Tuesday, August 02, 2005

Mikis Theodorakis blames turkish army for trans-aegean tension

"Mikis Theodorakis Blames Turkish Army for Trans-Aegean Tension

HANIA, Crete (dpa) — Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis blamed the Turkish military Sunday [July 31] for the ongoing tension between Athens and Ankara and insists it is sabotaging efforts for reapproachment between the traditional foes.

Mikis Theodorakis (photo by Guy Wagner) 'Important steps are being taken on the part of both governments ... the problem lays in the Turkish army,' Theodorakis said on the sidelines of his 80th birthday celebrations on the southern Mediterranean island of Crete."

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