Greece

Country Greece
Capital Athens
Continent Europe
Currency Euro(EUR)
Languages Greek

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Greece achieved 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 supporters of the king and Communist rebels. Following the latter's defeat in 1949, Greece joined NATO in 1952. In 1967, a group of military officers seized power, establishing a military dictatorship that suspended many political liberties and forced the king to flee the country. In 1974, democratic elections and a referendum created a parliamentary republic and abolished the monarchy. In 1981, Greece joined the EC (now the EU); it became the 12th member of the European Economic and Monetary Union in 2001. In 2010, the prospect of a Greek default on its euro-denominated debt created severe strains within the EMU and raised the question of whether a member country might voluntarily leave the common currency or be removed.

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Bribery scandals in Greece's public sector show persistence of corruption - ReutersBribery scandals in Greece's public sector show persistence of corruption  Reuters

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Video. Greece marks Independence Day with military parade and ceremonies - Euronews.comVideo. Greece marks Independence Day with military parade and ceremonies  Euronews.com

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Schools shut after devastating floods hit Greek tourist islands | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahSchools shut after devastating floods hit Greek tourist islands | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Greece To Prohibit Surrogacy For Single Men And Same-Sex Male Couples - greekcitytimes.comGreece To Prohibit Surrogacy For Single Men And Same-Sex Male Couples  greekcitytimes.com

US oil producer Chevron interested in gas exploration in another two blocks off Crete, says Greece - ReutersUS oil producer Chevron interested in gas exploration in another two blocks off Crete, says Greece  Reuters

Deloitte Study: Prospects of the ICT Sector in Greece - DeloitteDeloitte Study: Prospects of the ICT Sector in Greece  Deloitte

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Greece: More action needed to maintain strong growth and fiscal sustainability - OECDGreece: More action needed to maintain strong growth and fiscal sustainability  OECD

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Greece shares higher at close of trade; Athens General Composite up 0.78% - Investing.com UKGreece shares higher at close of trade; Athens General Composite up 0.78%  Investing.com UK

Greece not ready to send troops to Ukraine, Mitsotakis says - eKathimerini.comGreece not ready to send troops to Ukraine, Mitsotakis says  eKathimerini.com

Greece earthquakes: What tourists need to know as Santorini declares emergency - The Economic TimesGreece earthquakes: What tourists need to know as Santorini declares emergency  The Economic Times

Water woes in Greece - CNNWater woes in Greece  CNN

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The Most Accessible And Powerful Passports: Spain And Greece Top New Astons Ranking - ForbesThe Most Accessible And Powerful Passports: Spain And Greece Top New Astons Ranking  Forbes

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Greece’s Summer Quiet Hours Begin: Noise Restrictions in Effect - tovima.comGreece’s Summer Quiet Hours Begin: Noise Restrictions in Effect  tovima.com

How to Experience the Legendary Slow-Living in Greece - GreekReporter.comHow to Experience the Legendary Slow-Living in Greece  GreekReporter.com

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Greece to spend more than 25 bln euros in arms procurements by 2036 - ReutersGreece to spend more than 25 bln euros in arms procurements by 2036  Reuters

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Israel Joins Multinational Air Force Exercise In Greece Alongside Qatar And 10 Other Nations - greekcitytimes.comIsrael Joins Multinational Air Force Exercise In Greece Alongside Qatar And 10 Other Nations  greekcitytimes.com

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