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Five men, freed...
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EDITORIAL |
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Moderation lost
Ever since Greece decided to bid for the 2004 Olympic Games, Kathimerini has expressed its reservations. The newspaper did not hesitate to reiterate its concerns even on the day the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that Athens had won the bid, in the face of a wave of enthusiasm that swept over any objection. However, our stance has not been exclusively guided by our past reservations. Regardless of any grievances, every Greek wholeheartedly wishes to see the Games succeed. |
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COMMENTARY |
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Turkey’s bargaining
Turkey's persistence in trying to bargain over the implementation of a European Human Rights Court ruling in the Loizidou case is a clear indication of the way the country handles its relations with Europe. This includes the Cyprus issue, which although not part of the Copenhagen criteria is politically a «serious obstacle» to Turkey's ambitions to join Europe.
The European Union's annual report confirmed what was already evident from statements by EU officials: EU members did not want to inherit the Cyprus issue, hence their reservations over the island's membership. However, now that accession is a fact, it is in their own interest to resolve the problem. The message was sent but Turkey refuses to listen, which shows how hard it is for it comprehend European affairs and how entrenched it is in its own stereotypes. |
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