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…
Child abductions during WWII
By Sofia Pitsineli and Gregory Kontos Discovering an archival treasureThe archives of the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs are preserved by the Diplomatic...