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Greece achieved its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1829. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, it gradually added neighboring islands and territories, most with Greek-speaking populations. In World War II, Greece was first invaded by Italy (1940) and subsequently occupied by Germany (1941-44); fighting endured in a protracted civil war between royalist supporters of the king and communist rebels. Following the latter's defeat in 1949, Greece was able to join NATO in 1952. A military dictatorship, which in 1967 suspended many political liberties and forced the king to flee the country, lasted seven years. The 1974 democratic elections and a referendum created a parliamentary republic and abolished the monarchy. Greece joined the European Community or EC in 1981 (which became the EU in 1992); it became the 12th member of the euro zone in 2001. To be updated
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November 3rd 2009 Europe » Greece » Pelopennese » Sparta
First Half of Fall Break ... 27 photos [full story]
First Half of Fall Break ... 27 photos [full story]
August 22nd 2009 Europe » Greece » South Aegean » Mykonos
August 22 - August 28 To get to Mykonos we took a slow, six hour ferry. Booking and getting to the ferry wasn't a problem, however getting a seat was. On the boat Zara and I scouted out the most co ... [full story]
August 22 - August 28 To get to Mykonos we took a slow, six hour ferry. Booking and getting to the ferry wasn't a problem, however getting a seat was. On the boat Zara and I scouted out the most co ... [full story]
October 11th 2009 Europe » Greece » South Aegean » Santorini
We've found the newest addition to our favorite locations. We loved Santorini, especially Oia. I'm trying to convince Tony to buy a little cave house! The October temp was nice and sunny. A l ... 94 photos [full story]
We've found the newest addition to our favorite locations. We loved Santorini, especially Oia. I'm trying to convince Tony to buy a little cave house! The October temp was nice and sunny. A l ... 94 photos [full story]
October 1st 2009 Europe » Greece » Attica » Athens
Early morning landing, catching the Metro (Blue Line) to Syntagma Square near where we are staying for €6 each. ... [full story]
Early morning landing, catching the Metro (Blue Line) to Syntagma Square near where we are staying for €6 each. ... [full story]
September 26th 2009 Europe » Greece » Attica » Athens
This trip marked the beginning of our last ever Europe adventure before we head home to Australia, so we were determined to make it a good one. Our plan was to fly into Athens then do a bit of island ... 28 photos [full story]
This trip marked the beginning of our last ever Europe adventure before we head home to Australia, so we were determined to make it a good one. Our plan was to fly into Athens then do a bit of island ... 28 photos [full story]
October 19th 2009 Europe » Greece
I had so much fun meeting people on the trip from Bari to Athens. The first people I meet were two art teachers from university of Oregon. They were looking for the bus to the port just like me from t ... [full story]
I had so much fun meeting people on the trip from Bari to Athens. The first people I meet were two art teachers from university of Oregon. They were looking for the bus to the port just like me from t ... [full story]
October 24th 2009 Europe » Greece » Attica » Athens
After getting in late last night, morning came a bit too soon. I showered and packed up my things to store since I have to change rooms today. After leaving my things in the storage room, I checked in ... 6 photos [full story]
After getting in late last night, morning came a bit too soon. I showered and packed up my things to store since I have to change rooms today. After leaving my things in the storage room, I checked in ... 6 photos [full story]
August 19th 2009 Europe » Greece » South Aegean » Naxos
Day 494 (18/8/09) After a entertaining night, our neighbours leaving to go out just before midnight and returning after 5am when the gates reopened perhaps just a little inebriated. We bought breaky ... 5 photos [full story]
Day 494 (18/8/09) After a entertaining night, our neighbours leaving to go out just before midnight and returning after 5am when the gates reopened perhaps just a little inebriated. We bought breaky ... 5 photos [full story]
October 23rd 2009 Europe » Greece » Attica » Athens
I left Ios today to return to Athens. Before I caught the ferry, I went down to the port for lunch. As I looked around at the sea and the surrounding hills, I was still surprised how beautiful and how ... 2 photos [full story]
I left Ios today to return to Athens. Before I caught the ferry, I went down to the port for lunch. As I looked around at the sea and the surrounding hills, I was still surprised how beautiful and how ... 2 photos [full story]
October 22nd 2009 Europe » Greece » South Aegean » Ios
This morning I went on the same running course as yesterday. I knocked three minutes off my time from having the benefit of knowing the terrain. And no walking or stops. It felt good. After a small ... 4 photos [full story]
This morning I went on the same running course as yesterday. I knocked three minutes off my time from having the benefit of knowing the terrain. And no walking or stops. It felt good. After a small ... 4 photos [full story]
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