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Background: 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.




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8 days ago: MikeAndKelly published a blog
Arrival in Athens
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]

Athens and Cape Suonion
11 days ago: remlap published a blog
Athens and Cape Suonion
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]

Roaming around Athens
13 days ago: Thirsty Hurst published a blog
Roaming around Athens
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]

A long day at sea
14 days ago: Thirsty Hurst published a blog
A long day at sea
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]

Ahhh, warm weather
16 days ago: Thirsty Hurst published a blog
Ahhh, warm weather
October 19th 2009  Europe » Greece » Attica » Athens
Today I left Budapest for Athens and the warm weather within it. I got to the airport and made my flight without a hitch. When we arrived in Athens, we disembarked onto a stairway and were treated ... 2 photos [full story]

38 days ago: Mike2009 published a blog
Day 4: Cruise
September 29th 2009  Europe » Greece » Attica » Athens
September 29, 2009 Today our cruise departs from Athens. Our driver was coming at 3 p.m. to pick us up so we had some time left in Athens to explore. Judy and I wandered over to Syntagma Square to ... [full story]

40 days ago: Imbrnic published a blog
Starting Destination
September 28th 2009  Europe » Greece » Attica » Athens
As I walk off the plane I finally get the feeling of my legs back after the 10 hour plane ride. It was your usual plane ride, oversalty peanuts, boring old movies, and one of those type of people that ... [full story]

40 days ago: Mike2009 published a blog
Day 3: Athens
September 28th 2009  Europe » Greece » Attica » Athens
I awoke early to catch the sunrise. While pretty, it was not that inspiring and probably not worth the effort. Sunsets are much better at least from our hotel vantage point. With the Parthenon now bat ... [full story]

40 days ago: Mike2009 published a blog
Day 2: Athens
September 27th 2009  Europe » Greece » Attica » Athens
Our first full day in Greece started with a nice hotel breakfast before heading out to the Monastiraki to visit the market., What an amazing collection of stuff from David Hasselhoff vinyl records to ... [full story]

40 days ago: Mike2009 published a blog
Day 1: Long Way to Athens
September 26th 2009  Europe » Greece » Attica » Athens
Our taxi driver arrived on time at the house to pick Judy and me up. After verifying the destination was Dulles airport, he shot out of the neighborhood at warp six. He was a strange fellow as most ca ... [full story]


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Still in use 2000 years later
the Mexican path
our hotel terrace
our dream hotel resort
a postcard
lovely flowers
that's just real life don't want more
great sea just for us...meditate, no word, breathe in and out...smile!
Mosaics from Corinth
Hydra's flag
beach umbrellas
ice for sale
watching the hydrofoil approach Hydra
sunny weather
cat at the dock
She found herself a drink

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The Acropolis Museum and the Parthenon Marbles
athens greek islands
Motor bikes in Greek Islands
Travel & work
Mykonos 15-18 June 2009
Greece Apartment?
Need feedback on Greece plan!
Any tips on greek island hopping?
November trip to the Greek Islands
Delphi
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