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• 13 November, 2008
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• 11 August, 2008
  Call for Peace in Georgia from Ancient Olympia
  
• 09 August, 2008
  2008 Beijing Olympic Games opening ceremony spectacular
  
• 08 August, 2008
  Premier Karamanlis issues message on Olympic Games
  
• 08 August, 2008
  FM Bakoyannis visits Beijing press centre; responds to FYROM query
  
• 05 August, 2008
  Culture minister meets Chinese counterpart in Beijing
  
• 04 August, 2008
  Culture Minister Liapis inaugurates International Olympic Truce exhibition
  
• 25 June, 2008
  Boosting Greece-China economic relations the main thrust of President's talks in China
  
• 01 April, 2008
  Olympic Flame arrives in Beijing
  
• 31 March, 2008
  Olympic Flame handed to Beijing
  
• 29 March, 2008
  City of Athens to carry Beijing's Olympic flame on Saturday
  
• 29 March, 2008
  Chinese company requests Greece’s assistance for broadcast of Olympic Games
  
• 25 March, 2008
  Olympic Flame begins journey for Beijing Games
  
• 25 March, 2008
  Prime minister's address
  
• 25 March, 2008
  Four arrested during Olympic Flame ceremony
  
• 24 March, 2008
  Olympic flame lighting ceremony on Monday
  
• 14 March, 2008
  First Olympic Torchbearer for 2008 Games a martial arts athlete
  
• 20 February, 2008
  Two Greeks in 'Olympia to Beijing' bike ride
  
• 15 February, 2008
  President Papoulias attends signing of Special Olympics memorandum
  
• 25 January, 2008
  Athens airport offering know-how to Beijing in light of 2008 Olympic Games
  
• 06 December, 2007
  Athens to become UNESCO ‘Observatory for Women, Sport’
  
• 20 November, 2007
  Athens short-listed as host-city for 1st Youth Olympics
  
• 29 October, 2007
  Greece to host 2013 Mediterranean Games
  
• 26 October, 2007
  Olympia will be ready for Olympic Torch lighting, minister says
  
• 18 October, 2007
  Greece beats Turkey 1-0 away in Euro 2008 qualifying
  
• 17 September, 2007
  Greece loses to Lithuania 78-69 in Eurobasket third-place game
  
• 27 August, 2007
  Wildfire stopped at ancient Olympia's perimeter
  
• 23 June, 2007
  Olympic Properties signs 30-year lease contract for beach volley facilities
  
• 23 June, 2007
  Deputy culture minister for sport holds talks with Shanghai mayor
  
• 07 June, 2007
  Greece beats Moldova 2-1 in European Championship qualifying match
  
• 24 May, 2007
  AC Milan wins Champions League in Athens
  
• 23 May, 2007
  Brazilian soccer star Kaka dedicates participation in Athens Champions League final to cause of global hunger
  
• 21 May, 2007
  IOC president, Voulgarakis open forum on Olympic Truce
  
• 07 May, 2007
  Panathinaikos wins Euroleague Basketball Final Four 2007 championship
  
• 27 April, 2007
  Beijing unveils route for Olympic Torch relay
  
• 16 April, 2007
  Orfanos discusses Grand Prix course during Bahrain visit
  
• 12 April, 2007
  Hellenic state gains 1.49 billion euros from five former Olympic facilities
  
• 07 February, 2007
  Deputy Culture Minister Orfanos attends UNESCO meeting in Paris on anti-doping
  
• 24 January, 2007
  Deputy Culture Minister Orfanos meets 2011 World Special Olympics Evaluation Committee
  
• 03 January, 2007
  Hellenic Olympic Properties signs 130-mln-euro lease with consortium
  
• 19 December, 2006
  Men's National Basketball team voted best of 2006
  
• 07 November, 2006
  Contract signed for creation of Greek Olympic Games Museum
  
• 02 October, 2006
  Special Olympics commence in Rome, Greece bids for 2012 Games
  
• 15 September, 2006
  Post Olympics use of facilities
  
• 06 September, 2006
  Greece honours its Mundobasket silver medalists
  
• 01 September, 2006
  Greece clinches ticket to Mundobasket finals, beats the US 101-95
  
• 31 August, 2006
  Greece beats France 73-56, moves on to semi-final in World Basketball Championship
  
• 28 August, 2006
  FIBA Word Championship: Greece crushes China to reach quarters
  
• 24 August, 2006
  Greece beats Brazil 91-80 in World Basketball Cup match
  
• 24 August, 2006
  Greece beats Turkey 76-69 in World Basketball Cup match
  
• 12 August, 2006
  Greece's Periklis Iakovakis wins gold medal in European championships
  
• 27 June, 2006
  IAAF comments on compromise reached with athletes Kenteris and Thanou
  
• 30 May, 2006
  PM inaugurates state broadcaster's 3rd digital channel 'Sport+'
  
• 16 May, 2006
  20-year lease signed for Olympics Badminton Hall
  
• 13 May, 2006
  Memorandum for Olympic Truce conference in Olympia signed
  
• 12 May, 2006
  Tourism minister to attend Int'l Olympic Truce Foundation meeting in Lausanne
  
• 05 April, 2006
  Hellenic Olympic Committee president Kyriakou meets IOC president Rogge
  
• 13 December, 2005
  Greek Olympic Games know-how in Beijing
  
• 07 December, 2005
  The Greek Olympic Secutiry Plan
  
• 07 December, 2005
  Olympic torch passed to Turin 2006 Games' organizers
  
• 28 November, 2005
  Olympic torch-lighting ceremony marks countdown for 2006 Winter Games of Turin
  
• 18 November, 2005
  Rome municipality honors Angelopoulos-Daskalaki for hosting of 2004 Athens Olympic Games
  
• 16 November, 2005
  Gianna Angelopoulos attends presentation of new book on Olympic Games
  
• 05 November, 2005
  Chinese press hails Olympics Security cooperation memorandum
  
• 02 November, 2005
  Greece and China to sign security cooperation memorandum in light of Beijing Olympic Games
  
• 25 October, 2005
  Greek members of Greek-Chinese committee discuss joint cooperation ahead of Beijing Olympics
  
• 20 October, 2005
  Italian FM Fini unveils draft UN resolution calling for Olympic Truce for Turin 2006 Winter Games
  
• 07 October, 2005
  Sports minister addresses UNESCO general conference
  
• 07 October, 2005
  Alternate Culture Minister on Olympic Properties
  
• 28 September, 2005
  Athens mayor holds talks with Chinese FM
  
• 23 September, 2005
  HOC and local authorities prepare for 2006 Torino torch relay
  
• 23 September, 2005
  Greece beats Russia 66-61 in Eurobasket championship, qualifies for semifinals
  
• 17 September, 2005
  FT: Greece likely to reduce deficit
  
• 25 August, 2005
  Cooperation contract to be signed between Security Studies Centre and 'Beijing 2008'
  
• 13 August, 2005
  Athens mayor reviews pros and cons one year after the Olympics Αthens
  
• 12 August, 2005
  Alternate culture minister on utilization of the Olympic installations
  
• 10 August, 2005
  Gov't places Olympics costs at 13 billion euros
  
• 08 August, 2005
  Gov't comments on IOC's decision for annual int'l throwing events at Ancient Olympia Athens
  
• 12 July, 2005
  Greece 'guest of honor' at 2008 Beijing Games
  
• 11 July, 2005
  Beijing Organizers praises Greece's impeccable Olympics, in meeting with deputy culture minister Petralia
  
• 11 July, 2005
  Greek becomes an IOC vice-president
  
• 08 June, 2005
  Cabinet approves public order ministry bill for using Olympic security expertise
  
• 13 May, 2005
  Athens Olympics organizers end with surplus of 7.0 million euros
  
• 01 April, 2005
  Public Order Ministry to share Olympics experience with other countries
  
• 09 March, 2005
  IOC gives 'Women and Sports' award to Gianna Angelopoulos Daskalaki
  
• 05 March, 2005
  PM briefed on finances of 'ATHENS 2004' Olympics Organizing Committee
  
• 25 February, 2005
  Post-Games use of Olympic infrastructure
  
• 16 February, 2005
  Special Olympics 'Flame of Hope' lit in Athens for 8th World Winter Games
  
• 29 January, 2005
  IOC releases Athens 2004 Olympics marketing report
  
• 27 January, 2005
  Foreign Ministry spokesman comments on Iraqi elections
  
• 27 January, 2005
  Alternate Culture Minister meets with Chinese delegation ahead of Beijing Olympics
  
• 13 January, 2005
  Greek Public Order Minister Voulgarakis continues official visit to China
  
• 24 December, 2004
  Public Order Minister Voulgarakis to visit China in January
  
• 23 December, 2004
  AIPS votes Athens Olympics top for press facilities in 2004, national soccer side voted best team
  
• 21 December, 2004
  FBI congratulates Greece on Olympic Games security
  
• 11 December, 2004
  Palli-Petralia speaks on post-Olympic Games era and the projection of Greek culture in the U.S.
  
