'The First Greek Mich Command communique says: "Mahan forces attacked our covering troops on the Greek-Atbanian frontier at 520 am, Our forees are defending the sell' of the fatherland."
Demonstrations favouring Turkey, Britain and Yugoslavia are taking place in the capital, Demonstrators.
It is reported that 20.000 Italian' troops crossed the Greek border. Fighting started on the border at 530 am.
Tt is officially stated that General Metaxas had a 15-minute telephone tale with the Turkish President today. The Premier also received the British, Yugoslav and Turkish Minis-tors,
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