Greek Press

THARROS: “The Cypriot people have been vindicated”. The Justice and Public Order Minister Doros Theodorou stated that the Annan plan was not a product of negotiation or compromise but a plan that aimed to achieve the interests of third countries, the United States, Great Britain and Turkey.

POLITIS: “The Attorney-general’s answer is urgent”. The police is waiting for the Attorney General Solon Nikitas to outline the next steps in handling the Matsakis case. There is optimism in the police leadership that the enormous amount of evidence that has been collected will be positively evaluated by Nikitas so that the case for the removal of the deputy’s diplomatic immunity can proceed to the Higher Court.

HARAVGI: “Yes, they lifted it”. The left-wing daily was crowing about the Greek victory in the Euro 2004 final. ‘Greece is the European champion. Yes, it’s not a lie. The dream has come true. The Greek team has written a golden page in their history. They beat host Portugal 1-0 and has reached the top of Europe. The Archangelos Charisteas did what he knows best. He sent the ball into the net with his golden forehead and sent all Greeks to the seventh heaven. Millions of Greeks are still in the streets celebrating this huge success.’

ALITHIA: “The end of the year is a hot period for the Cyprus problem”. The period until the end of December will be a critical one for the Cyprus problem – as important as the period running up to the referendum, said the former president of Cyprus, Glafcos Clerides. In an interview he gave to Alithia, Mr Clerides, referring to the national issue, expressed the opinion that “the time given to us by foreign parties runs out at the end of 2004”.

PHILELEFTHEROS: “Unbelievable but true”. Greece won the European Championship last night. Reversing all the forecasts, Greece beat Portugal for the second time in the tournament, this time in the final. It was the 57th minute of the match when Greece won a corner. Angelos Bassinas executed it. His kick was right in the heart of the Portuguese defence. Angelos Charisteas was faster. He jumped higher and nailed the ball to the net with his forehead, creating a delirious enthusiasm for all Greeks everywhere.

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