• 10 December, 2004
  Palli-Petralia speaks about post-Olympic Greece at Columbia University
  
• 09 December, 2004
  Athens Mayor presents Athens Olympics DVD series
  
• 08 December, 2004
  PM Karamanlis presents plan for post-Olympic use of Olympic facilities
  
• 07 December, 2004
  PM Karamanlis praises 2004 Olympics legacy at event honoring volunteers
  
• 02 December, 2004
  ATHOC President Daskalaki proclaimed 'European Personality of the Year'
  
• 25 November, 2004
  PM, party leaders attend award ceremony for Paralympic athletes in Parliament
  
• 24 November, 2004
  PM Karamanlis discusses use of Olympics infrastructure
  
• 16 November, 2004
  Athens 2004 President meets with Stephanopoulos
  
• 13 November, 2004
  Cost of Athens 2004 Olympics
  
• 09 November, 2004
  Finance minister comments on Olympic facilities' post-Games use
  
• 06 November, 2004
  Athens Mayor sees long-term positive impact from Olympic Games
  
• 04 November, 2004
  Olympics Knowledge Transfer conference concludes in Beijing
  
• 03 November, 2004
  Transport and Alternate Culture Minister discuss transport infrastructure and Olympic facilities
  
• 02 November, 2004
  PM Karamanlis, deputy culture minister Petralia discuss post-Olympics usage of Games installations
  
• 02 November, 2004
  Athens 2004 president attends Olympic Know-How Transfer Conference in Beijing
  
• 16 October, 2004
  Manufacturer disagrees with re-negotiation of C4I security system contract
  
• 12 October, 2004
  Gov't eyes long-term leasing for Olympic venues, private sector management
  
• 09 October, 2004
  G. Papandreou attends Olympic Truce meeting in Lausanne
  
• 08 October, 2004
  Draw for Olympic Village housing began Thursday
  
• 07 October, 2004
  PM briefed on Olympic venues Athens
  
• 07 October, 2004
  National survey takes stock of public sentiment for Olympics
  
• 05 October, 2004
  U.S. House of Representatives Congratulates Greece
  
• 05 October, 2004
  Washington Times article paints positive Post-Olympics image of Greece
  
• 05 October, 2004
  Senate Resolution Congratulating Greece
  
• 01 October, 2004
  Deputy Foreign Minister thanks Greek volunteers from abroad
  
• 01 October, 2004
  Secretary General for Olympic Games urges Greece to capitalize on Games' success
  
• 30 September, 2004
  PM and Athens mayor discuss post-Olympic Games use of sports facilities
  
• 30 September, 2004
  Agreement between Greece with Athens 2004 Olympic Security Group ends
  
• 29 September, 2004
  Athens Paralympic Games come to a close; Ceremony kept modest
  
• 29 September, 2004
  IPC President praises 'fantastic' Paralympics and 'mind-blowing' public in Athens
  
• 27 September, 2004
  U.S. Senate votes on resolution regarding success of Athens Olympics
  
• 24 September, 2004
  PM instructs ministers to best exploit Olympic venues, facilities Athens
  
• 24 September, 2004
  Mobile radioactivity detectors to still be used after Paralympics
  
• 23 September, 2004
  U.S. President Bush satisfied over the successful holding of the Olympics in chat with FM Molyviatis
  
• 22 September, 2004
  Parliament president meets with the IPC and HPC
  
• 20 September, 2004
  Paralympics 2004 - Organizers stress satisfaction with opening ceremony
  
• 20 September, 2004
  Paralympics 'second-biggest sporting event' after Olympics, U.S. State Department says
  
• 20 September, 2004
  Ticket sales for Paralympic Games have already surpassed budget targets, organizers say
  
• 18 September, 2004
  The Athens 2004 Paralympic Games get underway with beautiful ceremony
  
• 18 September, 2004
  Survey finds Greeks enthusiastic about Olympic Games
  
• 17 September, 2004
  Athens mayor says city ready to host Paralympic Games
  
• 16 September, 2004
  IPC chief confident 2004 Games momentum will continue with this week's Paralympics
  
• 14 September, 2004
  Athens-Piraeus Super-prefecture events for Paralympics
  
• 14 September, 2004
  Olympic Village housing to be allocated to beneficiaries in early October
  
• 10 September, 2004
  Paralympic Torch Relay begins with the lighting of Flame
  
• 10 September, 2004
  Spectators satisfied with Athens Games survey shows
  
• 09 September, 2004
  PM congratulates Coordinating Council for Olympic Games Security
  
• 08 September, 2004
  Gov't is not aiming to sell Olympic properties to private sector, minister says
  
• 07 September, 2004
  The Greek Armed Forces' contribution to Olympic Games security
  
• 06 September, 2004
  Kapa Research poll says public opinion finds Olympic Games organizing excellent
  
• 04 September, 2004
  White House press secretary on Bush telephone call to PM Karamanlis, congrats for successful staging of 2004 Olympics
  
• 03 September, 2004
  Greek Paralympic team to field 135 athletes
  
• 03 September, 2004
  Presentation made of mural to decorate Athens Olympic Stadium
  
• 02 September, 2004
  U.S. President congratulates PM on success of Athens Olympics
  
• 02 September, 2004
  Government is 'positive' on idea of Olympics' permanent staging in Greece, but notes that consensus is necessary
  
• 02 September, 2004
  President and Premier host Greek Olympic team
  
• 02 September, 2004
  World Council of Hellenes Abroad congratulates PM on Olympic success
  
• 01 September, 2004
  New York Times newspaper proposes Greece as permanent Olympic Games venue
  
• 01 September, 2004
  AHEPA 'elated' by successful staging of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games
  
• 01 September, 2004
  Olympics have left Athens a more 'people-friendly' city, Athens mayor says
  
• 01 September, 2004
  Full marks for Athens public transportation system
  
• 01 September, 2004
  Gov't mulling cross-party committee to deal with doping in sport
  
• 31 August, 2004
  Greece met the olympic challenge, says government
  
• 31 August, 2004
  Angelopoulos-Daskalaki: 2004 Games the biggest promotion ever for Greece
  
• 31 August, 2004
  Olympic Games a starting point for new beginning of country, PM says in television address
  
• 31 August, 2004
  U.S. government congratulates Greece on successful and safe Olympic Games
  
• 31 August, 2004
  IOC President thanks Prime Minister, Greek TV for Olympic Games
  
• 30 August, 2004
  USOC praises Athens for the success of the Games
  
• 30 August, 2004
  IOC chief hails Athens 2004 Olympics as 'unforgettable, dream Games'
  
• 30 August, 2004
  IOC chief hails ATHENS 2004 Olympics as 'unforgettable, dream Games'
  
• 28 August, 2004
  Post-Olympic use of infrastructure dominates presentation of book on Olympic projects
  
• 27 August, 2004
  FINA presents highest distinction to ATHOC chief, staff and volunteers
  
• 27 August, 2004
  Olympic ticket sales officially top 3.5-million mark
  
• 27 August, 2004
  PM Karamanlis discusses future use of Olympic facilities
  
• 25 August, 2004
  2004 Olympics - Spectators very satisfied, says survey
  
• 25 August, 2004
  Olympics' Closing Ceremony based on music, dance
  
• 25 August, 2004
  Avramopoulos says Olympics to be used in tourism growth
  
• 24 August, 2004
  Greece wins 5 gold medals for first time at Olympic Games
  
• 23 August, 2004
  Culture minister says Games 'progressing very well'
  
