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	GreekSoccer.com
		Xanthi was fortunate right from the start as the club did not have to compete in the local championships but began their quest in the B' Division of the Greek soccer league.
		Xanthi's dream was to get promoted to the A' Division of the Greek soccer league and join the "club" of the so called "big" teams in the Greek soccer scene.
		For 23 years Xanthi met glory and sorrow as they went up and down the ladder in the B' and C' Division of the Greek league but the club's management never gave up hoping for the dream to become a reality.
	www.greeksoccer.com /teams/xanthi.htm (290 words)

	Xanthi
		Xanthi is one of the fifty-one prefectures of Greece.
		Xanthi borders Bulgaria along the Rhodope Mountains to the north, and the Aegean Sea.
		Of special interest in the Xanthi prefecture are the Byzantine castle around the old town of Xanthi and the subterranean Macedonian tombs in Komnina from the 2nd century BC.
	www.mlahanas.de /Greece/Cities/Xanthi.html (477 words)

	Xanthi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Xanthi (Greek: Ξάνθη, Turkish: İskeçe) is a city in northern Greece, in the East Macedonia and Thrace periphery.
		The Bulgarians seized the city of Xanthi in 1912, but after a period of eight months was freed by the Greek army.
		Western Thrace (Δυτική Θράκη), and thus Xanthi, became a permanent part of Greece in 1919-1920, as a result of lengthy diplomatic manoeuvres and struggles ([Municipality of Xanthi]).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Xanthi (438 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Xanthi
		Xanthi (Greek: Ξάνθη) is a city in northern Greece, in the East Macedonia and Thrace periphery.
		Xanthi (Greek: ÎžÎ¬Î½Î¸Î·) is one of the fifty-one prefectures of Greece.
		Xanthi is the smallest prefecture in area and population in all of Thrace and is the westernmost.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Xanthi (367 words)

	Xanthi
		A modern town-gay, lively and full of motion, its culture, its closeness to nature, its night-life are all vibrant with the rhythmic heartbeat of the town, epitomized in the clock-tower in the main square, the meeting place for friends and acquaintances, a symbol of strength in today s high-speed life.
		All these form a period of time when Xanthi was internationally famous for the cultivation and processing of its tobacco from the middle of the 19th Century to the beginning of our Century.
		Xanthi : sunlight and moonlight spring fragrance and winter snow, tradition and history, present and future, a center of attraction which in the words of the poet :
	alex.eled.duth.gr /paralies/xanthiuk.htm (824 words)

	Skoda Xanthi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Skoda Xanthi FC is the Greek football club from the town of Xanthi.
		In 1991 Viamar S.A., the official importer of Skoda vehicles bought Xanthi FC and renamed the club Skoda Xanthi FC.
		Skoda Xanthi participated in the UEFA Cup in 2002,in 2006 and will participate in 2007 as well.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Skoda_Xanthi (171 words)

	TSN : SOCCER - Canada's Sports Leader
		Xanthi showed its tactical approach from kickoff when centre forward Stavros Lambriakos was posted in the centre of the defence in a bid by coach Yiannis Mantzourakis to shackle AEK striker Nikos Lymberopoulos.
		Xanthi controlled the pace of the game in the first period and had its first scoring chance in the 32nd after a clever backheel from Ismaila Ba set up Georgian midfielder Levan Maghradze, who fired narrowly wide.
		Xanthi increasingly relied on counterattacks as AEK struggled for an equalizer, which came in the 71st.
	www.tsn.ca /soccer/news_Story.asp?ID=107752 (356 words)

	All about Xanthi Greece, everything you want to know.
		The Prefecture of Xanthi includes the area from the mountains of Rodopi, with the virgin woods and the lush flora and fauna, surrounded by the Nestos river and other smaller rivers that flow into the Aegean Sea, the Thracian Sea, and the Vistonida lake to the south of the region.
		The Prefecture of Xanthi is an ecological treasure with a lot of mountains, plains, and coasts.
		Xanthi has also a rich history and a characteristic example of it is the Old City.
	www.go-xanthi.gr /index.htm (291 words)

