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World War Two

Next Month: The 73rd Anniversary of the Battle of Crete

2014-04-23 by Phil Butler

Maleme tree

Coming next month, one of the most momentous and notorious events in Crete history is celebrated. May 20th, 1941, the skies over this ancient island darkened with the parachutes of thousands of Nazi paratroopers in what was one of the largest airborne invasions in history. The Battle of Crete saw the Third Reich victorious, but not without massive resistance from Cretans and British soldiers stationed there.

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Vladimir Putin Sets Wreath Honoring Fallen V-Day Heroes

2013-05-08 by Phil Butler

Vladimir Putin laid flowers at the memorial signs established in honour of the hero cities by the Kremlin wall.

“This war is not an ordinary war. It is the war of the entire Russian people. Not only to eliminate the danger hanging over our heads, but to aid all people groaning under the yoke of Fascism” – Josef Stalin – 22nd June 1941

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Greek Taxi Drivers on Nationwide Strike

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Taxi drivers are opposing the government’s proposal to set a higher minimum tax rate for self-employed individuals, regardless of their reported earnings.

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Who Are the Kallikantzaroi Greek Christmas Goblins?

2023-12-02 By Mihaela Lica Butler

The kallikantzaroi are tiny goblins who emerge from beneath the earth’s surface during the holiday season. According to Greek folklore, these creatures aim to cause chaos by stealing sweets and creating havoc in people’s homes.

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