• 23 August, 2004
  Record TV viewing of Olympic Games Opening Ceremony on world scale
  
• 21 August, 2004
  New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg says decision to award Olympic Games to Athens correct
  
• 21 August, 2004
  Govt spokesman comments on Olympic costs, tickets and the Kenteris-Thanou case
  
• 20 August, 2004
  IOC: Athens Games progressing smoothly, perfectly
  
• 19 August, 2004
  Greek sprinters Kenteris and Thanou withdraw from Games
  
• 19 August, 2004
  Shot-put event in ancient Olympia
  
• 18 August, 2004
  Organizers dismiss claims of low fan turnout at venues; sales figures surpass
  
• 18 August, 2004
  U.S. President Bush hails return of Olympic Games to Greece
  
• 17 August, 2004
  Athens organizers pleased with ticket sales so far
  
• 14 August, 2004
  ATHENS 2004 - Spectacular Opening Ceremony celebrates "Olympic homecoming"
  
• 14 August, 2004
  Foreign correspondents say 'Greece enchanted the world' during Olympic Games opening ceremony
  
• 14 August, 2004
  Kenteris, Thanou to show up at IOC’s disciplinary commission
  
• 14 August, 2004
  The U.S. has worked closely with Greece for safe and successful Olympics, State Department says
  
• 14 August, 2004
  Greece welcomes IOC, foreign leaders
  
• 13 August, 2004
  The Olympic Flame lights the Acropolis
  
• 13 August, 2004
  PM Karamanlis tells NBC - Bild Zeitung, Greece organizing successful and safe Olympic Games
  
• 13 August, 2004
  Rogge: IOC definitely satisfied with Athens' security planning; defends spending for infrastructure
  
• 13 August, 2004
  Former US president George Bush satisfied with Olympic Games security measures
  
• 12 August, 2004
  George Bush senior happy and safe in Greece
  
• 12 August, 2004
  Bakoyannis welcomes international media to the Olympics host city
  
• 12 August, 2004
  Voulgarakis says NATO help to be requested only in large scale attack
  
• 11 August, 2004
  IMO officials fully satisfied with security at Olympic marinas
  
• 10 August, 2004
  Greek Ambassador to the U.S. sure of Olympic Games success
  
• 10 August, 2004
  IOC President expects excellent Games in Athens
  
• 10 August, 2004
  Prime Minister Karamanlis says 'Olympic Games are a national issue'
  
• 10 August, 2004
  Greek President welcomes delegates to 116th IOC general assembly
  
• 09 August, 2004
  ATHOC president says 'we're ready' for Olympic Games
  
• 09 August, 2004
  Prime Minister Karamanlis tells 'Le Monde' he is optimistic Olympic Games will be a success
  
• 09 August, 2004
  FIVB president says impressed with Greece's readiness for the Olympic Games
  
• 09 August, 2004
  Over 3.9 billion people will watch Athens Olympic Games on TV
  
• 07 August, 2004
  US track athletes satisfied with security and facilities in Rethymno
  
• 07 August, 2004
  State Dept. asserts Athens Games will be safe
  
• 07 August, 2004
  PM Karamanlis visits press centre at Zappeion
  
• 06 August, 2004
  Gov't spokesman presents Zappeion press center
  
• 06 August, 2004
  AHEPA sends wishes for a successful Games
  
• 05 August, 2004
  IOC President Jacques Rogge discusses Olympic Games with PM, says Athens is ready and fantastic Games will take place
  
• 04 August, 2004
  PM Karamanlis: "Greece is ready for the Olympics"
  
• 04 August, 2004
  Olympic Games an opportunity to show world the modern face of Greece, PM Karamanlis tells RAI TV
  
• 04 August, 2004
  National defense general staff chief assures armed forces fully prepared for their Olympic Games mission
  
• 04 August, 2004
  Greek MP stresses Athens' determination to host doping-free Games
  
• 04 August, 2004
  ATHENS IS READY–LET THE GAMES BEGIN
  
• 02 August, 2004
  Athenians get first taste of Olympic measures
  
• 02 August, 2004
  Olympic ticket sales up
  
• 02 August, 2004
  City of Athens Olympic volunteers take to the streets
  
• 31 July, 2004
  Olympic security a precaution that will not mar spirit of Olympics, minister says
  
• 31 July, 2004
  US ambassador stresses that Olympics will go well
  
• 31 July, 2004
  Metro and suburban railway begin services to Athens airport
  
• 31 July, 2004
  Coordination center for Greek air space begins operating Sunday
  
• 30 July, 2004
  Journalists tour OTE's operations centre and IBC
  
• 30 July, 2004
  Olympic Village inaugurated
  
• 30 July, 2004
  Mosquito-free venues another priority on Athens organizers' agenda
  
• 30 July, 2004
  Catering: Stabilizing prices ahead of Olympics
  
• 30 July, 2004
  Medical, dental care programs outside Olympic venues detailed
  
• 30 July, 2004
  Suburban railway and metro begin runs to and from airport
  
• 29 July, 2004
  PM Karamanlis meets ministers, ATHOC chief to discuss tourism policy, Olympic Games
  
• 29 July, 2004
  No power problem for Olympics, gov't stresses after report on July 12 blackout released
  
• 29 July, 2004
  Minister presents development strategy for public transportation
  
• 29 July, 2004
  Greece to field country's largest-ever Olympic team during the Athens Games
  
• 29 July, 2004
  Thessaloniki ready for Olympic Games, city's police chief says
  
• 29 July, 2004
  Attico Metro opens new station
  
• 28 July, 2004
  PM Karamanlis says Greece is ready for Olympics in 'Corriere della Sera’ interview
  
• 27 July, 2004
  Reconstructed Marathon route delivered, three weeks before Olympics
  
• 27 July, 2004
  Government spokesman denies newspaper report on 'Moslem nuclei'
  
• 27 July, 2004
  'Street-level celebration' the focus of Athens' ambitious Olympic cultural events program, Mayor says
  
• 27 July, 2004
  2004 Olympics - Media Services
  
• 26 July, 2004
  Much-anticipated Marathon Route completed, project delivered on Monday
  
• 24 July, 2004
  Olympics security airship carries out first flight above Athens
  
• 23 July, 2004
  Olympic Village, bevy of other projects delivered on Thursday
  
• 23 July, 2004
  Armed escort only for heads of state during Olympics, public order minister says
  
• 23 July, 2004
  NATO to deploy special anti-terrorist unit, subject to Greece's request
  
• 23 July, 2004
  State Department spokesman declines comment on Olympic Games security details
  
• 23 July, 2004
  New patrol boats for coastguard, Olympic security delivered
  
• 23 July, 2004
  Minister briefed on telecoms coverage for Olympics by OTE
  
• 22 July, 2004
  Minister insists that Olympic Games security is still in Greek hands
  
• 21 July, 2004
  Greek traders pledge 'business as usual' prices during Olympics in meeting with government
  
• 20 July, 2004
  Voulgarakis and Papaligouras brief counterparts on Olympic Games security during EU Ministers' Council
  
• 20 July, 2004
  Tram officially begins commercial operation in Athens after 44-year absence
  
• 19 July, 2004
  Voulgarakis rebukes foreign press reports on Olympic Games security
  
• 19 July, 2004
  New tram network begins operation on Monday
  
• 16 July, 2004
  Gov't announces special traffic measures for Olympic period
  
• 16 July, 2004
  PM Karamanlis inaugurates Olympic exhibition at renovated National Archaeological Museum
  
• 16 July, 2004
  US Senate subcommittee asserts that Greece and partners doing utmost in Olympic security issues
  
• 16 July, 2004
  Public order minister Voulgarakis comments on Pentagon spokesman's statements on Olympic security
  
• 16 July, 2004
  White House announces 'presidential delegation' to attend Athens Games
  
• 13 July, 2004
  Athens 2004 says it is prepared for power shortages following Monday's blackout
  
