apr. 2, 21:00 EST) ClariNet-Reuters IMF to offer little comfort to Turkish economy (Apr. 1, 2:50 PST) ClariNet-UPI Turks surprised at Iraq's wrath (Apr. 2, 9:39 PST) ClariNet-Reuters OTE flotation to be completed by end-June (Apr. 2, 7:11 PST) Reuters EU, OSCE review peacekeeping deployment to Albania ( Wed 2 Apr 17:45 EST) The Daily Telegraph Italian premier visits Albania to ease tension (Apr. 3) The Daily Telegraph King 'invited to return' by Tirana party leaders (Apr. 3) Friday, 4 April 1997CNN Germany says arson attack on Turks wasn't racial (Apr. 4, 16:02 EST)Reuters UN envoy due in Cyprus next week for talks ( Fri 4 Apr 5:01 EST) Reuters Troops in Albania force - who and how many ( Fri 4 Apr 6:04 EST) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - April 4 ( Fri 4 Apr 0:42 EST) Reuters Cyprus central bank plans bond listing ( Fri 4 Apr 0:24 EST) Reuters Cyprus Amax Minerals Announces Cerro Verde Financing ( Fri 4 Apr 13:58 EST) The Chicago Tribune Italy Plans Aid Mission To Albania (Apr. 3) Associated Press Albania appeals for police recruits to confront lawlessness (Apr. 4, 10:15 EST) Associated Press Entire family killed, Albania appeals for more police (Apr. 4, 9:35 EST) Reuters Anti-Rome Feeling Lingers After Ship Sinking (Apr. 4, 10:20 EST) Reuters Albanian Gunmen Fire on US Ambassador's House [Greek Consulate Attacked] (Apr. 3, 5:00 EST) New York Times European Force for Albania Faces New Delays and Uncertainty (Apr. 4) The Times Albanian leader's family home gives wary welcome where eagles dare (Apr. 4) The Washington Post Restoring Albania (Apr. 3) Reuters Outlaw gangs step up attacks in Albania ( Thu 3 Apr 17:15 EST) Saturday, 5 April 1997The Washington Post Anti-Secularism Eclipses Kurdish Insurgency as Turkish Army's No. 1 Concern (Apr. 5)Associated Press No food crisis -- but some Albanians living hand to mouth (Apr. 5,17:20 EST) Associated Press Gunmen stop premier from reaching troubled north (Apr. 5, 12:20 EST) Reuters Greek minister offers support to Albania gvt-paper ( Sat 5 Apr 4:38 EST) Reuters Greece and Italy at odds over force in Albania ( Sat 5 Apr 6:03 EST) Reuters Gunmen Bar Premier's Route in Lawless Albania ( Sat 5 Apr 10:54 EST) Reuters Turkish, Kurdish youths fight at Rotterdam concert ( Fri 4 Apr 23:57 EST) ClariNet-UPI France backs Turkey's bid to join EU (Apr. 3, 7:42 PST) ClariNet-Reuters Turkey scandal inquiry accuses government MPs (Apr. 4, 4:26 PST) ClariNet-Reuters Turkey scandal inquiry blames coalition MPs (Apr. 4, 7:56 PST) ClariNet-Reuters Turkey plays down legal challange to energy deals (Apr. 4, 8:32 PST) ClariNet-Reuters U.S. seeking details of Turkey-Iran pipeline deal (Apr. 4, 14:32 EST) ClariNet-Reuters Greek police defuse bomb at Athens Alitalia office (Apr. 4, 11:41 PST) ClariNet-UPI Foreign forces discussed for Albania (Apr. 3, 0.01 PST) Associated Press Turk arrested for blaze in Germany that killed his wife and two children (Apr. 4, 15:42 EST) New York Times Turks Say Bonn Is Encouraging Racist Attacks (Apr. 5) Associated Press Turkey conservative leader dies (Apr. 4, 22:30 EST) CNN Albania appeals for more police to help restore order (Apr. 4, 19:40 EST) Reuters Political Rifts Add to Albania Lawlessness (Apr. 4, 16:45 EST) Associated Press Rebels tell Italians they're welcome as troops prepare to deploy (Apr. 4, 16:25 EST) Associated Press Ethnic Albanians head to U.S. for Kosovo talks despite Serb boycott (Apr. 4, 18:15 EST) Reuters Turkey's ``Grey Wolf'' rightist leader dies ( Fri 4 Apr 18:11 EST) Sunday, 6 April 1997Associated Press Albania: Political tensions high after grenade attack (Apr. 6, 17:05 EST)CNN 6 people die in violent southern Albania (Apr. 6, 12:11 EST) Reuters Albania Probes Ambush on Premier, Vows Trial ( Sun 6 Apr 4:46 EST) ClariNet-Reuters Democratic donor boasts of Clinton ties in Turkey (Apr. 5, 4:21 PST) New York Times Cloud of Suspicion Surrounds Turkey's Ex-Prime Minister (Apr. 6) Associated Press Gunmen stop premier from reaching troubled north (Apr. 5, 19:05 EST) The Daily Telegraph Turks wage war on the Ottoman vice (Apr. 6) Reuters FEATURE-Derelict Cyprus village seeks new lease of life ( Sat 5 Apr 20:18 EST) Monday, 7 April 1997Reuters Albania wants foreign troop deployment speeded up ( Mon 7 Apr 10:54 EST)CNN Albania concerned over pace of Italian-led force (Apr. 7, 12:04 EST) Reuters Greek minister dismisses Turkey's NATO veto threat ( Mon 7 Apr 7:02 EST) Washington Post Italy's Key Peacekeeping Role in Albania Raises Concerns at Home (Apr. 7) The Chicago Tribune Hungary Taking The High Road In Bid To Join NATO (Apr. 6) Boston Globe Greeks mark turning point: Parade salutes independence day (Apr. 7) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - April 7 ( Sun 6 Apr 22:38 EST) The Christian Science Monitor All Eyes on Italy as It Leads Troops Into Albania (Apr. 7) The Daily Telegraph Six killed in Albania as looters hit depots (Apr. 7) The Irish Times Authorities vow to seek out ambushers of PM (Apr. 7) The Irish Times Condemnation of French move to block motion (Apr. 7) The Irish Times Ministers try to break deadlock on merger (Apr. 7) Tuesday, 