Athens commemorates its 80th Nazi occupation anniversary, with limited acknowledgement of its past.
Athens commemorates the 80th anniversary of its liberation from Nazi Germany, yet the city's Nazi past remains largely unacknowledged. A modest memorial marks the site of the Gestapo's former headquarters, highlighting the minimal recognition of the atrocities during the 1941-44 occupation. Historian Menelaos Charalampidis has initiated Athens History Walks to preserve historical sites. The legacy of the civil war and conservative government disinterest have hindered remembrance efforts.
October 12, 2024
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