21.   The next day, he flew with a Greek official and four aides to Nairobi, where the Greek government had agreed to shelter him temporarily at its embassy.

22.   There likely will be bands playing national anthems and a few speeches by Payne and the Greek Olympic officials.

23.   Turkey has stepped up charges that Greece is covertly supporting the Kurdish rebel movement, but Greek officials deny that.

24.   A Greek official disputed that claim and said his government will take all necessary security precautions.

25.   A European Parliament member from Britain met with Greek officials Friday amid mounting appeals on behalf of a group of plane spotters jailed on espionage charges.

26.   A Greek official announced Wednesday he will call on his countrymen to raise funds to help the people of neighboring Bulgaria cope with an overwhelming economic crisis.

27.   A Russian jewelry merchant charged with swindling a fortune in precious metals and gems from the Russian government could be extradited next week, a Greek official said Tuesday.

28.   A series of Greek officials, including the late actress Melina Mercouri, have pressed for the return of the marbles.

29.   A senior Greek official expressed disappointment Saturday that the United States delayed notifying Greek authorities about an alert over suspicious mail at its embassy in Athens.

30.   According to Defense Minister Akis Tsochadzopoulos, Greek officials will make a decision based on cost and immediate delivery of the missile system.