8 April 1997Associated Press Annan Proposes Halting Cut in U.N. Macedonia Force (Apr. 8, 14:20 EST)Reuters Turkish MPs pay homage to late ``Grey Wolf'' leader ( Tue 8 Apr 2:16 EST) Reuters Turkey buries nationalist ``bad boy'' with honours ( Tue 8 Apr 8:19 EST) Reuters Turkish honours nationalist ``bad boy'' at funeral ( Tue 8 Apr 5:49 EST) Reuters Cyprus president appoints new cabinet ( Tue 8 Apr 7:21 EST) Reuters Cyprus cabinet to be reshuffled ( Tue 8 Apr 4:21 EST) Reuters Turkish MPs pay homage to late ``Grey Wolf'' leader ( Tue 8 Apr 2:16 EST) Reuters Crowds gather for Turkish ``Grey Wolf'' funeral ( Mon 7 Apr 23:45 EST) Reuters Cyprus ministers resign, reshuffle announced ( Tue 8 Apr 1:59 EST) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - April 8 ( Mon 7 Apr 22:58 EST) Reuters Soccer-Olympiakos set for first championship in 10 years ( Mon 7 Apr 3:50 EST) Reuters Soccer-Cyprus weekend soccer results/standings ( Mon 7 Apr 1:23 EST) Reuters Soccer-Greek first division results/standings ( Sun 6 Apr 13:21 EST) Reuters Weightlifting-European Union championship results ( Sun 6 Apr 7:17 EST) The New York Times Turkish Commission Seeks Trial of Two Lawmakers [Death Squads, Drugs] (Apr. 8) The Irish Times Smaller EU states challenge change in voting rights (Apr. 8) Associated Press A house divided: Papandreou clan in property clash (Apr. 7, 14:50 EST) Associated Press Albania's opposition rejects call for talks on new constitution (Apr. 7, 17:00 EST) Associated Press Old feuds being settled amid Albania's general bloodshed (Apr. 7, 15:00 EST) The Washington Post Albania, Near Anarchy, Awaits Peace Force (Apr. 8) The Jerusalem Post Turkey's Erbakan to meet Levy (Apr. 8) Reuters Albania Wants Troop Deployment Speeded Up ( Mon 7 Apr 14:09 EST) Wednesday, 9 April 1997Associated Press Italian parliament approves Albania mission (Apr. 9, 14:50 EST)Associated Press Italian government's survival at stake in vote (Apr. 9, 8:35 EST) The Washington Post Albania on the Brink (Apr. 9) Reuters UN chief meets Denktash to bridge Cyprus gap ( Wed 9 Apr 14:16 EST) Reuters Greece wants experts to discuss spats with Turkey ( Wed 9 Apr 12:02 EST) Reuters Turkey's Erbakan to go on pilgrimage to Mecca ( Wed 9 Apr 11:20 EST) CNN Italian government could fall on Albanian aid vote (Apr. 9, 8:33 EST) Reuters Turk rights group says abuses continue despite law ( Wed 9 Apr 6:25 EST) Reuters New Cyprus cabinet sworn in after reshuffle ( Wed 9 Apr 0:49 EST) The Times Prodi faces defeat over Italian force for Albania (Apr. 9) The Irish Times Prodi government challenged on mission (Apr. 9) The Irish Times Harsh words and tears in response to refugee crisis (Apr. 9) The New York Times Italian Coalition Faces Revolt on Plan to Send Troops to Albania (Apr. 9) ClariNet-Reuters Greek troops to deploy in Albania's port of Vlore (Apr. 8, 6:16 PST) ClariNet-Reuters EIB warns Greece against Olympics-generated debts (Apr. 8, 11:31 PST) ClariNet-UPI Israeli FM arrives in Turkey for talks (Apr. 8, 12:31 PST) ClariNet-AFP Turkey's Erbakan urges Israel to withdraw from occupied lands (Apr. 8, 12:22 PST) ClariNet-Reuters Turkish minister orders crackdown on Islamists (Apr. 8, 10:03 PST) ClariNet-UPI Turkey awaits Israel's Levy (Apr. 7, 9:46 PST) ClariNet-Reuters Turkish general says army not interested in power (Apr. 7, 3:24 PST) ClariNet-Reuters Turkish PM to rebuff visiting Israeli minister (Apr. 7, 3:11 PST) Associated Press Albania protests to Italy over controversial statement (Apr. 8, 17:35 EST) CNN Former U.S. diplomat mediates on Kosovo (Apr. 8, 23:30 EST) CNN Italy's Senate OKs Albanian mission (Apr. 8, 17:50 EST) Associated Press Turkey's Islamic leader criticizes Israel in front of Israeli guest (Apr. 8, 17:50 EST) Associated Press Mideast specialist seen as choice for Turkey ambassadorship (Apr. 8, 14:50 EST) Thursday, 10 April 1997Associated Press French say disarming bands in Albania not a mission but an option (Apr. 10, 8:30 EST)Reuters Italian Govt Weakened but Expected to Win Vote (Apr. 10, 11:20 EST) CNN Italy's Prodi faces confidence votes (Apr. 10, 10:05 EST) Reuters Cyprus has good tourism prospects in 97-officials ( Thu 10 Apr 6:34 EST) Reuters TVX Gold Inc. - Greek Projects Update ( Thu 10 Apr 9:49 EST) New York Times Advertising: Ethnic Marketing of 'Byzantium' Exhibit (Apr. 10) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - April 10 ( Wed 9 Apr 23:24 EST) Reuters Eleven dead from high-grade heroin in Greece ( Thu 10 Apr 1:49 EST) Reuters Cyprus airline catering staff strike over TV ban ( Wed 9 Apr 23:45 EST) ClariNet-Reuters Athens bourse to launch derivatives in '97-Pres (Apr. 9, 6:44 PST) The Irish Times Italian parliament backs Prodi on Albanian mission (Apr. 10) The Electronic Telegraph Deal saves Italian government from defeat on Albania (Apr. 10) The New York Times Italians Vote to Send Force Into Albania (Apr. 10) The Times Kohl and Chirac back timetable for euro (Apr. 10) The Times Nato deal paves way for French re-entry (Apr. 10) The Irish Times Israeli PM accuses EU of siding with Arabs (Apr. 10) CNN Fractious Italian politics delay Albanian