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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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Hicran Cigdem Yorgancioglu RHODES RODOS GREECE YUNANISTAN Seyahatinden Gunluklerinden /siirlerinden bir kac kesit Eser Sahibi (H.ÇİĞDEM YORGANCIOĞLU) Bu gezi yazısına dair 5846 sayılı Fikir ve Sanat Eserleri Kanunu’ndan doğan mali ve manevi hakların gerçek sahibidir. All rightS are reserved . İki kıta arasından gelip üç kıtaya dönüp yüzümü Söyleyeceğim bugün de Rodos Adası için sözümü Güneş ilahı Helios’a göz kırptım , Yine gezdim yine hikayeler kırptım , [View Full Entry]

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Published: September 22nd 2009 | 19 Views | [diary=438746]

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Which words do I use to summarize one of the most beautiful places I have ever been? I have wanted to go to Greece for as long as I can remember, and Santorini was always the part I wanted to visit the most. The tiny C shaped island is composed of the remains of an enormous volcanic eruption some 3600 years ago that is thought to have contributed to the downfall of the ancient Minoan civilization by sending an enormous tsunami to neighboring Crete. In the center of the C sits a small black island which is actually the volcano's caldera, [View Full Entry]

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Published: September 21st 2009 | 369 Views | [diary=437312]

The Colors of Santorini
Red Beach
Orthodox Priest, Oia Village

Our trip to Kythira Island. 6th September. We leave from Nea Epivates , about a 15 minute walk away from Mama’s house at 6.30am and the bus carrying the group of 34 people heads towards Athens. After skirting Athens, we stopped at Corinth to see the Isthmus Canal- the canal near Corinthos allowing shipping to go from the Ionian to the Aegean Sea without having to go “the long way round”; we noticed there is now bungee jumping down the canal’s steep sides. We passed through Sparta, and eventually arrived in Neapolis, (a small town at the end of Peloponnesus) around [View Full Entry]

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Published: September 21st 2009 | 86 Views | [diary=438455]

Corinth Canal 2
Bungy Jumping Corinth Canal
Neapolis

By Drew2100
September 20th 2009
The Gang Europe » Greece » Attica » Athens
My group of friends in Greece. [View Full Entry]

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By Drew2100
September 20th 2009
Olympic Stadium Europe » Greece » Attica » Athens
Both the Old and the New. [View Full Entry]

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Published: September 20th 2009 | 18 Views | [diary=438190]

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Wednesday 15th Arrived at Santorini, but no chance we will go ashore - no dock, ashore by tender. The island was formed by a volcanic eruption (the world’s largest ever) eons ago - the resultant tidal wave (estimated 200+ feet high) wiped out the Minoan civilization and is believed by some to have caused the disappearance of Atlantis In any event, the main town is situated on the top of the cliffs, accessible from the port only by cable car or by donkey up the zig-zag “road”. The houses are brilliant white-washed structures, some built right on the edge of the [View Full Entry]

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Published: September 19th 2009 | 20 Views | [diary=437891]

The pool we didn't use
Old Corfu Castle
Corfu

Today was the last day of the summer school (the actual conference starts tomorrow). Since one of the speakers today got sick and cancelled at the last minute, we had half the day off, so we went sightseeing. So without further ado - pictures. Shana Tova to Everyone [View Full Entry]

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Published: September 18th 2009 | 38 Views | [diary=437712]

A Fortress High above Saloniki
Mt. Olympus
Saloniki Fat Cat

I am going to take a break from writing on this one and just let the photos speak for themselves. Enjoy! Nick [View Full Entry]

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Published: September 17th 2009 | 138 Views | [diary=434593]

Bread Vendor, Athens
Maintenance Crew, Parthenon, Athens
Nick over Athens

Monday, August 31, 2009 Monday was a rest-up day. Lee and I helped Tdom Bah and Jackie take down the canopies, repack the trailer and clean up the area. We left the rest of the group back at Dimitri’s and Sophia’s to rest. Wow! Don’t we sound like martyrs! Hahaha Not really, we were just there and it was easier to get it done and over! Back at the house, we rested. That was nice. We made Indian (oops, sorry David) Navajo Tacos. They were well received. Tuesday, September 1, 2009 First thing -- Let me wish a public HAPPY BIRTHDAY [View Full Entry]

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Published: September 18th 2009 | 53 Views | [diary=437321]

First Look
Church
History Alive

Tuesday 17th August Androniki, a relative from Melbourne comes to stay with us for a few days. We go to Salonika and show her the main sights. Androniki makes some pastelli (a sesame and nut bar) to show us how to do it. She asked for a blender to crush the nuts which were to be added to the mixture, but we used a meat mallot and it seemed to work OK. We enjoyed the wonderful news that there was a new addition to the Haritonidis/ Anderton Family with the safe arrival of Isabella. On 1st September we go with Androniki [View Full Entry]

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Published: September 16th 2009 | 73 Views | [diary=437131]

Hardware Store Arnea
Androniki Cooking
Peppers For Sale