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History as inspiration for the future The upcoming celebration of the 200 years since the outbreak of the Greek Revolution of 1821 and the War of Independence will be a key historical event: it is both an occasion to recognize the struggles and sacrifices of our people, while it also requires us to think on the present-day position of our country and its future. The bicentennial requires a coordinated approach to the organization of related events, backed

The island of Spetses played an integral part in the Greek War of Independence and the subsequent birth of the modern Greek state. Revolution broke out in 1821, and Spetses was the first Greek island to raise the flag of Revolution, in the church of St. Nicholas in the old harbour. Even today, many traditional fishing boats