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Revolutionary Struggle

The group "Revolutionary Struggle" has claimed responsibility for a number of attacks in Greece. Who are they?

Fast Facts on Greece

A quick look at facts and figures on Greece - population, life expectancy, land mass, and more.

Aristotle Onassis - Quick Facts on Aristotle Onassis, Greek shipping magnate

Aristotle Onassis - quick facts on Aristotle Onassis, the Greek shipping magnate who married Jacqueline Kennedy.

Athens Earthquake - the Aftermath

Ongoing aid efforts and the impact of the September 1999 quake.

Earthquake Strikes Greece

Early account of the damage and effect of the quake.

Elections in Greece 2000

Quick look at the campaign determining the government of Greece. Will New Democracy or PASOK prevail?

Election Update

The results of the exciting tally of the votes in the vigorous campaign.

NATO Strikes - What's the Impact on Greece

Roundup of news sources on the NATO strikes in Kosovo in the spring of 1999.

Greece in the Second World War

A quick look at some of the key events of World War II in Greece.

Documents related to the Greece-FYROM Dispute

From Hellenic Resource Network, various on-line documents pertaining to the conflicts between Greece and the Former Yugoslavian Republic.

History of Modern Greece - Primary Documents

Extensive on-line collection of key documents, including the Greek Constitution, World War II, the Aegean Dispute, and much more.

Lobby for Cyprus Homepage

Well-organized, award-winning page promoting the solution of the Cyprus problem from the Greek perspective.

Macedonia After the Greek War of Independence

An introduction to the history of Macedonia since 1821. By J. S. Koliopoulos, Professor of Modern History at Aristotle University.

Macedonia in the First Period of Ottoman Rule

From the 15th century till 1821, here's a look at this intriguing period. By I. K. Hassiotis, Professor of Modern History at Aristotle University.

The Truth about Macedonia

Page alleging to solve the debate and thwart Slavic propaganda about this dispute. Includes historic quotes, and excerpts from "other points of view" which support the basic premise of the page.
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