	Cambiando la imagen de una ciudad. El perfil cultural de la sostenibilidad, Xhanti (Grecia)
		Xanthi, la primera ciudad griega premiada a nivel europeo por su Plan Estratégico, sus acciones por un desarrollo sostenible y la puesta en práctica de una Agenda 21 local; busca hoy, a través de esta iniciativa, mostrar la evolución de las estrategias y acciones dirigidas a:
		La municipalidad de Xanthi invirtió en su capital humano, dando a sus gestores y expertos la posibilidad de participar en actividades de formación profesional a nivel internacional, y de trabajar en el marco de las redes europeas.
		Xanthi, según se puede observar en el anexo, fue una de las pocas ciudades griegas que tuvo, desde 1990 un punto limpio destinado a la eliminación de residuos, y convirtió el antiguo vertedero, situado cerca del torrente de la ciudad, en una zona atractiva, limpia e higiénica de unos 15.000.000 m².
	habitat.aq.upm.es /dubai/98/bp589.html (3041 words)

	The Unofficial Xanthi of Ozyron Biography
		Xanthi was named after the city state with the same name, while other children were named after other great cities of ancient Greece.
		Xanthi was returned to Ozyron, where he was shunned by his people because of his gifts, but Xanthi was still willing to use his abilities to harvest acids vital to their survival in the harsh climate of Ozyron.
		Xanthi finally gave his life to protect his friend Athyns, and in return Athyns, having seen his own world destroyed in the conflict, decided to serve and protect the people of Ozyron in honor of Xanthi.
	www.dcuguide.com /profile.php?name=xanthi (417 words)

	fmttm.com - Story
		Xanthi, or to give them their full name Skoda Xanthi FC play in the north east corner of Greece near the Macedonian/ Bulgarian border, at the compact 7,500 all seater Skoda Xanthi Arena which opened as recently as September 2004.
		The Xanthi website compares their history to that of a fairytale that all began in 1967, in the remote town of Thrace, Xanthi, where there were two football teams that were well known all over Greece: Aspida and Orfeas.
		Xanthi may well play in the Greek league but their transfer policy is more Copacabana than Crete and Corfu, as along with Emo, MATZOURAKIS IOANNIS's side boast no fewer the than a further three Brazilians, including defenders Chiquinho and De Matia, and up front Luciano de Souza.
	middlesbrough.rivals.net /default.asp?sid=892&p=2&stid=8392805 (916 words)

	Indymedia Scotland, UK \| noborder action Xanthi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Day before yesterday about 30 people from the bulgarian noborder camp were expected on the greek border and taken to Xanthi, yesterday a first demonstration took place with about 100 to 150 people, the main topic was the discrimination of the muslim-turkish population in Thrace.
		The governments of Turkey and Greece claim the right on different versions, the rascism against refugees from Turkey (be it out of economical or political reasons) is present in the public as well as the version of the “inner enemy” who has been living there for centuries already.
		There are daily discriminations, such as 10 years ago it was usual in Xanthi that greek soldiers were accompanying the people back into their homes.
	www.indymedia.org.uk /en/regions/scotland/2005/08/322210.html (784 words)

	The Municipality of Xanthi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Moreover, Xanthi is the headquarters of the Polytechnic School of the Democritus University of Thrace.
		Xanthi is famous for its deserts and dried nuts.
		Also, Xanthi is famous throughout Greece for its carnival.
	www.ota.gr /eng/xanthi (252 words)

	Xanthi Stadium (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Location: The stadium is located in Xanthi, a city in the region of Thrace (230 km east of Thessaloniki).
		However, in the early '90s Xanthi A.O. was sold to the Skoda motor company, who added its name to that of the club.
		It was then that Skoda Xanthi FC moved to their new, fully owned, stadium that was constructed next to club's sports centre, near the village of Pigadia 5 km out of town.
	www.stadia.gr /xanthi-f/xanthi-f.html (357 words)

