German forces entered Athens, raising the Nazi swastika atop the Acropolis after lowering the Greek flag, marking a dark ...

A favorite tourist destination, Greece has become known as the summer capital of the world and not without good reason.

Eighty-four years ago, a dark chapter unfolded in modern Greek history—the invasion, or “entry,” of German troops into Athens ...

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This person is Konstantinos Koukidis. At 8:45 a.m., a German detachment led by Captain Jacob and Lieutenant Elsnic had ...

It was a Sunday on 27th April 1941, when German troops entered Athens. The capital's residents remained stubbornly locked in ...

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A sleepy peninsula west of Athens, the Peloponnese offers uniquely Greek experiences ranging from visits to olive farms, boat ...

While the rundown outskirts are certainly serving 'shabby chic', the heart of Greece's ancient capital is extraordinarily ...

Even if you’re the type of traveler who wants to spend as little time in the hotel as possible, it’s always helpful to stay ...

The mayor believes that by the time the work is finished, the birthplace of democracy will have shed 3 degrees off of annual ...