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Central Committee Of The Northern Epirote Struggle
The Central Committee of the Northern Epirote Struggle (KEVA; Kentriki Epitropi Voreioepirotikou Agonos: Central; el, Κεντρική Επιτροπή Βορειοηπειρωτικού Αγώνα), was an resistance faction composed of Greeks, ethnic Greeks whose goal was to overthrow the People's Socialist Republic of Albania, regime of Enver Hoxha and seek the annexation of the Northern Epirus, which is located in South Albania, southern Albania. KEVA was established during the World War II where Greece was still Axis occupation of Greece, occupied by the Axis powers but played its role during the Cold War when the United States and its CIA, intelligence agencies attempted to contain the influence of communism in the region. The organization conducted various activities, including gathering information, providing support, and coordinating agent groups in Albania. Leadership and membership The organization was led by various individuals, including Stefanos Venakidhis, who also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greeks
The Greeks or Hellenes (; el, Έλληνες, ''Éllines'' ) are an ethnic group and nation indigenous to the Eastern Mediterranean and the Black Sea regions, namely Greece, Cyprus, Albania, Italy, Turkey, Egypt, and, to a lesser extent, other countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. They also form a significant diaspora (), with Greek communities established around the world.. Greek colonies and communities have been historically established on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea, but the Greek people themselves have always been centered on the Aegean and Ionian seas, where the Greek language has been spoken since the Bronze Age.. Until the early 20th century, Greeks were distributed between the Greek peninsula, the western coast of Asia Minor, the Black Sea coast, Cappadocia in central Anatolia, Egypt, the Balkans, Cyprus, and Constantinople. Many of these regions coincided to a large extent with the borders of the Byzantine Empire of the late 11th cent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