	Xanthi - LoveToKnow 1911
		XANTHI (Turkish Eskije), a town of European Turkey in the vilayet of Adrianople; situated on the right bank of the river Eskije and at the S. foot of the Rhodope Mountains, 29 m.
		Xanthi is built in the form of an amphitheatre and possesses several mosques, churches and monasteries, a theatre with a public garden, and a municipal garden.
		This page was last modified 23:53, 21 Oct 2006.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /Xanthi (137 words)

	Xanthi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The city of Xanthi, the prosperous capital (polulation ~35,000) of the county of Xanthi, stands at the opening of the narrow upper valley of the Kosinthos River.
		Xanthi hosts the School of Engineering of the Democritus University of Thrace, composed of the Departments of Civil Engineering.
		A main attraction is the beautiful traditional houses of Old Xanthi which cluster on the hillside to the north of the modern town and below the Byzantine castle (sections of fortification visible), which was built to defend the city from Bulgar incursions.
	www.math.utk.edu /~vasili/va/GREECE/Thraki/xanthi.html (262 words)

	Skoda Xanthi FC (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		For the next 23 years Xanthi was in the Second and Third Division.
		Xanthi had joined the club of the top Greek teams and was determined to stay there.
		But as we know, we always face lot difficulties when we are in the beginning of something new, so there were a lot of problems for the team during the next period, which is 1989 to 1990.
	www.skodaxanthifc.gr /active.aspx?mode=XPageView&lang=en&node={75104c30-56ee-4512-bdec-b08384c50216} (745 words)

	Xanthi travel guide
		Xanthi is located in the north of Greece, some 220 km east of Thessaloniki.
		It is close to the border with Bulgaria.
		The city was founded in the 11th century and has an oriental feel to it which may be due to the fact that the town has a significant muslim population.
	www.world66.com /europe/greece/xanthi (124 words)

	Xanthi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Xanthi is the prefectural capital, occupying the site of ancient Xantheia.
		Northwest of Xanthi lies Stavroupolis, a village surrounded by lush vegetation in a forested semi-mountainous area whose gulleys and gorges are filled with oaks, chestnuts and poplars.
		Southwest of Xanthi, very near the sea, is the archaeological site of Abdera, the birthplace of Democritus and Protagoras.
	www.mcm.aueb.gr /ment/spetses/Koutsompogera-Manolopoulou/xanthi.htm (225 words)

	Xanthi News
		Governors of the Greek prefectures of Thessaloniki, Drama, Serres, Kavala and Xanthi celebrated the Bulgaria's EU accession on Thursday jointly with Blagoevgrad's Regional Governor and Mayors of Blagoevgrad...
		Authorities called in the anti-terrorism squad to a village outside Xanthi, northern Greece, to disarm a 28-year-old man who was threatening to shoot his neighbors with a spear gun, police said yesterday.
		Police arrested in Xanthi, northeastern Greece, on Saturday a 25-year-old Greek man accused of human trafficking after he allegedly took part in an operation to smuggle 23 illegal immigrants into the country.
	www.topix.net /gr/xanthi (719 words)

	XANTHI (ISKECE) TURKISH UNION IS AT THE ECHR / Diplomatic Observer
		Xanthi (İskece) Turkish Union brought its struggle for democracy and rule of law, continuing from 1984 to 2005 in national platforms, before the European Court of Human Rights.
		Therefore it brought the Supreme Court’s decision before the European Court of Human Rights and the Union’s application letter was lodged to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg by attorney Orhan Hacıibram in the date of 15 July 2005.
		The Union stated that “the Xanthi (Iskece) Turkish Union had always acted in line with the Constitution and laws since its establishment and had contributed to the cultural riches and promotion of our region.
	www.diplomaticobserver.com /news_read.asp?id=1263 (932 words)