• 13 July, 2004
  PM Karamanlis chairs meeting on Olympic Games preparations
  
• 13 July, 2004
  Three albums dedicated to the Olympic Games released
  
• 12 July, 2004
  US cites good progress with Greece in Olympics security
  
• 12 July, 2004
  Greeks back hosting of Olympics in Athens
  
• 10 July, 2004
  Olympic Flame returns to Greece
  
• 09 July, 2004
  IOC's Oswald pleased with Olympic preparations progress
  
• 09 July, 2004
  Last stop on international Olympic torch relay: Cyprus
  
• 09 July, 2004
  Three-time Olympic weightlifting gold medalist Pyrros Dimas named Greek team's flag bearer for Athens 2004 Games
  
• 08 July, 2004
  PM Karamanlis' article on Athens Olympics
  
• 08 July, 2004
  Oswald told only Greek armed police will guard officials
  
• 08 July, 2004
  Athens 2004: The Olympic Torch will not travel to Cyprus occupied areas
  
• 07 July, 2004
  Athens 2004 President meets with French Foreign Minister
  
• 05 July, 2004
  Greece doing everything humanly possible to ensure maximum security conditions for Athens 2004 Olympics
  
• 05 July, 2004
  Australian PM Howard: Greece's 'fantastic' victory at Euro 2004 a 'harbinger of fantastic Olympic Games in Athens'
  
• 03 July, 2004
  Olympic Games secretary general to assume management monitoring of city during Games
  
• 02 July, 2004
  Massive security system for Athens 2004 Olympics enters into effect
  
• 01 July, 2004
  Olympic Torch Relay in Berlin
  
• 01 July, 2004
  Public order minister Voulgarakis briefs President Stephanopoulos on Olympics security planning
  
• 01 July, 2004
  6,000 Albanian policemen to be deployed on borders with Greece for Olympic Games security
  
• 30 June, 2004
  Gov't: No information whatsoever on possible threat to 2004 Games
  
• 29 June, 2004
  Athens mayor outlines preparations ahead of Olympic Games
  
• 29 June, 2004
  US government donates three patrol boats to Hellenic Coast Guard
  
• 29 June, 2004
  Olympic Flame leaves Spain arrives in Rome
  
• 28 June, 2004
  London welcomes Olympic torch
  
• 28 June, 2004
  Public order minister says Olympics security well coordinated
  
• 26 June, 2004
  The Olympic Flame arrives in Paris
  
• 26 June, 2004
  Development minister Sioufas certain no problem of electricity adequacy will arise during Olympics
  
• 26 June, 2004
  Public Order Minister meets U.S. officials for talks on Olympics security
  
• 25 June, 2004
  London Mayor signs Olympic Truce
  
• 25 June, 2004
  NATO will help Greece hold safe Olympic Games.
  
• 25 June, 2004
  Rogge and Oswald Olympic torchbearers in Lausanne.
  
• 24 June, 2004
  Nearly 2 million Olympic tickets sold
  
• 24 June, 2004
  Main opposition leader in London to promote Olympic Truce
  
• 22 June, 2004
  Athens Mayor Bakoyannis says Greek capital making its biggest effort ever to improve image, services
  
• 22 June, 2004
  Olympic Flame returns to Europe
  
• 22 June, 2004
  Municipality of Athens launches Olympic volunteer program
  
• 22 June, 2004
  Metro extension to airport by end of July: gov't
  
• 21 June, 2004
  Torch Relay gets a 'Big Apple' welcome in NYC, heads for Montreal on Sunday
  
• 19 June, 2004
  The Olympic Flame visits St. Louis
  
• 18 June, 2004
  Olympic Flame to arrive in New York Saturday
  
• 18 June, 2004
  The Olympic Flame in Los Angeles
  
• 18 June, 2004
  Alogoskoufis: Olympics budget reaches six billion euros
  
• 18 June, 2004
  Armed forces to provide health care services during Athens Games
  
• 18 June, 2004
  Calatrava visits Athens Olympic Sports Complex
  
• 18 June, 2004
  "Pierre de Coubertin and the Greek Miracle" exhibit opened Wednesday
  
• 17 June, 2004
  The Olympic Flame visits Mexico City and LA
  
• 16 June, 2004
  Chirac accepts invitation to attend 2004 Olympic Games
  
• 16 June, 2004
  First test run for Athens tram completed successfully on Tuesday
  
• 12 June, 2004
  ATHOC president responds to IOC chief's remarks on Olympic Games
  
• 10 June, 2004
  Close cooperation between Palli-Petralia and Athens 2004 President
  
• 10 June, 2004
  US Attorney General John Ashcroft says Greece and not the US is responsible for security at the Athens Olympic Games
  
• 10 June, 2004
  Public order minister meets Albanian counterpart
  
• 10 June, 2004
  Public order minister reiterates conviction that Athens Olympics will be safe
  
• 09 June, 2004
  Measures for El. Venizelos int'l airport in view of Olympic Games unveiled
  
• 09 June, 2004
  Public Order minister says Greece not a target for terrorists, Olympics will be secure
  
• 09 June, 2004
  Athens mayor Bakoyannis discusses Olympic security cooperation with US deputy secretary of state Armitage
  
• 09 June, 2004
  King Harald V of Norway convinced Athens will host 'very good' Olympic Games
  
• 09 June, 2004
  J. Rogge to stay in Olympic Village during Athens Olympic Games
  
• 07 June, 2004
  Athens mayor to speak at Western Policy Center event in Washington on Monday
  
• 07 June, 2004
  ATHOC president believes Olympic Games account positive
  
• 05 June, 2004
  Bakoyannis in NY: Greece will surprise the world with the Olympic Games
  
• 05 June, 2004
  Karamanlis briefed by ATHOC chief over preparations; organizers rule out prospect of foreign armed guards
  
• 05 June, 2004
  Olympic Flame receives warm welcome in Sydney
  
• 05 June, 2004
  Eastern arc of Calatrava Roof in place
  
• 04 June, 2004
  New York and Athens mayors attend Olympic Games event in New York
  
• 04 June, 2004
  Government denies report of armed US guards for American Olympic team
  
• 04 June, 2004
  Karamanlis briefed by alternate minister on Olympic progress, OAKA roof
  
• 03 June, 2004
  Olympic flame sets off on international relay route
  
• 02 June, 2004
  Communications Team for the Olympic Games meets for the first time
  
• 02 June, 2004
  Mayor Bakoyiannis promotes Athens in the US
  
• 01 June, 2004
  Athens mayor says all necessary measures taken to deal with terrorism
  
• 01 June, 2004
  Athens mayor says all necessary measures taken to deal with terrorism
  
• 01 June, 2004
  PM Karamanlis tours Marathon region's archaeological sites, monuments
  
• 01 June, 2004
  Suburban railway carries out maiden run from Larissis Station to Athens airport
  
• 29 May, 2004
  Polls show Greek interest in the Olympic Games rising
  
• 29 May, 2004
  Greek Government: 'We support the Olympics with all our might'
  
• 28 May, 2004
  Roussopoulos asserts Athens Games will be safe and successful
  
• 28 May, 2004
  Mayor Bakoyiannis on the progress of works in Athens
  
• 28 May, 2004
  Philip Glass to debut work commissioned for Olympics at Herod Atticus Odeon in June
  
• 27 May, 2004
  International Olympic Security Conference in Athens ends
  
• 27 May, 2004
  Lambrinidis speaks at 25th IFJ World Congress
  
• 27 May, 2004
  OECD recommends strategic planning for Athens after Olympics
  
• 27 May, 2004
  HATTA press conference: Hotel accommodation in Athens sufficient for Games
  
• 26 May, 2004
  IOC chief Rogge sees problem-free countdown to 2004 Games, confers with PM Karamanlis
  
• 26 May, 2004
  International conference on 'Sports and the World Media' begins on Tuesday in Athens
  
• 26 May, 2004
  US offers radiation detectors to Greece
  
• 25 May, 2004
  Paralympic Torch Relay program presented in Athens
  
• 25 May, 2004
  Athens will host safe Olympics, minister, ATHOC president tell international conference
  
• 22 May, 2004
  International conference on Olympic Games security
  
• 21 May, 2004
  US positive over President Bush's talks with PM, comments on Cyprus, Olympic Games
  
• 21 May, 2004
  Olympic Transport System presented Thursday
  
• 21 May, 2004
  British shadow minister for sport, Moynihan, defends security operation for Athens Games
  
