Greece is marking the 50th anniversary of the restoration of its democracy with official ceremonies, exhibitions, and the issuing of a commemorative coin, reflecting on the resilience of democracy and the turbulent history surrounding its revival after the collapse of the military junta.
The restoration of democracy in Greece in 1974 was intricately connected to the Cyprus crisis, where a coup on the island triggered a series of events leading to the fall of the junta in Greece and the subsequent handover of power to a civilian government.
The resistance against the military dictatorship in Greece culminated in the student uprising at Athens Polytechnic, indicating the simmering discontent that ultimately contributed to the downfall of the junta and the restoration of democracy in the country.
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