	ESPN.com Soccernet Europe: Full-time Report - Lazio v FC Xanthi
		They nearly went behind in the 32nd minute when Xanthi's lively midfielder Abderrahim Ouakili launched the ball over the Lazio defence to find Ismaila Ba unmarked on the right.
		It all fell apart for Xanthi in 18 frantic minutes of the second half after Argentine striker Lopez had doubled Lazio's lead in the 52nd minute by bursting round Bucek.
		Xanthi's defence were again caught leaden-footed in the 67th minute when Inzaghi rose unchallenged to head Dejan Stankovic's cross into the net.
	www.soccernet.com /europe/2002/20020919/reports/62825_full.html (359 words)

	SOCCER - CBS SportsLine.com
		ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- Greek team Xanthi said it is willing to replay a game against first division rival Kerkyra because it earned a draw on an injury-time penalty it did not deserve.
		Xanthi was trailing 1-0 in Sunday's original game when it was awarded a penalty four minutes into injury time.
		Xanthi is in fourth place with 40 points.
	www.sportsline.com /soccer/story/8322257 (322 words)

	Greece: Freedom of religion and expression on trial - the case of Mehmet Emin Aga, Mufti of Xanthi
		Mehmet Emin Aga is the son of the former Mufti of Xanthi, Mustafa Hilmi Effendi.
		Born in 1932 in Echinos, District of Xanthi, Mehmet Emin Aga first trained and worked as a teacher in Komotini and Xanthi until he was allegedly dismissed from his post on grounds of "Greek enmity" in 1978.
		Mehmet Emin Aga was elected in Xanthi while Ibrahim Ôerif was elected by his community as their Mufti in Rodopi on 28 December 1990, four days after an emergency decree granted the state the right to appoint muftis.
	www.amnestyusa.org /regions/europe/document.do?id=517389A235A0DE9D80256A4C003C4F4D (3715 words)

	ESPNsoccernet - Europe - Middlesbrough v FC Xanthi Report (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Xanthi did not score during their only previous European adventure, which lasted just one round, but they might have done so four times inside six second-half minutes as Boro crumbled at the back.
		His belief was that the side he fielded would be good enough to beat Xanthi, and he looked safe in that assumption before the break as the Greeks failed to muster a single serious effort on goal.
		'We controlled the game in the first half, but in the second half, Xanthi played very well and showed that in the second leg we have to be careful because they did, in the second half, cause us a few problems.
	soccernet.espn.go.com /report?id=188871&cc=4716 (1430 words)

	Xanthi - JustGreece.com
		Xanthi lies around 15 km from the bridge over the River Nestos and the road passes through industrial facilities belonging to industrial cooperatives.
		Three monasteries surround the city of Xanthi, the Virgin Archangeliotissa, the Virgin Kalamou and the Monastery of the Almighty Archangels (Panmegiston Táxiarchon) which houses the Seminary behind which are the remains of parts of the walls of Byzantine Xanthi.
		Starting off from Xanthi one can easily visit the area of Stavroupoli set among a hilly, semi mountainous landscape or north to magnificent mountains in the Rhodopi mountain range with their dense forests of soaring beech, oak, fir, pine and so on or the virgin forest of Haidou.
	www.justgreece.com /thrace/xanthi.php (815 words)

	Xanthi Links
		It comes soon enough." (Albert Einstein) Xanthi In marriage, as in war, it is permitted to take every advantage of the enemy.
		Indeed, the division is a human failure; it reflects our limited capacity to comprehend Xanthi In every man's heart there is a secret nerve that answers to the vibrations of beauty.
		-- Abraham Lincoln Xanthi "Expecting the world to treat you fairly because you are a good person is like expecting a bull not to attack you because you are a vegetarian." (Dennis Wholey) Good communication is as stimulating as fl coffee, and just as hard to sleep after.
	www.welcome-2-europe.com /Greece_Prefectures_Xanthi.html (1537 words)

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