21.   Greek media suggested that the pilot, Capt. Leonid Vcherashny, may had become lost after aborting his first landing attempt.

22.   Greek media reported that responsibility was claimed by a small left-wing group, the Anti-establishment Struggle, to express opposition to the Olympic bid.

23.   Greek media speculated the plane could have veered off course southwest of the city.

24.   Greek media also reported the insurgents had taken control of the Gjirokastra military airport.

25.   Greek media blamed security reasons for the change of plan.

26.   Greek media reported similar scenes of celebration from Gjirokastra.

27.   Greek media reported the pilot was asked to circle and make another approach because of heavy air traffic at the time.

28.   Greek media, quoting police sources, said there was speculation the attack was a protest of possible U.S. military strikes against Iraq.

29.   In the latest incident, Greek media had reported a violent confrontation between boatloads of Turkish journalists and coast guard vessels near the disputed islet.

30.   In Vienna, Greek Ambassador Yiannis Yennimatas told Greek media that he feared the occupation at his embassy compound could drag on for a long time.