mission (Apr. 9, 20:21 EST) Friday, 11 April 1997CNN German court ruling sparks Iranian protests (Apr. 11, 17:41 EST)The Irish Times Ambassador withdrawn from Iran after verdict (Apr. 11) The Irish Times Iran and Europe (Apr. 11) The Irish Times Tehran ordered Berlin assassination, says court (Apr. 11) The Irish Times German 'dialogue' with Iran at an end (Apr. 11) The Daily Telegraph EU isolates Iran after murder trial indicts leaders (apr. 11) The Times EU recalls envoys to Iran after German court verdict (Apr. 11) Reuters European oil trade on alert over Iran-EU row ( Fri 11 Apr 10:55 EST) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - April 11 ( Thu 10 Apr 22:59 EST) CNN Italian troops arrive on historic Albanian mission (Apr. 11, 11:40 EST) The Chicago Tribune Leadership of Albanian Force OKd (Apr. 10) Reuters Greenpeace activists acquitted over Greek protest ( Fri 11 Apr 9:18 EST) Reuters Turkey's Erbakan approves setting up rights body ( Fri 11 Apr 8:56 EST) Reuters First Troops Arrive in Albania ( Fri 11 Apr 9:30 EST) The Irish Times Issue that's all Greek to the outsider (Apr. 11) Reuters Troops Arrive in Albania to Restore Order (Apr. 11, 11:10 EST) Associated Press Italian paratroopers land in Albania (Apr. 11, 7:25 EST) Associated Press Albania prepares to welcome foreign troops, aid (Apr. 11, 15:55 EST) CNN Multinational advance team reaches Albania (Apr. 10, 18:20 EST) CNN Italy's Prodi faces confidence votes (Apr. 10, 10:05 EST) CNN Senate gives Italian premier vote of confidence (Apr. 10, 19:02 EST) Reuters Prospect of Cyprus talks improving, says UN envoy ( Fri 11 Apr 5:25 EST) Reuters Turks aim $31-billion defence plan at local makers ( Fri 11 Apr 6:30 EST) Saturday, 12 April 1997Associated Press Iran says millions to attend anti-German rally (Apr. 12, 14:44 EST)Associated Press Exiled "king" returns to poor country gripped by violence (Apr. 12, 17:05 EST) Reuters Albania's Exiled King Returns to Chaos (Apr. 12, 9:05 EST) Associated Press Prodi survives confidence vote in Chamber of Deputies (Apr. 12, 7:35 EST) Associated Press US envoy calls for restoration of human rights in Kosovo (Apr. 12, 17:25 EST) CNN Italy's Prodi wins confidence test; doubts linger (Apr. 12, 12:12 EST) Reuters Greece vows to block Turkey's acceptance to EU ( Sat 12 Apr 5:19 EST) Reuters Turkey's mothers demand word of the missing ( Sat 12 Apr 6:16 EST) ClariNet-Reuters Israel and Turkish Islamists agree to disagree (Apr. 9, 12:23 PST) ClariNet-Reuters Turk minister: ``artificial'' crisis hits economy (Apr. 9, 9:11 PST) ClariNet-UPI Israeli minister pleased by Turkey visit (Apr. 9, 8:41 PST) Reuters U.N. Cyprus envoy said not seeking reappointment ( Fri 11 Apr 16:02 EST) Reuters Cyprus Amax Minerals Company Modifies Rights Plan ( Fri 11 Apr 14:59 EST) The Irish Times International advance party lands in Albania (Apr. 12) The Times Aid force sails to Albania (Apr. 12) The New York Times As West Shuns Iran, Russia Pulls Closer (Apr. 12) Associated Press Foreign troops bring prospect of stability to chaotic Albania (Apr. 11, 22:05 EST) Associated Press Italian Advance Guard Arrives in Albania (Apr. 11, 16:40 EST) Sunday, 13 April 1997Associated Press Hundreds march in Turkey to protest alleged state-run gangs (Apr. 13, 12:55 EST)Associated Press More than 100,000 march on German Embassy in Tehran (Apr. 13, 12:10 EST) Reuters Iranians Demonstrate Against Germany (Apr. 13, 11:05 EST) Reuters Italy Promises 'New Dawn' for Albania (Apr. 13, 12:50 EST) Associated Press Italian Premier visits southern Albanian rebels (Apr. 13, 16:55 EST) CNN Iran recalls EU ambassadors over German court ruling (Apr. 13, 13:35 EST) The Chicago Tribune EU Recalls Tehran Envoys; Iranian Mobs Pelt Embassy (Apr. 12) Reuters Christians and Moslems in holy row in Jerusalem ( Sun 13 Apr 3:48 EST) Reuters Basketball-Panathinaikos dismiss Serbian coach ( Sun 13 Apr 10:03 EST) ClariNet-UPI Turk deputy premier vows reforms (Apr. 10, 14:03 PST) ClariNet-Reuters Turk petrochemical, oil workers block shipments (Apr. 10, 8:33 PST) ClariNet-Reuters Turkish public workers step up industrial action (Apr. 10, 11:12 PST) The New York Times Israel and Turkey: A Mideast Friendship (Apr. 13) The Daily Telegraph Warring Albania welcomes back royal pretender (Apr. 13) Reuters King returns, says monarchy could unify Albania (Apr. 12, 22:38 EST) The Jerusalem Post Wakf breaks into Greek Patriarchate, claims two rooms (Apr. 13) Associated Press Iran says millions to attend anti-German rally (Apr. 12, 20:29 EST) Monday, 14 April 1997ClariNet-Reuters Turkey to study German court verdict on Iran (Apr. 14, 7:31 PST)ClariNet-UPI Turkey's Iran policy stays unchanged (Apr. 14, 10:22 PST) CNN Record entry for world championships (Apr. 14, 11:12 EST) Reuters British bases in Cyprus up security after protest ( Mon 14 Apr 14:47 EST) Reuters Annan accepts resignation of U.N. Cyprus envoy ( Mon 14 Apr 14:00 EST) Reuters Conference call - TVX Gold Inc. Greek projects update ( Mon 14 Apr 9:54 EST) Reuters TVX Gold Inc. - Further Update on Skouries Project ( Mon 14 Apr 10:11 EST) Reuters U.N. envoy to quit Cyprus mediation