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World’s First Maria Callas Museum Opens its Doors in Athens

The world's first Maria Callas Museum has opened in Athens, celebrating the iconic soprano's legacy.

Culture Ministry to Restore Nafpaktos Castle Fortifications

The Greek Culture Ministry is restoring Nafpaktos Castle to preserve its medieval history and cultural importance.

Beijing: Greek Minister Addresses Climate Change, Heritage Protection at 6th Taihe Forum

Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni represented Greece at the 6th Taihe Forum in Beijing and held talks to strengthen Greece-China ties.

TV Show Filmed on Mykonos Among Top 10 Most Popular on Netflix

Mykonos, one of Greece’s most popular islands, has contributed to the popularity of the Netflix series “A Perfect Story”.

Amorgos Getting Ready for its 14th International Film Festival

From 12 to 17 November, Amorgos will host the 14th International Short Film Festival with films from around the world.

Peloponnese: Pylos to Celebrate 196th Battle of Navarino

The town of Pylos in the Peloponnese will host the Navarinia 2023 to celebrate the 196th Battle of Navarino, a historic event honoring Greece's independence.

Greek Culture Ministry to Upgrade Old Archaeological Museum of Mytilini

The Greek Culture Ministry unveiled plans for the restoration of the Old Archaeological Museum of Mytilini.

Greek Culture Ministry to Restore Damaged UNESCO-listed Monastery of Hosios Loukas

Greece will be actively restoring UNESCO-listed Hosios Loukas Monastery damaged by fire last August.

Greece-Japan Year of Culture and Tourism on Ministry’s Agenda

Greece and Japan are planning to host many activities for the "Year of Culture and Tourism” initiative scheduled to take place next year.

Thessaloniki Metro to Present Five Stations-Museums and Two Archaeological Sites

The new metro system in Thessaloniki will showcase the city’s rich history at stations/museums and nearby archaeological sites.

Ionian Islands Region Requests for Corfu to be Included in Guinness Book of Records

The Region of Ionian Islands is seeking for Corfu to be recognized as the island with the most musicians and philharmonic bands per capita.

Western Greece: €5.89m in NSRF Funds for Upgrades at Cultural Historic Sites

Renovations and upgrades to cultural sites in Western Greece will take place under a 5.89-million-euro budget of NSRF funds.

Greece Allocates Funds to Upgrade Museum Experience

Greece will allocate 29.5 million euros to actions aimed at enhancing the visitor experience at Greek museums, sites and monuments.

Greek Culture Ministry Launches Museum Certification Program in Epirus Region

The Greek Culture Ministry has initiated a pioneering pilot project to certify museums in the region of Epirus to preserve cultural heritage.

Local Gov’t Elections: Opening Hours for Greek Museums, Sites on Sunday, Oct 8

A number of museums and archaeological sites in Greece will close early on local government election day, Sunday, October 8.

‘Cycladic Identity’ Initiative to Safeguard Cyclades Island Heritage

The protection of Cycladic island culture, biodiversity and intangible cultural heritage is the focus of the new ‘Cycladic Identity’ initiative.

Oscars 2023: Greece’s ‘Behind the Haystacks’ Up for Best Int’l Feature Film Award

The film ‘Behind the Haystacks’ will be Greece’s official entry in the Best International Feature Film category at the 96th Academy Awards.

Winner of ‘Elafonisos Through Your Eyes’ Photo Competition Announced

The Municipality of Elafonisos announced the winning entry of its photo contest that invited visitors to “capture” how they saw the island.

Greece and Saudi Arabia Look to Build Stronger Cultural Relations

Greece and Saudi Arabia are exploring ways to strengthen their cultural bonds through collaboration in a number of areas.

Greece to Hold Egyptian Culture Week in Athens in 2024

Greece will host the Egyptian Cultural Week in Athens in 2024, according to the Greek Culture Ministry.