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Operation Mercury

A Legacy of Courage: What “Oxi Day” Means to the World

2021-10-28 by Phil Butler

Today, the world celebrates “Oxi Day” and a time not so long ago when a few stood against the mightiest army ever assembled.

Tags: 1940, Africa Corps, Balkans War, Crete resistance, Greco-Italian War, Greece, Greek resistance, Hitler, Ioannis Metaxas, Mussolini, Nazis, North Africa, Operation Barbarosa, Operation Mercury, Rommel, Third Reich

Resistance Fighter George Psychoundakis: The Legendary Cretan Runner

2019-08-22 by Phil Butler

George Pschoundakis' book

The death of George Psychoundakis at age 85 in Chania marks in bedrock legendary Cretan forthrightness. Here is a part of his epic story.

Tags: Cretan heroes, Cretans, Crete resistance, Crete stories, Episkopi, George Psychoundakis, Mouselas Valley, Nazi war, Operation Mercury, Patrick Leigh Fermor, The Cretan Runner, World War II

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Storm ELIAS

Breaking News: Storm Elias Hits Greece Hard

2023-09-27 By Victoria Udrea

The storm Elias has caused severe damage in many regions, with Evia being the most affected. The catastrophic effects will continue.

Crete rainfall

Weather Alert: Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains Coming to Greece

2023-09-24 By Victoria Udrea

According to the Hellenic National Meteorological Institute (EMY), bad weather will arrive on Monday and last for three days, affecting several areas throughout Greece, especially in western, central and northern regions.

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