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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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5 days ago: jonathanandzara published a blog
The Pulse of Mykonos
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]

Island Paradise- Oia
6 days ago: Gabriela and Tony published a blog
Island Paradise- Oia
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]

Chillin in Naxos
14 days ago: Carly and Jez published a blog
Chillin in Naxos
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]

People!
14 days ago: Thirsty Hurst published a blog
People!
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]

Wilson!!! Wilson!!!
15 days ago: Thirsty Hurst published a blog
Wilson!!! Wilson!!!
October 21st 2009  Europe » Greece » South Aegean » Ios
Last night I got some much needed sleep. Well rested, I went for a run to familiarize myself with part of the island. I set out towards the beach where I’d likely spend most of my day. Getti ... 4 photos [full story]

Jens birthday on Ios
18 days ago: Andy n Jen published a blog
Jens birthday on Ios
September 29th 2009  Europe » Greece » South Aegean » Ios
Well this was by far the funnest island of our trip... Arriving in Ios it was straight into the pool for Andy Pandy and as for me I hit up a deck chair for some more well deserved sunbaking... Strawbe ... 32 photos [full story]

Magical Santorini
18 days ago: Andy n Jen published a blog
Magical Santorini
September 26th 2009  Europe » Greece » South Aegean » Santorini
Well this Island was just magical... The postcards don't do it justice at all. Dinner was served on the side of a cliff top overlooking the Caldera on the first night. It was breathtakingly beautif ... 47 photos [full story]

34 days ago: Mike2009 published a blog
Day 6: Patmos
October 1st 2009  Europe » Greece » South Aegean » Patmos
October 1, 2009 Judy and I were the first passengers off the ship on tenders today along with only three other crew going ashore right at 8am. I guess the others had later tours planned or just sle ... [full story]

Greek island... Second Island...
36 days ago: Andy n Jen published a blog
Greek island... Second Island...
October 24th 2009  Europe » Greece » South Aegean » Paros
Paros is a beautiful small fishing island. It has quaint cobbled streets that can be explored in a just a few hours. On arrival we were greeted by a lovel host at Pension Demitrios. We stayed in a ... 17 photos [full story]

Greek Island Sailing baby!!!!!!!!!!
36 days ago: Andy n Jen published a blog
Greek Island Sailing baby!!!!!!!!!!
September 22nd 2009  Europe » Greece » South Aegean » Mykonos
Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111 By far our highlight so far... An early start saw us set sail on the blue star ferries... destination one Mykonos. Arriving in the port ... 13 photos [full story]


South Aegean Blog Entries

Paros - Naousa
Mykonos 1
Three of the five windmills on the hill
Blue Domes 1
2nd sunset
Moon Rising
Sunset over Thirasia Island
Jennifer and the Donkeys
Restaurant terrace
Photo 7
SunsetFog
StrangeFruit
Hey
Sunset on the approach to Mykonos
zzz
The endless job of untangling and drying the fishing nets

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