• 21 May, 2004
  Athletes stay outside Olympic Village at their own risk
  
• 21 May, 2004
  President Bush meets PM Karamanlis, is excited about Greece's hosting of the Olympic Games
  
• 19 May, 2004
  US reiterates confidence that Greece will host 'safe and secure Olympics'
  
• 19 May, 2004
  IOC satisfied with Athens' progress in Olympic preparations
  
• 19 May, 2004
  Armed Forces to help guard railway network under Olympics Security program
  
• 18 May, 2004
  USOC chief Martin certainty 'Athens Games will be safe', athletes' worries allayed
  
• 17 May, 2004
  Three British reporters arrested while attempting to 'have their pictures taken' in front of Calatrava roof
  
• 14 May, 2004
  Public order minister warns foreign reporters Olympic Games security no game
  
• 14 May, 2004
  Olympic Stadium's western section of roof placed in final position
  
• 14 May, 2004
  Gov't gives July delivery date for Faliro junction, Olympic venues
  
• 14 May, 2004
  ATHOC denounces attempt by reporters to illegally enter worksites
  
• 13 May, 2004
  IOC's Oswald impressed with Athens' progress, doubts dispersed
  
• 13 May, 2004
  Oswald and Angelopoulos respond to Australia's travel advisory
  
• 13 May, 2004
  Marathon Tomb to open to the public June 10
  
• 12 May, 2004
  ATHOC president says security ''top priority'' at Athens Games
  
• 12 May, 2004
  Oswald optimistic about Athens Olympics
  
• 12 May, 2004
  PM briefed on public order minister's U.S. trip, Olympics security preparations
  
• 12 May, 2004
  BOC President praises Athens on Olympic preparation progress
  
• 11 May, 2004
  IOC impressed with progress at Olympic Games sites
  
• 11 May, 2004
  Belgian newspaper interviews IOC President Rogge
  
• 11 May, 2004
  Massive Olympic stadium roof begins to slide into place
  
• 11 May, 2004
  Syntagma Square to Athens Airport in 30 minutes, minister told
  
• 10 May, 2004
  Public order minister satisfied with results of his talks in Washington
  
• 08 May, 2004
  State Department spokesman states confidence in security and success of Olympics
  
• 08 May, 2004
  IOC Coordination Commission to visit Athens Monday
  
• 08 May, 2004
  Calatrava roof to be slid into place in dress rehearsal Sunday
  
• 07 May, 2004
  Public order minister Voulgarakis' talks in Washington
  
• 07 May, 2004
  Public order minister satisfied with Greek-US cooperation on security
  
• 06 May, 2004
  PM Karamanlis on Athens Olympics at Economist conference
  
• 06 May, 2004
  Bomb blasts outside Kallithea police building unrelated to Olympic preparations
  
• 06 May, 2004
  Olympic champions and celebrities participants in torch relay
  
• 05 May, 2004
  100 days before the Games Athens organizers confident of success
  
• 05 May, 2004
  Controversial Olympic project approaching completion
  
• 04 May, 2004
  Minister unveils new traffic management system for Athens during Olympics
  
• 04 May, 2004
  Athens Mayor holds press conference in Paris on Olympic preparations
  
• 04 May, 2004
  Australian FM Downer: Security experts collaborating with Greek authorities
  
• 04 May, 2004
  Westerdam cruise ship part of Olympic hospitality program
  
• 03 May, 2004
  Coordination, Athens' appearance during Games discussed by gov't, organizers
  
• 03 May, 2004
  Greek public order minister in the U.S. to discuss Olympic Games security
  
• 03 May, 2004
  Every British athlete will have a round--the-clock armed guard at Olympic Games
  
• 30 April, 2004
  US Congressman Porter Goss praises Greek authorities on security ahead of Olympic Games
  
• 30 April, 2004
  Petralia visits International Broadcasting Centre
  
• 30 April, 2004
  Four-day Olympic security drill to begin May 13
  
• 29 April, 2004
  Comments on Olympic Games security - BBC
  
• 27 April, 2004
  Public order minister meets Albanian counterpart
  
• 24 April, 2004
  Gov't promises Marathon route completion by July 10
  
• 23 April, 2004
  PASOK leader George Papandreou meets with Athens 2004 president
  
• 23 April, 2004
  Ministers discuss smooth functioning of Athens during Games
  
• 23 April, 2004
  Special forces exercise focuses on Olympic security
  
• 23 April, 2004
  Olympic works to cost 37 percent over original budget, minister says
  
• 22 April, 2004
  Transport minister says tram and rail projects will meet Olympic deadlines
  
• 21 April, 2004
  ATHOC president and Denis Oswald comment on Olympic Games progress
  
• 21 April, 2004
  Oswald briefed by ministers on Olympic progress
  
• 21 April, 2004
  Greek transport minister says Olympic projects running within schedule
  
• 20 April, 2004
  Oswald to inspect Olympic preparations progress
  
• 20 April, 2004
  PM Karamanlis meets with ATHOC president and NBC top executive
  
• 20 April, 2004
  Athens Olympics get vote of confidence from US
  
• 20 April, 2004
  Athens Mayor on the Olympic Games
  
• 20 April, 2004
  New terrorism bill ahead of Olympic Games, justice minister Papaligouras says
  
• 19 April, 2004
  Calatrava roof will be ready 'very soon', alternate culture minister assures
  
• 17 April, 2004
  ATHOC dismisses latest press criticism regarding security
  
• 17 April, 2004
  US ambassador says not concerned over Olympic Games security
  
• 17 April, 2004
  Special events celebrating Olympic Torch Relay in US
  
• 17 April, 2004
  Public order minister, Chief of Staff meet with NATO commander
  
• 16 April, 2004
  Security of mass transit networks during Games examined
  
• 16 April, 2004
  New express bus routes for the Olympic Games
  
• 15 April, 2004
  Public order minister proposes close cooperation between Greece and Albania
  
• 15 April, 2004
  Culture Min. Petralia responds to press reports on Olympic preparations
  
• 14 April, 2004
  ATHOC: 75 percent of Olympic ticket sales target achieved
  
• 09 April, 2004
  Costs, deadlines dominate latest gov't-ATHOC contacts over Olympics.
  
• 07 April, 2004
  Shopping hours to be extended during Athens Olympic Games.
  
• 07 April, 2004
  Athens mayor says building facade program underway.
  
• 06 April, 2004
  Gov't releases funds for Athens Olympics projects.
  
• 06 April, 2004
  ATHOC chief briefs PM on progress of preparations for the Olympic Games.
  
• 06 April, 2004
  Health ministry to hire ambulance staff in light of Olympic Games.
  
• 06 April, 2004
  Gov't to provide extra electricity for islands during Olympics.
  
• 03 April, 2004
  Maradona expresses interest in holding Olympic Flame in Thessaloniki.
  
• 03 April, 2004
  ATHOC, major sponsors confer over upcoming Games.
  
• 03 April, 2004
  New gov't website for 2004 information, facts .
  
• 02 April, 2004
  Government meeting on Olympic Games security Athens.
  
• 02 April, 2004
  European Parliament plenum ratifies Olympic Truce resolution
  
• 02 April, 2004
  Olympic traffic regulations to go into effect August 2-31
  
• 02 April, 2004
  New football venue for 2004 gets IOC's 'thumbs up'
  
• 01 April, 2004
  The Olympic Flame arrives in Athens.
  
• 01 April, 2004
  New Olympic work group to coordinate ministries' efforts
  
• 01 April, 2004
  Oswald pleased with Iraklio's Olympic preparations.
  
• 01 April, 2004
  Oswald, Prince Albert express satisfaction with new velodrome roof.
  
