This historic tension is particularly strong in Vlore.

The historic tension between these groups, fed by the government's neglect and scarce resources, lay behind the clashes in September.

Opening up the political system may also revive historic tensions between Czechs and Slovaks.

These historic ethnic tensions are reflected in the language each community uses for the other.

In an open forum, Mr. Noisette said, residents would be reluctant to speak out because of historic tensions.

Some historic tensions proved impossible to set aside.

Political and historic tension between the communist government and the exiles and U.S. had hampered relief efforts and aid to the victims.

Maybe this is the root of the historic tension between the country's two political traditions.

Mr. Gosar's platform: to return power to the people in a city governed by special interests, he said, and to reduce historic tensions between town and gown.

While some historic tensions remain between managers and the union, both sides agree there is more mutual trust and respect.