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Discusses various political and economic issues related to Greece. Economic implications of terrorism on Greece; Effects of massive industrialization on the country; Relations of Greece with other countries.

Focuses on the socio-political conditions of Greece under the military rule. Behavioral norms outlined by the regime for women; Changes in the school history books ordered by the military government.

Discusses the statutes imposed by interior minister Brigadier General Stylianos Pattakos in Greece, as of July 1967. Justification given by Pattakos for his ban on beards; Illustration of the drop in newspaper circulations; Explanation for how the state-controlled National Broadcasting Institute has been turned into a propaganda tool; Reason for outlawing the music of Mikis Theodorakis.

The article reports on the coup d'état in Greece led by Artillery Colonel George Papadopoulos and his aides including Brigadier General Stylianos Pattakos and Colonel Nicholas Makarezos. Events involving the cleansing the government from communist influences, which include the abolition of the United Democratic Left and the imprisonment of former Premier George Papandreou and his son, Andreas, are noted. The junta's relationship with King Constantine is also mentioned.

Focuses on the political condition in Greece with emphasis on its relation with the U.S. Launch of a relentless campaign by the American embassy in Athens to undermine the democratically elected government of George Papandreou in Greece; Minister Andreas Papandreou's suggestion to make easier settlement of the remaining differences with Bulgaria; Apprehension regarding the U.S. contribution to the Prometheus plan for the military coup; Status of communism in Greece.

The article focuses on Greek politician George Papadopoulos as he took oath in 1972 to succeed the deposed head of state George Zoitakis. It states that the politician was appointed despite his many as his governmental roles suh as Foreign Minister and Minister of Foreign Policy. On the other hand, it tells that the deposition of Zoitakis has been insufficiently justified. It also says that some Greeks resented the support of the U.S. for the dictatorial government of Papadopoulos.

The article highlights the issues surrounding the returned liberties of Premier George Papadopoulos to the Greek people in 1969 in Greece. It states that the liberties include freedom of assembly and association, police warrants for homes and review of press censorship. It notes that the new rules have influenced the creation of village churches and discourage bar girls.

The article focuses on the efforts to secure enough votes to approve a junta's new constitution through a referendum in Greece. According to Premier George Papadopoulos, the release of 50 political prisoners including liberal George Papandreou and conservative Panayotis Kanellopoulos prior to the referendum would further gain popular approval It states that the proposed draft of military junta aims to control monarchic authority and significantly enhances military power.

The article discusses the failure of the countercoup staged by King Constantine of Greece against the ruling junta of Colonel George Papadopoulos, who assumed the role of Greek Premier. According to the author, Constantine has initially gone along with the coup thinking that he could offer a moderating influence on the colonels. It also states that Constantine was misled when he left the country in a self-imposed exile as the junta had no intention of dethroning the king.

The article reports on the social conditions in Greece when special military courts-martial have been set up all over the country to punish Greeks who offend against king, church, or junta. It states that after its first 100 days in power, the junta that took over Greece in a lightning coup has restored order to a country that was torn by political strife. Moreover, junta seeks to reform the country by issuing an almost endless list of dos and don'ts.

The article offers information on the dictatorial decree of the new Greek government that the junta of army officers moved ahead with their plan on reshaping and purifying Greek life and politics. It disbanded the youth organizations of all Greek political parties and banned 52 regional leagues of municipal officials throughout Greece and warned those that were left to stay out of politics. It notes that most Greeks could witness a more besieged democracy in Greece.

Describes the political and social state of Greece after the country became a police state in April 1967. Response of King Constantine II to the rebel officers who arrived at his palace to demand his support; Factors in the success of the coup; Justification of the coup as reaction to a Communist threat.

Presents author's views on Greek referendum and the law and order situation in Greece. Description of totalitarian police state in Greece; Form of government in Greece; Mechanism of the referendum; Role of colonels in handling the voting on the constitution; Relations between Greece and the U.S.

Focuses on the political condition of Greece. Charges against the revolutionary government leveled by Andreas Papandreou, the Greek-American who aspired to govern Greece; Target of the revolutionary government towards labor class and poor in Greece; Disappointment due to performance of juntas in the country; Commitment of juntas for bloodless revolution; Information about education of Prime Minister and his advisers; Blame on the revolutionary government to maintain its power using force.

The article discusses the trials and decisions for treason and insurrection of former Greece Dictator George Papadopoulos along with his 19 co-defendants at Korydallos Prison in Athens, Greece. Papadopoulos says to Court President Ioannis Deyannis that he will only answer to history and Greek people, resisting to enter a plea in his defense. It states that Papadopoulos was sentenced to death along with chief aides in the 1967 coup, Nicholas Makarezos and Stylianos Pattakos, before a firing squad. Meanwhile, men of Greek military police (ESA) who were alleged to be the inquisitors of the Papadopoulos regime also faced trial before a military tribunal. Moreover, the courts also try to find out the involvement of American Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in the coup.

