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November 17: A Milestone for Democracy in Greece

17 november greece politechneio

November 17 is one of the most significant dates in modern Greek history. On this day, Greece commemorates the Polytechnic Uprising (also known as the “Athens Polytechnic Rebellion”) of 1973, […]

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  • Culture & Heritage, Daily life in Leros, History

October 28th – Oxi Day – on Leros

Leros celebrates OXI Day with parades, ceremonies, and joyful gatherings of families honoring Greece’s spirit of freedom....

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15 facts about Leros island Greece
  • Daily life in Leros

15 Fascinating Facts About Leros

15 facts about Leros island Greece
Discover Leros through 15 fascinating facts - its history, villages, festivals, tunnels, shipwrecks, and traditions. Explore the island’s unique culture with workshops, tours, and local experiences....

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War Museum, Leros, military history.
Leros War museum
  • Museums

Discovering the Military History of Leros: Exploring the War Museum of World War II

War Museum, Leros, military history.
Leros War museum
Discover the history of World War II at the War Museum in Leros, Greece. Explore a collection of artifacts, exhibits, and documents that provide a unique insight into the battles, resistance movements, and civilian experiences of the conflict. From weapons...

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volunteers 1941
volunteers 1941
  • History

The Dodecanese Volunteer Regiment: A Fight for Freedom and National Independence

volunteers 1941
volunteers 1941
The Dodecanese Volunteer Regiment is one of the most remarkable chapters of the Greco-Italian War. Despite the Dodecanese Islands being under Italian occupation since 1912, this did not stop the Dodecanesian people from actively participating in the struggle for Greek...

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The Last Survivors of the Vasilissa Olga
The Last Survivors of the Vasilissa Olga
  • History

The Last Survivors of the “Vasilissa Olga”: A Tale of Valor and Tragedy

The Last Survivors of the Vasilissa Olga
The Last Survivors of the Vasilissa Olga
On September 26, 1943, the Greek destroyer "Vasilissa Olga" met a tragic fate in the Aegean Sea. Under heavy German air attack, the ship was struck by multiple bombs, resulting in a devastating explosion that claimed the lives of most...

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Vasilissa Olga: A Leros Legend
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Vasilissa Olga: A Leros Legend

Vasilissa Olga: A Leros Legend
Discover the heroic legacy of the Greek destroyer Vasilissa Olga, a symbol of courage and resistance during World War II. Explore its pivotal role in defending Leros, its participation in key naval battles, and its lasting impact on the island’s...

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The Life, Heroic Actions, and Glorious End of the Commander of the Destroyer Spetsai-Leros
The Life, Heroic Actions, and Glorious End of the Commander of the Destroyer Spetsai-Leros
  • History

The Life and Heroic Actions of the Commander of the Destroyer “Queen Olga”

The Life, Heroic Actions, and Glorious End of the Commander of the Destroyer Spetsai-Leros
The Life, Heroic Actions, and Glorious End of the Commander of the Destroyer Spetsai-Leros

George Blessas, the youngest of five siblings, was born in Argostoli, Kefalonia on October 19, 1905. His parents were Panagis Blessas and Anna Blessas, née Assani, both from old families […]

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The Button of the Fallen: Lieutenant Alan Phipps Leros
  • History

The Button of the Fallen: Lieutenant Alan Phipps

The Button of the Fallen: Lieutenant Alan Phipps Leros
Explore the heroic story of Lieutenant Allan Phipps (RN), his bravery during the Battle of Leros in WWII, his tragic death, and the legacy left behind. Learn about his family's connection to this history and the discovery of his Royal...

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9.Gianni Rossetti. The first dead Italian at the area. To honour him, they gave his name to the Air Base.
9.Gianni Rossetti. The first dead Italian at the area. To honour him, they gave his name to the Air Base.
  • Historical Sites, History

The Hangars of the Air Base of Leros – Regio Aeroport “Gianni Rossetti”

9.Gianni Rossetti. The first dead Italian at the area. To honour him, they gave his name to the Air Base.
9.Gianni Rossetti. The first dead Italian at the area. To honour him, they gave his name to the Air Base.
Among the Aegean islands, the most strategic role in the evolution of Italian architecture in Dodecanese played by the island of Leros. This happened because of its geographical location in the Mediterranean Sea and because of its particular morphology. These...

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