post ( Mon 14 Apr 8:39 EST) Reuters Turkey's Erbakan leaves for 24th haj pilgrimage ( Mon 14 Apr 7:51 EST) Reuters Athletics-McColgan to run 10,000 metres in Athens ( Mon 14 Apr 6:41 EST) Reuters Athletics-Record entry for world championships ( Mon 14 Apr 7:46 EST) Associated Press Iranian students clash with troop outside German Embassy (Apr. 14, 9:15 EST) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - April 14 ( Sun 13 Apr 22:36 EST) Reuters Soccer-Cypriot first division results/standings ( Mon 14 Apr 0:19 EST) The Daily Telegraph Albanians' welcome for Prodi allays Italian fears (Apr. 14) The Times Prodi gets rapturous welcome in Albania (Apr. 14) ClariNet-Reuters Prisoners near death in Turkish hunger strike (Apr. 11, 9:24 PST) ClariNet-UPI Turkey to spend $31 billion on defense (Apr. 11, 8:33 PST) ClariNet-Reuters Turk public sector unions reach wage agreement (Apr. 13, 10:20 PST) CNN Italian leader promises Albanians help is coming (Apr. 13, 20:57 EST) Tuesday, 15 April 1997Associated Press Arafat-Levy talks fall through at EU meeting (Apr. 15, 14:51 EST)Associated Press EU-Mediterranean meeting gives Israel, Palestinians chance to talk peace (Apr. 15, 7:13 EST) Reuters Multinational Security Force Lands in Albania (Apr. 15, 9:20 EST) Reuters Foreign Troops Begin Arriving in Albania (Apr. 15, 11:15 EST) CNN French, Italian troops lead mission to Albania (Apr. 15, 13:47 EST) ClariNet-Reuters Turkey's Ciller backs anti-Islamist crackdown (Apr. 15, 3:04 PST) ClariNet-Reuters Turkish marines to leave for Albania next week (Apr. 15, 6:11 PST) CNN Multinational security force reaches Albania (Apr. 15, 10:50 EST) The Boston Globe Influence of Islam dampened in Turkey (Apr. 15) Reuters Cyprus president condemns violence at British base ( Tue 15 Apr 9:00 EST) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - April 15 ( Mon 14 Apr 23:08 EST) Reuters Greece interested to invest in Bulgaria ( Tue 15 Apr 7:31 EST) Reuters Cyprus president condemns protest at British base ( Tue 15 Apr 5:22 EST) Reuters Italian-Led Force Steams Toward Albania ( Tue 15 Apr 2:31 EST) Reuters British seal off their Cyprus base after protest ( Mon 14 Apr 23:03 EST) The Washington Post First the Peacekeepers, Then Food for Albania (Apr. 15) CNN International relief force to arrive Tuesday in Albania (Apr. 14, 19:48 EST) The Times Cypriots storm British base (Apr. 15) The Irish Times Distrust and confusion precede UN troops (Apr. 15) The Times Peace force gathers in Albania (Apr. 15) Reuters Frayed Albanian Army Begins Battle to Reorganize (Apr. 14, 12:51 EST) Associated Press Befriending locals and sampling brandies, French open Albanian mission (Apr. 14, 16:22 EST) Associated Press Turkey's Islamic government moves to deflate Islamic trend (Apr. 14, 15:16 EST) ClariNet-UPI Turkish pilgrimage raises eyebrows (Apr. 14, 9:12 PST) ClariNet-Reuters U.S. criticizes Greece over Iran (Apr. 14, 17:51 PST) The Irish Times Iran defiant towards EU anti-terrorism campaign (Apr. 15) The Daily Telegraph EU and US damp down dispute over anti-Cuba law (Apr. 15) Der Spiegel Fünfte Kolonne des Islam [In German] (Apr. 12) Wednesday, 16 April 1997Reuters Soccer-AEK retain Greek Cup after penalty shoot-out ( Wed 16 Apr 14:31 EST)CNN Greek troops land in distressed Albania (Apr. 16, 16:13 EST) Washington Post With Mission Left Vague, First European Peacekeepers Arrive in Albania(Apr.16) Reuters Humanitarian Aid Arrives in Albania (Apr. 16, 8:26 EST) Associated Press Khamenei: Germany must pay high price for court ruling (Apr. 16, 12:24 EST) ClariNet-Reuters Papandreou feud turning into court-room drama (Apr. 16, 11:41 PST) Associated Press Icons in vogue on Mediterranean holiday island (Apr. 16, 1:08 EST) Reuters EU says breakthrough made on Greek/Turkish dispute ( Wed 16 Apr 9:50 EST) Reuters Europe sees Arafat-Levy meeting as Mideast breakthrough ( Wed 16 Apr 12:00 EST) Reuters American Tests Positive for Banned Substance ( Wed 16 Apr 9:10 EST) ClariNet-Reuters Ministers urge speeding up of Euro-Med spending (Apr. 16, 9:34 PST) Reuters Cyprus bourse to allow offshore listings ( Wed 16 Apr 8:08 EST) Reuters Makeshift bombs damage army trucks in Greece ( Wed 16 Apr 1:03 EST) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - April 16 ( Tue 15 Apr 22:47 EST) Reuters Amnesty urges Turkey to accept Iran, Iraq refugees ( Wed 16 Apr 6:20 EST) Reuters Basketball-Olympiakos' Gray tests positive for ephedrine ( Wed 16 Apr 3:52 EST) The Times Troops run media gauntlet to take Albanian beaches (Apr. 16) Associated Press Aid operation swings into action as French troops land (Apr. 15, 11:45 EST) The Daily Telegraph 1,000 troops land in Albania on aid protection task (Apr. 16) The New York Times First Troops in Peace Force Arrive in Albania (Apr. 16) The New York Times Turks Fight Gold Mine, Saying Prospect Is Poison (Apr. 16) The Irish Times Italian-led force arrives on Albanian soil (Apr. 16) Reuters Worldwide Makes First International Acquisition Buying Athens Stock ( Tue 15 Apr 8:58 EST) Thursday, 17 April 1997Reuters Greeks, Turks sing to full house in Cyprus concert ( Thu 17 Apr 12:26 