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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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By Teplyn
September 19th 2008

Friday Sept 19

Europe » Greece » Attica » Athens

A rather uneventful week in comparison to last weekend, but it was certainly appreciated. Our stove finally got fixed on Wednesday, along with our clogged toilet - apparently the roomies have yet to learn that you really cannot flush toilet paper here. Had a CYA “town meeting” last night to discuss any problems we’ve encountered these first few weeks living in Athens. While I admit the whole laundry situation is rather inconvenient, you would think it was the end of the world for some of the kids here! I guess I’m not the only one trying to adjust to an unfamiliar [View Full Entry]

By grahamandtracey
September 19th 2008

Tsilivi, Zakynthos

Europe » Greece » Ionian Islands » Zakynthos

In thinking mode

Firstly, just like to sday Hello to Mary, the lovely receptionist at Mavrikos hotel in Tsilivi, Zakynthos (Zante). She truly is a gem and helped us along with bits and bobs...so Mary if you're reading this, drop us a line to say hello ! So....Zante. The flight with Monarch from Manchester had the MP George Galloway on with his presumably wife and possibly brother and sister-in-law. Flight delayed slightly, but with a tail wind we weren't that late on arrival. The heat after getting off the aircraft hit you like a steam train, and at 37c you can understand why. Our [View Full Entry]

By Rosadon
September 19th 2008

Two old turkeys in Greece

Europe » Greece » Attica » Athens

Lufthansa treated us well
I admire these giants but do not enjoy the long flights.

That title line is probably old and sick but I use it anyway. Unfortunately, we are home without having been able to post any blog information because we simply could not arrange the download of pictures that I would have liked. So, I'm going to build that journey in 2 or 3 day stages, by locale, as we visitied Athens first, then hopped islands, then returned to the mainland for a 2nd 4-day tour. In broad terms, Greece is everything you dreamed of and more. Sometimes the more is not as enjoyable as the dreams but for thousands of years it [View Full Entry]

By McGoose
September 18th 2008

Beach Bums

Europe » Greece » South Aegean » Paros

Me on the Blue Beach in Paros

Robyn and I slept in and then got on the internet at the first internet cafe we have seen where you can bring your laptop and go on for unlimited amounts of time. A nice discovery. In the afternoon we walked over to the "Blue Beach" and got an umbrella and a few rays, plus a Mediterranean dip. In the afternoon we walked around the abandoned town and then finally stopped for a drink to watch the sunset. [View Full Entry]

By stellachristin
September 18th 2008

ich lebe immernoch :)

Europe » Greece » South Aegean » Kos

das progarmm fuer den babyspielkreis

sooo...hab mich ja hier schon laenger nicht mehr verewigt. mir ist es in den letzten wochen ziemlich gut ergangen. der grosse ansturm der letzten wochen ist vorbei. jedenfalls bei den maxis also den aelteren kindern. den die ferien sind in deutschland jetzt endgueltig vorbei und das heisst wir haben nur noch kleene. aber davon reichlich. so um die 20 jeden tag! und die wollen auch erstmal beschaeftigt werden. ausserdem gibt es im september 2 wochen lang ein ganz spezielles angebot: den babyspielkreis......ja klingt super spannend oder? aber es ist eigentlich ganz schoen. erstens is das nur ei [View Full Entry]

By blitzkriegastra
September 17th 2008

Roentgenstunde

Europe » Greece » Central Macedonia » Kavala

Es regnet!
Typisch Europa!

Was haben ein Opel Astra und ein Röntgen-Gerät gemeinsam? Gute Frage, das Einzige wohl, dass beide am heutigen Tag einmal zur gleichen Zeit am gleichen Ort waren: der türkisch-griechischen Grenze. Nach einer recht billigen Nacht für 60 türkisches Geld (Zur Wiederholung: 1 Euro = 1,74 Geld) in einem 2-Zimmer Appartement mit 5 Betten, einem Balkon, einer Kochecke und nur einer Minute Fußweg zum Strand und einer kleinen Diskussion, ob der Rückweg über Albanien oder dem Kosovo eingeschlagen wird (Wir entschieden uns dann trotz Ein- und Ausreisegebühr von jeweils 10 Euro für Albanie [View Full Entry]

By dreamscometrue
September 17th 2008

This is, where I will live in 2009...

Europe » Greece » Attica » Athens

View to Pallini (1)
Sept. 16th 2008

Here are some shots I took while driving around and from the balcony. [View Full Entry]

By Just a bird
September 17th 2008

SYROS ISLAND

Europe » Greece » South Aegean » Syros

SYROS
SYROS

The name Syros emanates rather from or that it meant “rocky” in ancient . The hostage reports him in the “Odyssey” as . The archaeological discoveries that came in the light in the dues of passed century in , in North-easternly the island, are dated from the 2.800 B.C., the ' period of of culture. The discoveries are graves, figurines, vessels and utensiles that now are found shared in the National Archaeological MuseumIn Syros been born the archaic philosopher, natural and astronomer , in t [View Full Entry]

By Deborah
September 17th 2008

Update from 4 Go Missing in the Mediterranean!

Europe » Greece » Attica » Athens

the harbour we arrived in
All is calm until a ship has to be loaded then "running of the bulls meets a riot" starts

Hello there folks, the circus has arrived in Istanbul, to the haunting sound of the call to prayer for the moslem faith, as it is Ramadan a particularly important call they say, and as I sit here and write this streams head for the wide range of mosques, ladies one side men the other - whilst the christians continue on with normal day.... Maybe Turkey is the recipe for getting this religious differences drama sorted!! Having been round since 10000 BC they've got through a few squabbles apparently!! A modern / historic mix of experiences to date here and very impressive [View Full Entry]

the santorini digs - another great internet effort deb

The seriously cute Santorini village of Oia

By Just a bird
September 17th 2008

EASTERN AEGEAN-IKARIA

Europe » Greece

IKARIA-EVDILOS

IKARIA WAS LIVED, when became for first time intermediary station between continental Greece and from Asia Minor coast in the beginning of season of Coper, while was developed the commercial contacts between Europe and Asia and the travellers passed from a continent in the other following the way: Paros, Naxos, Delos, Syros, Mykonos, Ikaria, Samos. Ikaria is one from the bigger islands of Eastern Aegean, his geographic locality is: 37o 35 ' 41.42 " N - 26o09'30.88 " E. Has extent 255 square kilometres with length 102 kilometres and her population amounts in 6.074 residents (inven [View Full Entry]

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