Introduction Crete became part of Greece in 1913. Prior to then, it was under Ottoman rule from 1669-1897; then it functioned as an autonomous state until its union with Greece in 1913. The region of Crete includes several islands: Crete, of course, but also Gavdos, Gavdopoula, Dia, Chrysi, Koufonisi and the islands of Dionysades. The island…
Christmas Season in Siatista
""Can you remember how many times you asked the question "how many days are there left until Christmas?"' wrote in 1930 a columnist in the Thessaloniki...