EST)Associated Press Turkish human rights activist detained, office raided by police (Apr. 17, 13:05 EST) Associated Press Turkish military boasts of secular defense (Apr. 17, 14:20 EST) Associated Press Albania's president increasingly isolated as elections approach (Apr. 17, 15:00 EST) Associated Press Albania's needy get food and medicine before soldiers arrive (Apr. 17, 9:00 EST) Reuters Gunmen Run Amok in Albanian Hospital (Apr. 17, 11:20 EST) Reuters Greek PM holds meetings over talks with Turkey ( Thu 17 Apr 7:01 EST) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - April 17 ( Wed 16 Apr 22:57 EST) Associated Press Top international envoy to Albania cancels tour (Apr. 16, 18:17 EST) The Irish Times Food aid for Albania unloaded at Durres (Apr. 17) The Times Tirana is urged to negotiate with rebel South (Apr. 17) The Daily Telegraph Deal to exclude Italy and Spain from EMU denied (Apr. 17) Associated Press Nuggets say Rentzias not ready for NBA (Apr. 16, 19:20 EST) The Irish Times Will in cellar may cost widow her home (Apr. 17) Friday, 18 April 1997Associated Press Election date fixed, but Albania's uncertainties remain (Apr. 18, 3:40 EST)Reuters Albania's president increasingly isolated as elections approach (Apr. 17, 15:00 EST) The Irish Times Mediator says parties to hold early elections (Apr. 18) The Daily Telegraph Albanians to vote on restoring monarchy (Apr. 18) The Times Royal wanderer pledges to build a united Albania (Apr. 18) The Times Force from Italy given gunmen's welcome (Apr. 18) CNN Albanian parties agree to June 29 elections (Apr. 17, 23:00 EST) The Chicago Tribune "Ulysses' Gaze", A modern odyssey [Angelopoulos] (Apr. 18) ClariNet-Reuters IMF warns Turkey on weakness in public finances (Apr. 17, 8:01 PST) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - April 18 ( Thu 17 Apr 22:27 EST) Reuters Cyprus Will Use Sirius 2 for Transmission Of Greek Language Programming to ( Thu 17 Apr 11:54 EST) Saturday, 19 April 1997Reuters Greece's Simitis to visit Bonn for talks with Kohl ( Fri 18 Apr 6:15 EST)Reuters Soccer-Two Turkish clubs in next Champions' League ( Fri 18 Apr 5:11 EST) Reuters US Energy Dept Warns On Computer Program AOL4FREE ( Fri 18 Apr 11:40 EST) Reuters Turkish Cypriots make pilgrimage in divided Cyprus ( Sat 19 Apr 6:21 EST) Reuters Former Ecuador minister to help with Cyprus talks ( Fri 18 Apr 10:01 EST) Reuters Britain extends hold on Cypriot in bases clash ( Fri 18 Apr 5:03 EST) Reuters U.N. names ex-Afghanistan mediator to Cyprus post ( Fri 18 Apr 12:26 EST) Sunday, 20 April 1997The Chicago Tribune Intervention Force Stops Short of Rebel City (Apr. 20)The Washington Post With Premier in Mecca, Secularists Issue Plan to Rid Turkey of Radical Islam (Apr. 20) CNN Bulgaria government's honeymoon to be short-lived (Apr. 20, 12:16 EST) The Washington Post Reform Coalition Wins Bulgarian Parliament (Apr. 20) The Times Bulgarian voters look to keep Socialists in the cold (Apr. 19) The Sunday Times France feuds with Germany as Chirac moves to election (Apr. 20) The Times Greek troops give poetic Albanian rebels wide berth (Apr. 19) Washington Post For Leader of Ragtag Albanian Militia, Peace Force Means Downfall (Apr. 19) The Daily Telegraph Italians arrive to gangland welcome (Apr. 19) CNN Albanians collect U.N. food as troops watch (Apr. 19, 15:31 EST) The Daily Telegraph Iranian opposition Kurds deported from Turkey (Apr. 19) The Daily Telegraph Single currency on course, says EC (Apr. 20) Associated Press Election date fixed, but Albania's uncertainties remain (Apr. 18, 9:25 EST) Reuters Albania's Exiled King Back in Country (Apr. 18, 13:40 EST) Associated Press Cohen meets Macedonian defense minister (Apr. 18, 14:45 EST) Monday, 21 April 1997Reuters Greek president says Turkey endangers peace ( Mon 21 Apr 11:15 EST)Reuters Basketball-Olympiakos without suspended Gray ( Mon 21 Apr 12:26 EST) ClariNet-Reuters EU may clear ship aid in Germany, Greece, Spain (Apr.21, 11:52 PST) Reuters Greece sending troops and tanks to help in Albania aid mission (Apr. 21, 10:02 EST) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - April 21 ( Sun 20 Apr 22:21 EST) Reuters Soccer-Cyprus weekend soccer results/standings ( Mon 21 Apr 0:35 EST) The Irish Times Bulgarian leaders to face tough economic reforms (Apr. 21) The Times Bulgarians elect Right to oversee austerity (Apr. 21) The New York Times Foreign Troops Protect Albania, but From What? (Apr. 21) The Irish Times Cheers for pretender in birthplace of King Zog (Apr. 21) CNN Italian-led force in Albania grows to 4,000 (Apr. 20, 22:02 EST) The Times Albanians hail returning pretender (Apr. 21) The Washington Post Now Playing in Albania: `If I Were King' (Apr. 21) Reuters Basketball-European Final Four championship penpix ( Sun 20 Apr 17:22 EST) Tuesday, 22 April 1997Associated Press Europe's borders closed, illegal migrants turn to smugglers (Apr. 22, 10:51 EST)Associated Press International force in Albania two-thirds complete (Apr. 22, 11:05 EST) Associated Press Election date fixed, but Albania's uncertainties remain (Apr. 22, 11:05 EST) Reuters Albanian President