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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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2 days ago: TravelingBrooks published a blog
The First Three Days...
February 7th 2010  Europe » Greece » Attica » Athens
So I have been in Athens now for going on 4 days and what a crazy place this has turned out to be. Within the first three hours of arriving I have made so many friends that I know will last for a lif ... [full story]

Another Siege of Rhodes
5 days ago: explorer_keith published a blog
Another Siege of Rhodes
September 15th 2007  Europe » Greece » South Aegean » Rhodes
What had been great morning was turning into a beautiful day. The wind was whipping through my long hair and the salt spray was in my face. From my vantage point on the small, portside balcony near ... 58 photos [full story]

9 days ago: ADJ published a blog
Greece: A Deviation from the "Plan"
January 31st 2010  Europe » Greece » Crete
When I set off from home in February, I didn't have a very precise plan of where I was going; all I had was an airline ticket to Bangkok and a connecting flight several weeks later to Kathmandu. I ha ... [full story]

January 23rd 2010  Europe » Greece » Attica » Athens
In the midst of all the chaos and stress I mentioned earlier, I seem to have forgotten a few things back at home that I will most definitely need while I am here. Of these, the most important is pro ... [full story]

13 days ago: Arodd40 published a blog
MY FIRST TWO DAYS
January 21st 2010  Europe » Greece » Attica » Athens
Well, I finally made it to Greece after six months of waiting, wondering, and fantasizing about what it would be like. Of course it is nothing like I imagined (in a good way though). In all honesty I ... [full story]

More Steps
14 days ago: Crannster published a blog
More Steps
January 15th 2010  Europe » Greece
On our rest day in Messolonghi we decided to do an eight kilometre run! It was actually a nice way to relax!.. We then headed northwards... We spent two days hiking backroads and farm trails through ... 5 photos [full story]

17 days ago: AmandaL published a blog
Day 56 & 57: Athens, Greece
January 21st 2010  Europe » Greece » Attica » Athens
Day 56 & 57, Thursday 1/21 - Friday 1/22, 2010. I sleep in late today and love it. My only plan today is to hit up some stores because I need warm weather clothes and some sandals. The concie ... [full story]

Day 55: Athens, Greece
17 days ago: AmandaL published a blog
Day 55: Athens, Greece
January 20th 2010  Europe » Greece » Attica » Athens
Day 55: Wednesday, January 20, 2010. Athens, Greece. Today was spent wandering a few different locations. First was the with being nearby. I was pretty much the only tourist there so I had to ... 29 photos [full story]

Day 54: Athens, Greece
18 days ago: AmandaL published a blog
Day 54: Athens, Greece
January 19th 2010  Europe » Greece » Attica » Athens
Day 54: Tuesday, January 19, 2010. Athens, Greece. Today I decide to tackle the . It's only about a 10 minute walk from the hotel to the entrance and along the way I learn a trick that is helping ... 43 photos [full story]

Day 53: Athens, Greece
18 days ago: AmandaL published a blog
Day 53: Athens, Greece
January 18th 2010  Europe » Greece » Attica » Athens
Day 53: Monday, January 18, 2010. Athens, Greece. The shuttle that will take me to the Cruise ship picks me up at 7:30am. The boat leaves around 8:30am and we're at the first island by 10am. On ... 39 photos [full story]


Greece Blog Entries

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view from my balcony
Greek Orthodox Priest.
Santorini Under Twilight.
Treating Myself.
Old And New.
Black And White.
One With Nature And Gravity.
Someone, I Believe, Lost A Bet.
On A Walking Tour.
Grape Delight
Tolerance And Acceptance
The Happy Baker Who Looked More Like A Psycho Butcher.
"The World's Most Beautiful Sunset"
Ascending Red Leaves.
Descending History.

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