The Image of Greece in the European and the International Press, 1992-1994

Abstract

This paper examines the image of Greece as it is formed in the foreign press. I shall hereby attempt not only to expose the critical convergence of historical events occurred after the end of the Cold War but also to put into perspective those elements of continuity that reside in the realm of collective mentalities. Thus, the writing of articles and the editorial line concerning Greece are examined both independently and as a part of Western propaganda with regard to the Balkans in general as well as the war in former Yugoslavia. This paper also aims at evaluating briefly those articles with respect to their viewpoint and subject-matter.