• 31 March, 2004
  Gov't cites cost overruns for Games; confident they'll succeed though
  
• 31 March, 2004
  Olympic security expert confident Athens Games will be safe
  
• 31 March, 2004
  Serena Williams will definitely compete in Athens Olympics
  
• 30 March, 2004
  Olympic Velodrome roof in place
  
• 30 March, 2004
  Security at archaeological sites during Athens Games
  
• 29 March, 2004
  US ambassador Miller: Greece has main responsibility for Olympics security
  
• 29 March, 2004
  Baseball, softball Olympic sports events conclude at new venue
  
• 27 March, 2004
  Greece's civil aviation authority to be upgraded before summer Olympics
  
• 27 March, 2004
  Oswald commends government on Olympic preparations progress
  
• 27 March, 2004
  Gov’t ministers discuss Olympic projects
  
• 26 March, 2004
  Olympic flame begins global journey with imposing ceremony at ancient Olympia
  
• 26 March, 2004
  Three new museums inaugurated in Olympia
  
• 23 March, 2004
  Lighting of the Olympic Flame - March 25
  
• 23 March, 2004
  Alternate Culture Minister meets with ATHOC president
  
• 23 March, 2004
  Public order minister outlines NATO role in Olympics safety
  
• 23 March, 2004
  New gov't cites costlier budgets for Olympic projects
  
• 23 March, 2004
  Gov't presses contractors over tram network
  
• 23 March, 2004
  Tourism minister pledges wide changes in tourist policy
  
• 20 March, 2004
  Suburban rail line to begin operations on July 15
  
• 19 March, 2004
  Record number of countries to participate in 2004 Olympic Games
  
• 18 March, 2004
  PM Karamanlis discusses Olympic preparations with Athens mayor
  
• 18 March, 2004
  Contractors give July 20 as completion date for OAKA roof
  
• 18 March, 2004
  Hellinikon Olympic works to be ready end-May, early June
  
• 18 March, 2004
  NATO council approves Greek request to assist with Olympics safety
  
• 17 March, 2004
  PM, ATHOC chief discuss Olympic preparations, delays
  
• 17 March, 2004
  Inter-ministerial meeting convenes on Olympic security
  
• 17 March, 2004
  NATO to review Greek request for assistance during 2004 Games
  
• 17 March, 2004
  U.S. denies its athletes will boycott the Olympic Games
  
• 16 March, 2004
  June 15 named as deadline for work on Marathon course starting point
  
• 16 March, 2004
  Capralos assumes culture ministry post for Olympics
  
• 15 March, 2004
  PM, IOC president and ATHOC chief examine completion of Olympic Games projects
  
• 15 March, 2004
  Spiliotopoulos on NATO contribution to Olympic Games security
  
• 15 March, 2004
  AHI event dedicated to the return of the Olympic Games to their birthplace
  
• 13 March, 2004
  Greek government formally seeks NATO help for Olympics security
  
• 13 March, 2004
  New public works minister pledges to complete Marathon route on time
  
• 13 March, 2004
  New Olympic Games general secretary appointed
  
• 13 March, 2004
  Progress of Calatrava roof and other Olympic projects discussed
  
• 13 March, 2004
  Health minister visits Olympic Village Medical Centre
  
• 12 March, 2004
  Amb. Miller observes 'Hercules' Shield' exercise, discusses Olympic Games security
  
• 11 March, 2004
  New PM takes over culture ministry, emphasizes Olympic 'wager'
  
• 11 March, 2004
  Karamanlis and IOC's Rogge to meet on Saturday
  
• 11 March, 2004
  Kartalis resigns as culture ministry point man for 2004 preparations
  
• 11 March, 2004
  Olympic Games security drill, Hercules' Shield 2004 begins
  
• 11 March, 2004
  New public order minister assumes his duties – Olympic security
  
• 10 March, 2004
  Interdepartmental security exercise for the Athens Olympic Games
  
• 10 March, 2004
  Athens Mayor Bakoyianni to CNN on Olympics security
  
• 09 March, 2004
  Olympic Games, Karamanlis' top priority
  
• 09 March, 2004
  An Interview with Costas Kartalis, the Olympic Games general secretary
  
• 05 March, 2004
  150,000 apply to volunteer in Athens Olympics
  
• 04 March, 2004
  Athens 2004 - 4th World Press Operations Briefing successful
  
• 01 March, 2004
  Rogge: Success of 2004 Games a challenge for Greece
  
• 28 February, 2004
  IOC chief Rogge certain Athens will organize good Games
  
• 27 February, 2004
  ATHOC chief: 'We'll be ready when the time comes'
  
• 27 February, 2004
  Olympic Committee Association chief satisfied with Olympic Games presentation
  
• 26 February, 2004
  IOC expresses absolute confidence in organization of 2004 Games
  
• 26 February, 2004
  The Truce Story - Presentation of schoolbook to NOCs
  
• 21 February, 2004
  PM Simitis discusses Olympic Games security with NATO Secretary-General
  
• 21 February, 2004
  US confident Greece has 'will and resources' for secure and successful Olympics
  
• 20 February, 2004
  EU guide on prevention of terrorist attacks during major sport events approved
  
• 19 February, 2004
  ND leader Karamanlis pays first visit to ATHOC headquarters
  
• 18 February, 2004
  PM Simitis chairs Interministerial Committee, examines Olympic Games preparations
  
• 18 February, 2004
  Applications deadline for the Athens 2004 Torch Relay
  
• 18 February, 2004
  EU guide on prevention of terrorist attacks during major sport events
  
• 17 February, 2004
  ATHOC chief Angelopoulos: Success of Games 'the dream of all of Greece'
  
• 17 February, 2004
  PM visits Galatsi Olympic Centre, hails 'Olympic endeavor'
  
• 17 February, 2004
  International Paralympics Committee praises Athens' progress
  
• 13 February, 2004
  New 'Olympic Bulletin 2004' debuts on Monday
  
• 13 February, 2004
  National Olympic Committee members to attend IOC conference in Athens
  
• 12 February, 2004
  Greek Amb. Savvaides describes Greece's Olympic effort
  
• 06 February, 2004
  Organizers look to ... Apollo, Bacchus for inspiration during Olympic ceremonies
  
• 04 February, 2004
  Public order minister ends visit to Russia
  
• 03 February, 2004
  Greece, Russia discuss Athens 2004 Olympic Games security
  
• 31 January, 2004
  PM Simitis unveils new Olympic press center
  
• 28 January, 2004
  Simitis, ATHOC chief focus on olympic projects
  
• 27 January, 2004
  Rogge again expresses confidence in 2004 Games' success
  
• 23 January, 2004
  PM Simitis chairs cabinet meeting on Olympic Games preparation
  
• 23 January, 2004
  ATHOC president and police chief discuss security for Olympic installations
  
• 22 January, 2004
  IOC Coordinating Committee president satisfied with Olympic Games projects
  
• 21 January, 2004
  “Pass the Flame – Unite the World”
  
• 21 January, 2004
  PM Simitis chairs Interministerial Committee meeting on Olympic Games
  
• 18 January, 2004
  Floridis concludes talks in Washington on security of 2004 Athens Olympic Games
  
• 16 January, 2004
  Floridis discusses Olympic Games security with Rice in Washington
  
• 15 January, 2004
  Olympic Torch relay route inside Greece unveiled
  
• 14 January, 2004
  Security exercise for 2004 Games in early Feb.
  
• 13 January, 2004
  IOC's Oswald: Election period will not affect Olympic preparations
  
• 13 January, 2004
  Public order minister to visit U.S. for talks on Olympics security
  
• 31 December, 2003
  PM Simitis invites president Bush, other world leaders to attend Olympic Games
  
• 31 December, 2003
  Rogge’s message ahead of 'Olympic' year
  
• 24 December, 2003
  ATHOC unveils timetables in countdown to 2004 Games
  
• 18 December, 2003
  Greek Embassy in U.S. organizes school competition on the Olympic Games
  
• 18 December, 2003
  PM Simitis says Olympic Games preparation must stay out of election struggle
  
• 16 December, 2003
  Legislation establishing 'Olympic consulate' tabled on Tuesday
  
• 16 December, 2003
  New tourism chief wants Athens Olympics to trigger lasting upturn
  
• 12 December, 2003
  ATHOC to mail the first 2,000 letters to candidate 2004 Games' volunteers
  
• 12 December, 2003
  Manhattan event for 2004 Games next August
  
• 11 December, 2003
  SAE World Congress in Thessaloniki to be dedicated to 2004 Olympic Games
  
• 09 December, 2003
  ATHOC presents shot-put plan for Olympic Games
  
• 09 December, 2003
  Authorities meet with 7-nation advisory group on 2004 security
  
