In Greece, a NATO member with an overwhelmingly Orthodox population, the government of Prime Minister Costas Simitis has also appealed for an Easter cease-fire, most recently during a visit to Athens by a top State Department official, Strobe Talbott. And I thought, my good God, we are listening to the happiness of these words, and to the alarm, at the same time. But when the all-clear signal was sounded, we didn't hear it, because we were deep in prayer. Belgraders would normally be shopping for decorations and special meals ahead of their holiest of days, and although the streets were crowded yesterday, shops were nearly empty of customers. Even casual conversation reflected a mix of defiance, anger and apathy.
People are depressed.
Information from The Associated Press is included in this report.