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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 19th 2009 Europe » Greece » Crete » Heraklion
July 26, 2009 Iam sooooo exhausted! All this travelling have really tired me down. So Iam booked at this beach resort called Aeolos Beach Hotel. It is rated 3 star and been recommended by Uniglobe. ... 14 photos [full story]
July 26, 2009 Iam sooooo exhausted! All this travelling have really tired me down. So Iam booked at this beach resort called Aeolos Beach Hotel. It is rated 3 star and been recommended by Uniglobe. ... 14 photos [full story]
October 1st 2009 Europe » Greece » South Aegean » Santorini
Our 4 days on Santorini were quite possibly the most relaxing 4 days we have ever had. Lying under the hot Greek sun on a deck chair on the black sands of Perissa beach, drinks and food served straigh ... 39 photos [full story]
Our 4 days on Santorini were quite possibly the most relaxing 4 days we have ever had. Lying under the hot Greek sun on a deck chair on the black sands of Perissa beach, drinks and food served straigh ... 39 photos [full story]
November 13th 2009 Europe » Greece » Attica » Athens
It has been a month since my last entry, and a busy month indeed. Marc and I have the honor and privilege of training with the French Foreign Legion during our weeklong “vacation.” This i ... 11 photos [full story]
It has been a month since my last entry, and a busy month indeed. Marc and I have the honor and privilege of training with the French Foreign Legion during our weeklong “vacation.” This i ... 11 photos [full story]
November 11th 2009 Europe » Greece » Thessaly » Skiathos
And after the northern Greece, we continued south, towards Volos, where we took a ferry boat, and after two hours of a very nice and relaxing boat ride, we reached Skiathos. At first we thought we'll ... 24 photos [full story]
And after the northern Greece, we continued south, towards Volos, where we took a ferry boat, and after two hours of a very nice and relaxing boat ride, we reached Skiathos. At first we thought we'll ... 24 photos [full story]
October 2nd 2009 Europe » Greece » Attica » Athens
The bed I found so great compared to a coach seat on Delta wasn't as great as I remembered. The highlight of the night was Kelly coming out of the bathroom with the lights off thinking her reflection ... 25 photos [full story]
The bed I found so great compared to a coach seat on Delta wasn't as great as I remembered. The highlight of the night was Kelly coming out of the bathroom with the lights off thinking her reflection ... 25 photos [full story]
August 29th 2009 Europe » Greece » South Aegean » Santorini
Our decision to visit Santorini was initiated as follows. Jonathan: "Where should we go after Mykonos?" Zara: "I don't know. What's another really Greek island? How about Santorini? I've h ... [full story]
Our decision to visit Santorini was initiated as follows. Jonathan: "Where should we go after Mykonos?" Zara: "I don't know. What's another really Greek island? How about Santorini? I've h ... [full story]
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]
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