40 Fascinating Photos Capture Street Scenes of Greece in the 1970s

In the 1970s, Greece experienced significant political and social upheaval. The country was under a military dictatorship from 1967 to 1974, which had a profound impact on Greek society. The dictatorship was marked by censorship, political repression, and human rights abuses. However, after the fall of the dictatorship in 1974, Greece transitioned to a democratic government.

The 1970s also saw Greece’s entry into the European Economic Community (EEC) in 1979, marking an important step in the country’s integration into the European Union.

Economically, Greece faced challenges, including high inflation and public debt, but also experienced periods of growth and modernization in sectors such as tourism and shipping. Culturally, the 1970s were a time of artistic and intellectual creativity, with significant contributions to literature, music, and the arts.

These fascinating photos were taken by wilford peloquin that show street scenes of Greece in August 1977.