Agrees to Vote on King (Apr. 22, 11:05 EST) Reuters Italian, Greek Troops Reach Albania's Vlore (Apr. 22, 11:05 EST) Associated Press European troops set up headquarters in city at heart of Albania's revolt (Apr. 22, 11:05 EST) Associated Press Italian navy ship runs aground, Vlora violence continues (Apr. 22, 11:05 EST) Reuters Italian, Greek Troops Reach Volatile Albanian Port (Apr. 22, 11:05 EST) Associated Press Red Cross delivers aid to heart of Albanian insurgency (Apr. 22, 11:05 EST) Reuters Greece may scrap gene-tomato research ( Tue 22 Apr 8:52 EST) Reuters NATO chiefs make little progress on commands ( Tue 22 Apr 10:08 EST) Reuters Basketball-Rivers leads Olympiakos to another final ( Tue 22 Apr 12:30 EST) Reuters Basketball-Semifinal results in Final Four championship ( Tue 22 Apr 11:15 EST) Reuters Greek military flights over Cyprus put on hold ( Tue 22 Apr 6:11 EST) Reuters Greek civil aviation staff postpone walkouts ( Tue 22 Apr 5:44 EST) Reuters NATO military chiefs wrestle with command posts ( Tue 22 Apr 4:51 EST) Reuters Soccer-Croatia squad for World Cup match vs Greece ( Tue 22 Apr 4:48 EST) Reuters Bank of Cyprus UK Licenses ARKSYS' EFT Software ( Tue 22 Apr 7:32 EST) The Irish Times Italian troops get warm welcome in Vlore (Apr. 22) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - April 22 ( Mon 21 Apr 23:14 EST) CNN Four clubs in search of European basketball title (Apr. 21, 11:00 EST) Wednesday, 23 April 1997Reuters Greece says no face-to-face meeting with Turks ( Wed 23 Apr 8:11 EST)Associated Press EU: All except Italy and Greece will meet currency target (Apr. 23, 7:30 EST) Associated Press Olympiakos, Barcelona in European title game (Apr. 23, 1:50 EST) Associated Press Italian navy ship runs aground, Vlora violence continues (Apr. 23, 12:05 EST) Reuters EU economic forecasts delayed ( Wed 23 Apr 2:15 EST) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - April 23 ( Tue 22 Apr 22:38 EST) Reuters Greek troops, tanks depart on Albania aid mission ( Mon 21 Apr 6:25 EST) Reuters Basketball-Olympiakos and Barcelona line up a classic ( Wed 23 Apr 3:43 EST) The Daily Telegraph Iran calls 14 envoys home from Europe (Apr. 23) The Daily Telegraph Italian peacekeeping ship runs aground (Apr. 23) The Times Italian expedition to pacify Albania runs aground off rebel-held port (Apr. 23) Thursday, 24 April 1997Reuters Basketball-Olympiakos the best in Europe ( Thu 24 Apr 14:47 EST)Reuters Basketball-Olympiakos lift European title at last ( Thu 24 Apr 14:27 EST) Reuters Basketball-Pen pictures of Olympiakos and Barcelona ( Wed 23 Apr 3:44 EST) Reuters Basketball-Greeks throw party to celebrate Euro title ( Thu 24 Apr 14:27 EST) Reuters Israeli PM to help resolve Christian-Moslem dispute ( Thu 24 Apr 9:43 EST) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - April 24 ( Wed 23 Apr 23:10 EST) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - April 23 ( Wed 23 Apr 3:53 EST) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - April 22 ( Tue 22 Apr 0:42 EST) Reuters Amnesty slams UN on China, Turkey, Algeria abuses ( Fri 18 Apr 7:05 EST) Reuters Turkey's political war of attrition reignites ( Thu 24 Apr 13:14 EST) Reuters Turkey's political war of attrition flares anew ( Thu 24 Apr 10:28 EST) Reuters Albania to reopen schools under heavy guard ( Thu 24 Apr 15:43 EST) Reuters Rebel Albanian city gives cool welcome to king ( Thu 24 Apr 6:08 EST) Reuters Italian military spurn contact with Albania rebels ( Wed 23 Apr 10:49 EST) Reuters Italy reels from stinging EMU slap ( Thu 24 Apr 3:43 EST) Reuters EU forecast could spur Italy to urgent action ( Thu 24 Apr 9:05 EST) Reuters All but Greece, Italy meeting EMU deficit test-EU ( Wed 23 Apr 2:55 EST) Reuters All but Greece, Italy meet EMU deficit test ( Wed 23 Apr 7:55 EST) Reuters Italy on the warpath over EMU forecasts ( Wed 23 Apr 7:51 EST) Reuters EU clears ship aid in Germany, Greece, Spain ( Thu 24 Apr 12:43 EST) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - April 24 ( Wed 23 Apr 23:20 EST) Reuters Basketball-Greek fervour surpasses NBA ( Wed 23 Apr 17:28 EST) Reuters Cyprus Amax Minerals Reports 1997 First Quarter Earnings of $57 Million, ( Thu 24 Apr 4:16 EST) Reuters Amax Gold First Quarter 1997 Results Reflect New Mines' Higher Production ( Thu 24 Apr 4:17 EST) Associated Press Ciller warns Turkish army to stay out of politics (Apr. 23, 13:45 EST) Associated Press Olympiakos, Barcelona seek first European title (Apr. 24, 2:10 EST) Associated Press Italy and Greece not expected to meet EU single currency criteria (Apr. 23, 15:20 EST) Reuters Italy Military Spurn Contact with Albania Rebels (Apr. 23, 16:50 EST) The Times Brussels sees only Italy and Greece missing euro goal (Apr. 24) The New York Times Albanians, Struggling to Survive, Sell Stolen Rifles (Apr. 24) CNN Multinational force won't meet with rebel council leaders (Apr. 23, 19:22 EST) Friday, 25 April 1997Reuters Dispute cancels Greek Cypriot Easter pilgrimage ( Fri 25 Apr 7:18 EST)Reuters Basketball-Third time lucky for Olympiakos ( Fri 25 Apr 0:45 EST) ClariNet-Reuters Easter pilgrimage cancelled