Athens, Greece

Tear Gas and Flash Bangs in Syntagma

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June 27th 2011
Our last morning in Santorini, we had breakfast again on our terrace and took advantage of the facilities for a morning swim before showering and checking out. We headed to the airport for our early afternoon flight and were informed upon arrival that due to protests in Athens, our flight had been cancelled and we couldn't return to Athens until next day. Even the ferries were on strike so we ... read more

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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 Worl... ... read more