• 09 December, 2003
  Greece, UK to cooperate in port safety for Athens 2004 Olympics
  
• 05 December, 2003
  IOC endorses shot-put in ancient Olympia for 2004 Games
  
• 04 December, 2003
  PM Simitis chairs meeting on Athens Olympic Games security
  
• 03 December, 2003
  FM Papandreou promotes 'Olympic Truce' at Euro Leadership Forum
  
• 02 December, 2003
  Gov't denies NATO 'umbrella' for Olympics security
  
• 02 December, 2003
  Calatrava, gov't promise OAKA roof ready on time
  
• 01 December, 2003
  Athens 04 issues collectors' edition on Modern Olympic Games
  
• 29 November, 2003
  Intensified security measures ordered for 2004 Games
  
• 28 November, 2003
  Israeli envoy reiterates his gov'ts satisfaction with Olympics security planning
  
• 28 November, 2003
  IOC's Rogge pleased with 2004 preparations
  
• 27 November, 2003
  London mayor prepares events to welcome Olympic Flame
  
• 27 November, 2003
  Host-city Athens unveils Olympic Torch Relay Route for 2004. It will pass through four U.S. cities in June
  
• 27 November, 2003
  Defense ministry compiles list of security assets ahead of Athens 2004 Games
  
• 26 November, 2003
  Cyprus president visits Olympic Games installations, receives briefing
  
• 26 November, 2003
  Gov't again queried over 2004 Games security
  
• 25 November, 2003
  Finance minister says Olympic Games will have positive repercussions on economy
  
• 25 November, 2003
  Gov't dismisses reports of foreign military presence during 2004 Games
  
• 24 November, 2003
  Public order minister on Olympic Games' security plans
  
• 24 November, 2003
  IAAF agrees on holding the Shot Put event in Ancient Olympia
  
• 21 November, 2003
  Athens 2004: Rogge reiterates confidence in Greek organizers' preparations
  
• 19 November, 2003
  ATHOC chief, education minister tour 'Selete' Olympic press village
  
• 19 November, 2003
  U.S. Lawmakers Give Athens Olympics Thumbs Up
  
• 15 November, 2003
  ATHOC president briefs President Stephanopoulos on Olympic Games preparations
  
• 12 November, 2003
  Inter-ministerial meeting eyes Athens operation during Olympics
  
• 08 November, 2003
  Greece works to ensure fully safe Games, U.S. State Dept. says
  
• 07 November, 2003
  Karamanlis promises no changes in 2004 preparations following elections
  
• 07 November, 2003
  FIFA officials satisfied with progress of work at Olympic tournament stadiums
  
• 07 November, 2003
  Public order min reiterates Athens' confidence over 2004 security planning
  
• 07 November, 2003
  Finmin backs sale of non-sporting Olympics works after the games
  
• 06 November, 2003
  State Department spokesman says no US military forces at Athens Olympic Games
  
• 05 November, 2003
  Organizers cite robust interest by homeowners for 2004 lodgings program
  
• 04 November, 2003
  IOC president says Greece preparing adequately for Olympic Games security
  
• 04 November, 2003
  Cruise ship sails into Piraeus for Athens 2004 Olympics
  
• 04 November, 2003
  Smithsonian Institution organizes conference on Olympic Games
  
• 04 November, 2003
  Resolution on Olympic Truce gets UN's unprecedented majority
  
• 03 November, 2003
  Speech of FM Mr. G.A. Papandreou at the UN for the Olympic Truce
  
• 03 November, 2003
  UN RESOLUTION "Building a peaceful and better world through sport and the Olympic Ideal"
  
• 03 November, 2003
  UN General Assembly to ratify Olympic Truce resolution
  
• 31 October, 2003
  Samsung signs on as a 2004 'Torch Relay' sponsor
  
• 30 October, 2003
  US State Dep't sees 'secure and successful' Olympics in Athens
  
• 30 October, 2003
  THE LAST LAP FOR THE ATHENS OLYMPICS
  
• 29 October, 2003
  Public order ministry issues statement on Olympic security
  
• 25 October, 2003
  IOC gives Athens 'thumbs up' for Olympics preparations
  
• 24 October, 2003
  Athens, IOC agree on banned substance list for 2004 Games
  
• 24 October, 2003
  Minister says IOC has very positive evaluation of Olympic Games preparations
  
• 23 October, 2003
  Government officials assure IOC Olympic Stadium project ready in time
  
• 23 October, 2003
  Olympia Reborn: The Shifting Ethos of the Olympic Games
  
• 22 October, 2003
  Turkish FM Gul confident 2004 Athens Games will succeed, signs Olympic Truce declaration
  
• 22 October, 2003
  Transport minister briefs top IOC officials over tram, suburban rail
  
• 21 October, 2003
  Gov't minister, ATHOC chief tour worksites, including once-delayed Helliniko
  
• 18 October, 2003
  ATHOC's Olympic Education Symposium issues ''Athens Declaration'' on Friday Oct. 17
  
• 17 October, 2003
  MPs fear low turnout of Olympics volunteers among overseas Greeks
  
• 16 October, 2003
  Public order minister assures safe 2004 Athens Olympic Games
  
• 16 October, 2003
  Olympic preparations the focus of Economist Group conference
  
• 15 October, 2003
  Ambassador Savvaides invites U.S. students to watch Olympic Games
  
• 13 October, 2003
  Athens Olympic venues are user-friendly for the disabled, expert says
  
• 11 October, 2003
  Greek police and coast guard to be trained in France for Olympic Games
  
• 09 October, 2003
  Greek embassy spokesman responds to Washington Post's report on the 2004 Olympic Games security
  
• 09 October, 2003
  PM Simitis at presentation of Cultural Olympiad Christmas cards for UNICEF
  
• 08 October, 2003
  Tickets for 2004 Paralympics go on sale
  
• 07 October, 2003
  IOC press commission president lauds progress made
  
• 07 October, 2003
  ATHOC managing director discusses Athens Olympic Games security with CIA chief
  
• 06 October, 2003
  Need for Athens 2004 security shouldn't undermine democracy's functions, Papandreou says
  
• 04 October, 2003
  Culture minister and IOC president discuss Athens Olympic Games preparations
  
• 03 October, 2003
  IOC president glad with Olympic Truce draft resolution at UN Security Council
  
• 02 October, 2003
  US State Dept. spokesman on 2004 security, 'N17'
  
• 02 October, 2003
  City of Athens announces stray animals program
  
• 01 October, 2003
  Culture minister invites Laura Bush to attend Athens Olympics
  
• 01 October, 2003
  Second phase of Olympic ticket sales begins on Wed. Oct 1
  
• 30 September, 2003
  Central bank to issue special commemorative coin for 2004 Olympics
  
• 29 September, 2003
  IOC president proclaims his confidence in Athens 2004 Games security program
  
• 29 September, 2003
  Greek reaction to Washington Post's criticism over Games' security
  
• 29 September, 2003
  Papandreou-Annan at an Olympic Truce event at the UN
  
• 26 September, 2003
  ATHOC president outlines progress in Athens Olympic Games preparations
  
• 25 September, 2003
  FM to submit olympic truce draft resolution to UN
  
• 25 September, 2003
  Top leadership restructuring announced by ATHOC chief
  
• 25 September, 2003
  Security exercise for Olympics this week
  
• 24 September, 2003
  Gov't-ATHOC inter-ministerial meeting focuses on Paralympics
  
• 20 September, 2003
  ATHOC to hire around 6,000 unemployed people
  
• 18 September, 2003
  Event held marking exactly one year before opening ceremony of Paralympics
  
• 16 September, 2003
  President Stephanopoulos visits Olympic Games installations
  
• 12 September, 2003
  Top gov't meeting again focuses on 2004 security
  
• 12 September, 2003
  Deal signed with contractors for 2004 Olympics homes rental
  
• 12 September, 2003
  No word from ATHOC on possible evening start times for rowing
  
• 11 September, 2003
  Athens reacts angrily to Oswald 'concerns' over Greek elections
  
• 06 September, 2003
  Samaranch meets with Greek leadership
  
• 03 September, 2003
  ATHOC chief sums up results from August's 'test events'
  