for Greek Cypriots (Apr. 25, 5:47 PST) ClariNet-Reuters Kohl, Simitis say EMU rules must be fairly applied (Apr. 24, 9:01 PST) ClariNet-Reuters Turkey's Ciller chairs party meeting amid turmoil (Apr. 25, 5:07 PST) ClariNet-Reuters No plan for Ciller to quit coalition-Turk minister (Apr. 25, 3:55 PST) ClariNet-Reuters Political tensions batter wary Turkish shares (Apr. 24, 10:12 PST) The Irish Times Turkish composer formally charged (Apr. 24) The Irish Times Cross-border fraud booming, says report [in the EU] (Apr. 24) CNN Rivers takes Olympiakos to European club championship (Apr. 24, 20:40 EST) CNN Mother Teresa calls for peace in her homeland (Apr. 24, 22:28 EST) The New York Times Italy's Troops in Albania Are Treading on a Thin Welcome Mat (Apr. 25) Reuters Turkey's Ciller to pull out of government - paper ( Thu 24 Apr 23:14 EST) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - April 25 ( Thu 24 Apr 22:17 EST) Saturday, 26 April 1997Associated Press 15 arrested for Islamic play in Turkey (Apr. 25, 17:00 EST)The Daily Telegraph Islamist-led coalition in Turkey near to collapse (Apr. 26) ClariNet-Reuters Anti-Islamist army puts strain on Turkey coalition (Apr. 25, 11:51 EST) ClariNet-Reuters Turk business chiefs fear politics hurting economy (Apr. 25, 10:21 PST) ClariNet-Reuters Politics triggers volatility in Turkish markets (Apr. 25, 9:53 PST) ClariNet-Reuters Turkish military vows to stay out of politics (Apr. 25, 9:22 PST) ClariNet-Reuters Turkey prepares to draw up anti-inflation plan (Apr. 25, 9:22 PST) ClariNet-Reuters Turkey PM to meet coalition ally Ciller on Friday (Apr. 25, 6:37 PST) ClariNet-Reuters Schengen set start date for Austria, Italy, Greece (Apr. 25, 12:01 EST) The Times Macedonia shaken as banks fail (Apr. 26) Associated Press Albanian foreign minister says `worst is over' (Apr. 25, 17:55 EST) CNN Albanian food aid kept under armed guard (Apr. 25, 21:58 EST) Sunday, 27 April 1997The Daily Telegraph New olive branch at Cyprus green line (Apr. 27)The Washington Post Turkey Vows to Curb Islamic Activists (Apr. 27) CNN Defections hit Turkey's Islamist-led coalition (Apr. 26, 17:17 EST) Associated Press Turkish tanks cross into northern Iraq to target Kurdish rebel hideouts (Apr. 26, 7:25 EST) Associated Press 40,000 Kurds stage pro-independence rally in Germany (Apr. 26, 12:15 EST) Reuters Turkey government says Islamist curbs go ahead ( Sat 26 Apr 14:37 EST) Reuters Defections hit Turkey's Islamist-led coalition ( Sat 26 Apr 6:58 EST) Reuters Army push shakes Turkish pro-Islamist government ( Sat 26 Apr 15:31 EST) Reuters Turkey government to curb Islamists -NSC ( Sat 26 Apr 13:59 EST) Reuters Weakened Turkish coalition faces army ire ( Sat 26 Apr 9:34 EST) Reuters Turkey government says Islamist curbs go ahead (Sat 26 Apr 17:00 PST ClariNet-Reuters 45,000 march in Germany for end to Kurd conflict (Sat 26 Apr 12:40 PST) ClariNet-UPI Turk ministers resign, PM meets military (Sat 26 Apr 7:20 PST) ClariNet-Reuters Two Turkish ministers to quit in Islamist row (Sat 26 Apr 6:41 PST) ClariNet-Reuters Second Turkish minister to quit over Islamist row (Sat 26 Apr 6:11 PST) ClariNet-UPI Turk ministers resign, PM meets military (Sat 26 Apr 6:02 PST) ClariNet-Reuters (Sat 26 Apr PST) ClariNet-Reuters Turk coalition prepares for military meeting (Sat 26 Apr 4:56 PST) Monday, 28 April 1997The Times Turkey's rulers squeezed by military (Apr. 28)The Daily Telegraph Turkey's generals move on Islamists (Apr. 28) The Times Defiant Berisha condemns 'gangsters' ruling South (Apr. 28) The Daily Telegraph Greek oracle 'was high on methane' (Apr. 28) Reuters Greek Cypriot pilgrimage goes ahead despite ban ( Sun 27 Apr 4:44 EST) Reuters Greek troops celebrate Orthodox Easter in Albania ( Sun 27 Apr 5:04 EST) ClariNet-UPI Turkish PM bows to pressure (Apr. 27, 8:50 PST) Reuters Military rattles Turkey's pro-Islamist coalition ( Sun 27 Apr 1:30 EST) Reuters Turkey's generals sap Islamist coalition ( Sun 27 Apr 4:58 EST) Reuters Turkey's Islamists buy time in army dispute ( Sun 27 Apr 6:09 EST) Tuesday, 29 April 1997CNN Black Sea countries consider creating trading bloc (Apr. 29, 00:00 EDT)Associated Press EU in effort to repair Iran ties, ignoring appeals from U.S. (Apr. 29, 18:03 EDT) Reuters Greece keeps block on EU aid to Turkey ( Tue 29 Apr 10:03 EST) Reuters Greece keeps block on EU financial aid to Turkey ( Tue 29 Apr 10:05 EST) Reuters Greece has consistently blocked the aid, citing Ankara's ( Tue 29 Apr 10:03 EST) Reuters Greek veto overshadows EU meeting with Turkey ( Tue 29 Apr 14:26 EST) Reuters Albanian king would work for ethnic unification ( Tue 29 Apr 12:03 EST) Reuters Troops in Albania say authorised to stop attacks ( Tue 29 Apr 11:28 EST) Reuters Albania seeks help from Black Sea countries ( Tue 29 Apr 10:02 EST) Reuters Black Sea forum plans six cooperation projects ( Tue 29 Apr 9:59 EST) Reuters Soccer-Greece aim to end Croatia's World Cup hopes ( Tue 29 Apr 10:01 EST) Reuters Soccer-Greece beats Croatia 2-0 in U-21 european qualifier ( Tue 29 Apr 10:05 EST) Reuters Soccer-Croatia reshuffle defence ahead of Greece tie ( Tue 29 