The Northern Epirus case represents a collective study.
It is based, on the one hand, on published and known documentation,
formal governmental reviews, historic facts and diplomatic theses and on the other hand on non issued papers,
political announcements as well as Hellenic and foreign writers’ estimations.
The responsibility of this case study belongs to the Report for International Affairs and was not just an inspiration of the Hellenic External Affairs Office.
Though, a major and thorough scrutiny was held, in order this archive keeps up with the correct national direction on the Northern Epirus case, as long as with the Hellenic – Albanian relations themselves.

Christophoros Lazackis
Special thanks to the Northepirotan E.M. for the material he had gladly offered.

Sarkozy: France solidarity with Greece On the issue of the name of FYROM

"KATHIMERINI"

Exclusive interview with the French leader in «Kathimerini» France «is and will remain solidarity with Greece» the issue of the name of Skopje assures the chairman of the French Republic Nicolas Sarkozy, in an exclusive interview to «K». The commitment of Mr. Sarkozy is of particular importance as the country takes over from July 1 the EU presidency, during which they discussed the integration of Macedonia.

Two days before the important visit to Greece, the French president speaks for the excellent level of cooperation between the two countries but also for its relations with Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis, who stressed that «is not just a partner but a friend »And noted that they have common views on many issues.

more: http://news.kathimerini.gr/4dcgi/_w_articles_politics_100051_04/06/2008_...

The history of Northern Epirus must be seen as attached to the history of Epirus (Greece), as a part of the history of the Hellenism itself. Time wise, until the official separation of Epirus -in 1913- this ethnological & geographically united area functioned as a unique entity.