The article discusses the cancellation of a contract between electronics producer Litton Industries and Greek Government, with attention paid to capital investment company Litton International Development Corp., that was founded because of the project in 1967. The author focuses on the Litton's nation-building program that aimed to attract investments to Western Peloponnesus and Crete, Greece, and to help the region's economic development.

The article offers information on the political protest by Polytechnic Institute Greek students against the regime of George Papadopoulos in Greece. According to the opposition leader John Zighdis, the protest will bring change to the nation while the government spokesman Byron Stamatopoulos said that the students are fighting a losing battle. The protest is about wanting to have the same kind of freedom from the government enjoyed by other European countries. The response of the police to the protest includes beating and dragging off the demonstrators.

The article reports on the law imposed by Greece's military junta that forbids drinkers to traditionally smash plates for celebration. It mentions that the breaking of plates conveys the approval of bouzouki music of merrymakers, with the most notable Aristotle Onassis in the clubs of Athens. In response, tavern and club owners closed their establishments as they are dismayed.

The article offers information related to the new constitution enacted by the Greece junta leaders led by Premier George Papadopoulos. It comments that though the new constitution is welcomed by most Greeks as a first move towards a return to parliamentary rule, the new constitution retains the vast power of the junta. It states that the constitution also creates a separate executive branch for the premier who will be virtually independent of the parliament.

The article discusses the alleged violent treatment of prisoners in Greece. It states that the prisoners were part of the 7,000 politicians and Communists arrested during the successful coup by unknown army officers led by Colonel George Papadopoulos in April 21, 1967. It notes that the prisoners have been tortured with beatings on the soles and electric shocks to the private parts of their body as reported by Amnesty International, an organization advocating human rights.

The article reports on the takeover of the Greek government by a military junta headed by Colonel George Papadopoulos who will become the Prime Minister of Greece. It mentions that several countries have resumed normal relations with the Papadopoulos government including Great Britain, Soviet Union and the U.S. It states that King Constantine has been exiled who fled to Rome in December 1967.

The article discusses the new government of Greece after a military coup in April 1967. It says that Colonel George Papadopoulos has served as Minister to the Premier while Brigadier General Stylianos Pattakos and Colonel Nicholas Makarezos assumed control as Interior Ministry and Minister of Coordination respectively. Meanwhile, Papadopoulos has led the Cabinet to establish a general directorate of government policy which will operate under his personal control and will give him veto power.

The article reports on the new regulations imposed by the new government in Greece in 1967. It states that the government banned various social practices and entertainment including football games, fireworks and indecent exposure. It also notes that it prohibited any performances which could affect social order, offend the Christian faith and harm its citizens.

Describes how the withdrawal of the Greek officers from Cyprus had initiated the events that led to the collapse of the military regime in Greece as of August 1974. Overview of the relations of Greece with Turkey from 1922 to 1974; Steps leading to the military junta's collapse; Public reception of Greek politician Constantine Karamanlis's return after 11 years of exile.

Focuses on the political issue in Greece in 1970. Rumors regarding the ordeal of Nicholas Vardikos, former head of Greek electricians' union, after his alleged arrest on April 23, 1967; Reason behind the decision of Vardikos to tell the truth behind his alleged arrest; Role of the Communists in the political conflict in Greece.

Focuses on the political developments taking place in Greece. Impact of the adverse report of the European Commission for Human Rights and Greece's preventive resignation from the Council of Europe, on the opinion of people about the Greek government; Opinion of the Westerners that what happens in Greece concerns everyone and is everyone's business; Information that Greece's waters are part of the region assigned to the Sixth Fleet of the U.S. for the strategic defense of its own security, of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the West.

Focuses on political and social conditions in Greece. Colonels' regime in Greece; Reference to Premier George Papadopoulos; Issues related to revolutionists; Implications of dismissal of 21 judges from their posts; Acceptance of legalism by colonels.

Focuses on the conditions of life under the military junta in Greece. Dismissal of the democratically elected leaders of Greek schools, courts, churches, unions, communications media, the civil service, and all branches of the armed services; History of attempts of the Communist takeover in Greece; Description of Greece by the U.S. Committee for Democracy in Greece.

Focuses on the political conditions in Greece following the military takeover. Participation of Socialist Party leader Andreas Papandreou in the politics; Discussion of his academic background; Election of Papandreou as Minister of Coordination in 1964; Reaction of the Greek on his entry into public life.

A reprint is presented of an article by the late Christopher Hitchens published in the December 14, 1973 issue on the overthrow of Georgios Papadopoulos, leader of the military government of Greece. The demonstrations which led to the removal of Papadopoulos are discussed. Divisions within the remaining leaders of the military government are considered. An increase in public opposition to the entire government is noted.

Describes the political and economic conditions in Greece in 1974. Overview of its new revolutionary council; Decline in the stock exchange of the country; Remittances being received by the country from workers abroad.

The article comments on the report that the military junta in Greece overthrew the government using a plan drawn up under the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and envisioning a war with a Communist country. It ponders whether there are other variations of Prometheus, as the plan was called, hidden somewhere. It states that people who spend their time forecasting history are burdened with the task of thinking big. It doubts whether the people of NATO did plan Prometheus.