Apr 10:01 EST) Reuters Soccer-Leading contenders closing in on France '98 places ( Mon 28 Apr 6:49 EST) Reuters Cyprus to protest against pilgrimage cancellation ( Mon 28 Apr 12:17 EST) Reuters Annan hopes for three rounds of summer Cyprus talks ( Tue 29 Apr 11:32 EST) Reuters EU to tell China not to threaten its members ( Tue 29 Apr 12:34 EST) Reuters EU ministers meet on Iran, Turkey ( Tue 29 Apr 9:59 EST) CNN Orthodox Christian leader opens Easter ceremony (Apr. 27, 15:30 EST) ClariNet-Reuters Greece christens child of Cypriot killed in clash (Apr. 28, 12:22 PST) ClariNet-Reuters Black Sea heads seek cooperation to end conflict (Apr. 28, 14:22 PST) ClariNet-UPI Black Sea conference opens in Turkey (Apr. 28, 10:43 PST) ClariNet-Reuters Turkey, Gazprom sign $13.5 billion natural gas deal (Apr. 28, 8:53 PST) ClariNet-Reuters Turkish army unhappy at Erbakan stalling - press (Apr. 28, 2:50 PST) ClariNet-Reuters Turk court fines publisher for Armenia book (Apr. 28, 11:22 PST) ClariNet-Reuters Greece seen unblocking EU funds for Turkey (Apr. 28, 11:01 PST) ClariNet-Reuters Ciller remarks fail to satisfy Turkish investors (Apr. 28, 10:12 PST) ClariNet-Reuters Turkey's Ciller says coalition to continue (Apr. 28, 6:45 PST) ClariNet-Reuters Turkish police raid Islamic centres in crackdown (Apr. 28, 4:24 PST) ClariNet-Reuters Campaign waged against Turkey's religious activism (Apr. 28, 12:12 PST) CNN Turkish government still standing despite resignations (Apr. 27, 9:36 EST) The Washington Post Germany Begins to Accept Changing Ethnic Makeup (Apr. 28) The Christian Science Monitor Why UN Quit as Fireman To the World's Hot Spots [Albania, FYROM] (Apr. 29) Wednesday, 30 April 1997Reuters Soccer-Greece lose top spot after defeat by Croatia ( Wed 30 Apr 13:46 EST)Reuters Soccer-Croatia beat Greece 1-0 in World Cup qualifier ( Wed 30 Apr 13:05 EST) Reuters Soccer-Teams for Greece v Croatia World Cup qualifier ( Wed 30 Apr 11:42 EST) Reuters Soccer-Suker goal puts Croatia back in World Cup race ( Wed 30 Apr 14:31 EST) CNN Explosion at Albanian weapons depot kills 20 (Apr. 30, 9:17 EDT) ClariNet-Reuters Greece agrees to speed up telecoms liberalisation (Apr. 30, 8:41 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Turkish Islamist sect members jailed for 3 years (Apr. 30, 9:22 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Turk Islamist sect members in anti-secular trial (Apr. 30, 6:57 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Istanbul plans tight security for May Day protests (Apr. 30, 6:39 PDT) ClariNet-UPI Turkish defense minister visits Israel (Apr. 30, 4:25 PDT) ClariNet-UPI Turks pleased by positive Greek signals (Apr. 29, 10:32 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Political turmoil undermines Turkish stock market (Apr. 29, 10:02 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Turkey's Erbakan admits budget in trouble (Apr. 29, 8:08 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Turkish Islamist PM says ready for new electionse (Apr. 29, 6:29 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Turkish brokers keep calm despite Erbakan's words (Apr. 29, 6:17 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Turk Islamist PM says no alternative to his rule (Apr. 29, 5:24 PDT) Reuters Turkish, Greek foreign ministers hold talks ( Wed 30 Apr 7:17 EST) Reuters Greek minister says to work with Turks on ties ( Wed 30 Apr 8:32 EST) Reuters Greek foreign minister to visit Turkey for meeting ( Wed 30 Apr 2:09 EST) Reuters Turkish army says Islamists now enemy number one ( Wed 30 Apr 6:00 EST) Reuters Turk opposition leave anti-Islamist fight to army ( Wed 30 Apr 9:08 EST) Reuters Turkish police seize 48 kg of heroin ( Wed 30 Apr 6:10 EST) Reuters Italy's ambassador back in Tehran - embassy ( Wed 30 Apr 3:12 EST) Reuters Iran delays return of German, Danish envoys ( Wed 30 Apr 7:17 EST) Reuters Iran says German envoy not welcome for now ( Wed 30 Apr 2:00 EST) Reuters Soccer-Israel beat Cyprus 4-3 in under-21 European qualifier ( Wed 30 Apr 8:00 EST) Reuters Turkey's Ciller heralds Black Sea free trade plan ( Wed 30 Apr 9:26 EST) Reuters Turkey's Ciller opens Black Sea region talks ( Wed 30 Apr 6:09 EST) Reuters Jerusalem property dispute unresolved ( Wed 30 Apr 7:49 EST) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - April 30 ( Wed 30 Apr 0:03 EST) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - April 30 ( Tue 29 Apr 23:27 EST) The Irish Times Erbakan heads for clash with army (Apr. 30) Reuters EU signs cooperation deal with Macedonia ( Tue 29 Apr 16:24 EST) Reuters Turkey Army Piles Pressure on Islamist Erbakan ( Tue 29 Apr 13:53 EST) Reuters Turkey's PM: Army No Threat to Democracy ( Tue 29 Apr 10:03 EST) Reuters Turk army warns Islamists in ``life or death'' fight ( Tue 29 Apr 9:59 EST) Reuters Turkey's Erbakan meets military chief ( Tue 29 Apr 10:02 EST) Reuters Turkey's armed forces, traditional defenders of the ( Tue 29 Apr 10:00 EST) Reuters Five nabbed selling fake masterpieces in Germany ( Tue 29 Apr 15:55 EST) Reuters Albania situation said improved since troops arrived ( Tue 29 Apr 14:25 EST) |