• 03 September, 2003
  Culture minister discusses Olympic Games with Australian ambassador
  
• 28 August, 2003
  With One Year to Go: “Magical” Athens Olympics Are in Sight
  
• 27 August, 2003
  Gov't points to better press, coordination as goals for 2004 preparations
  
• 25 August, 2003
  Gov't unveils ambitious plan to upgrade ancient Olympia ahead of Games
  
• 23 August, 2003
  ATHOC chief inaugurates IOC conference in Athens
  
• 20 August, 2003
  Oswald offers reassuring words for Athens 2004 preparations
  
• 20 August, 2003
  ATHOC security advisor cites 'misquotes', statements out-of-context
  
• 19 August, 2003
  PM confident Athens will be ready, safe for the 2004 Olympics
  
• 19 August, 2003
  IOC Oswald satisfied with Olympic preparations
  
• 18 August, 2003
  Athens mayor visits the European Bicycling Championships facilities
  
• 16 August, 2003
  Olympic count-down celebrations held in four cities around Greece
  
• 14 August, 2003
  ATHOC chief promises ''magical' Olympic Games in Athens
  
• 13 August, 2003
  Countdown to Athens Olympic Games begins
  
• 13 August, 2003
  US envoy: No information to substantiate al-Qaida presence in Greece
  
• 13 August, 2003
  Second 'test event begins on Fri. at closely watched Schinias venue
  
• 11 August, 2003
  Oswald-Simicek: World Rowing Junior Champs concluded with success
  
• 05 August, 2003
  Frequently Asked Questions of ATHENS 2004 Olympic Organising Committee President, Gianna Angelopoulos-Daskalaki
  
• 05 August, 2003
  New 2004 Olympic rowing centre unveiled
  
• 30 July, 2003
  Traffic measures, tickets for Aug. Olympic test events announced
  
• 24 July, 2003
  Olympic Games Main Press Center to begin functioning on July 13, 2004
  
• 24 July, 2003
  Athens municipality denies increase in the number of brothels
  
• 18 July, 2003
  Seven sports test events to take place at Olympic Games installations in August
  
• 18 July, 2003
  IOC technocrats' inspection focuses on test events
  
• 09 July, 2003
  Volunteer Program launched for Opening and Closing Ceremonies of Olympic Games
  
• 09 July, 2003
  ATHOC president sends message to international conference on Olympic Games
  
• 09 July, 2003
  PM chairs meeting on cost of Olympic Games overlays
  
• 04 July, 2003
  Athens organizers brief IOC leadership
  
• 04 July, 2003
  Athens organizers brief IOC leadership
  
• 03 July, 2003
  Major sculpture exhibitions planned in Athens for 2004
  
• 03 July, 2003
  New Olympic medals unveiled at 115th IOC session
  
• 01 July, 2003
  International Olympic Committee's EC approves Olympic Games medals
  
• 01 July, 2003
  Gov't presents program for building facade overhaul around Olympic venues
  
• 28 June, 2003
  Athens organizers: Preparations for Paralympics 'on course'
  
• 27 June, 2003
  ATHOC pressures for 'humane' solution to animal stray problem
  
• 25 June, 2003
  ATHOC announces brisk ticket sales for 2004 Games
  
• 18 June, 2003
  Justice ministry unveils computerized system for 2004 accreditations
  
• 17 June, 2003
  2004 Olympics in today’s US Press
  
• 15 June, 2003
  WASHINGTON POST: Tourist Info on 2004 Olympics
  
• 10 June, 2003
  Culture minister presents Cultural Olympiad emblem
  
• 04 June, 2003
  ATHOC reports satisfactory demand for 2004 Olympics tickets
  
• 04 June, 2003
  3rd World Press Operations Briefing focuses on 2004 preparations
  
• 03 June, 2003
  Athens Olympics organizers okay 1998-2002 financial statement
  
• 02 June, 2003
  IOC official arriving in Athens on Monday for three-day visit
  
• 31 May, 2003
  World press meeting on Athens 2004 Olympics coverage opens Sunday
  
• 29 May, 2003
  Canadian FM signs Olympic Truce Statement Athens
  
• 24 May, 2003
  Olympic Games security exercise held in five cities
  
• 22 May, 2003
  Imagine that ! Olympic Games in Greece!: Speech by Professor David Young at the Columbia University
  
• 21 May, 2003
  ATHOC president briefs EU Commissioner Palacio on Games' projects
  
• 20 May, 2003
  Contract signed for single comand and control system
  
• 20 May, 2003
  ATHOC chief briefs PM on latest meeting with IOC
  
• 17 May, 2003
  ATHOC president briefs IOC in Madrid on 2004 Olympic Games project progress
  
• 15 May, 2003
  ATHOC responds to report of ticket delays in Australia
  
• 14 May, 2003
  ATHOC president comments on SARS danger for Olympic Games
  
• 10 May, 2003
  Athens Hilton chosen as IOC's official operations hotel
  
• 10 May, 2003
  2004 organizers point to Games' impact on GDP
  
• 09 May, 2003
  Distinction between economic dimension of sport and commercialization underlined
  
• 08 May, 2003
  ATHOC looking for ways to ensure participation of expat volunteers
  
• 06 May, 2003
  Int'l Broadcast Centre for 2004 Games completed
  
• 30 April, 2003
  ATHOC reacts strongly to Australian press reports
  
• 22 April, 2003
  Eleven Greek writers participating in book issued by ATHOC press office
  
• 22 April, 2003
  Contract to finally rebuild Karaiskaki for 2004 Games signed
  
• 22 April, 2003
  ATHOC unveils 2004 Olympic ticketing programs
  
• 18 April, 2003
  EU countries plant olive trees to underscore Olympic Truce message for peace
  
• 04 March, 2003
  US experts brought in for workshop on Olympics security
  
• 04 March, 2003
  2004 Athens Olympic Games commemorative coins presented at Bank of Greece
  
• 28 February, 2003
  SAIC consortium gets initial nod for 2004 security contract
  
• 25 February, 2003
  PM Simitis himself to respond to latest IOC criticism
  
• 22 February, 2003
  IOC's Executive Committee ratifies Olympic Relay Race's program for 2004
  
• 22 February, 2003
  PM Racan signs statement of world personalities in support of the Olympic Truce
  
• 22 February, 2003
  Culture minister says Olympic Games timetables under control
  
• 20 February, 2003
  Spanish royal couple receives ATHOC chief; briefed on 2004 progress
  
• 19 February, 2003
  ATHOC's top leadership streamlined ahead of Games
  
• 19 February, 2003
  Gov't, local authorities, ATHOC pledge joint work on Athens 'Olympic' facelift
  
• 15 February, 2003
  Olympic organizers unveil humane stray animal initiative
  
• 07 February, 2003
  ANA -ATHOC launch e-magazine 'Towards 2004' on Athens Olympics news
  
• 03 February, 2003
  ATHOC chief outlines importance of security at Athens 2004 Olympic Games
  
• 31 January, 2003
  IPC praises Athens for Paralympics preparations
  
• 28 January, 2003
  Lord Sebastian Coe impressed by Athens Olympic Village
  
• 23 January, 2003
  Gov't annuls 2004 Olympics security tender
  
• 22 January, 2003
  Romanian PM signs statement of world personalities in support of Olympic Truce
  
• 22 January, 2003
  German chancellor positive on ATHOC proposal for Olympics 'Euro-committee'
  
• 21 January, 2003
  Simitis: Rio-Antirrio Bridge walkway to be ready in time for Olympic Torch relay
  
• 18 January, 2003
  First IOC inspection of 2003 focused on Olympics details, substance
  
• 16 January, 2003
  Visiting IOC chief meets with ND leader Karamanlis
  
• 16 January, 2003
  2004 organizers unveil winning Olympic Torch design
  
• 15 January, 2003
  IOC chief expresses satisfaction with Athens 2004 progress
  
• 15 January, 2003
  Greece to head and close Athens 2004 Olympic Games opening ceremony parade
  
• 14 January, 2003
  2003 most crucial year for Olympics preparations, PM says
  
• 07 January, 2003
  'Washington Post' article on 2004 security measures
  
• 03 January, 2003
  ATHOC head calls Games a 'challenge for entire country'
  

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