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Greece Welcomes Three Ancient Artefacts from Atlanta’s Michael C. Carlos Museum

Greece is welcoming the return of three ancient Greek artefacts from Emory University’s Michael C. Carlos Museum collection.

Greece Heightens Drive to Retrieve Stolen Items Including Parthenon Marbles

Greece is heightening its drive to retrieve cultural assets that have been illegally removed from the country key among these the Parthenon Marbles.

Greece Presents the World with the Restored ‘Parthenon of Macedonia’

After 16 years of restoration work, the palace of King Phillip II in Aigai, Macedonia, Greece, opened its doors to the public.

Return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece is a National Goal, Says Minister

Culture Minister Lina Mendoni reiterated the Greek government’s call for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece.

Investments, Parthenon Marbles Top Greek PM’s London Visit

Greek PM is in London to request the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece and discuss investment opportunities.

Thessaloniki Ready to Welcome its Own Metro in 2024

Thessaloniki will finally get its own new metro set to launch operations next year.

Heraklion Archaeological Museum a New Stop in Iter Vitis European Cultural Route

The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion has joined the Iter Vitis Cultural Route that is designed to promote wine tourism.

Royal Palace of Philip II in Aiges to Open Soon for Visitors

The Royal Palace of Philip II in Aiges, one of Greece's most significant archaeological sites, is slated to open to the public in December following major restoration.

Archaeology: Excavation on Despotikos Islet Unveils Important Findings

A headless marble Kouros sculpture is among the most important findings unearthed during an excavation at the island of Despotiko.

Greece and China Put Culture High on Agenda of Talks

Greece and China explore ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation and deepen engagements in the field of culture.

Cyclists Ride from London to Athens Promoting Return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece

Cyclists will ride 3,500km from London to Athens to raise awareness for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece.

Antikythera Shipwreck: New Excavation Brings Fascinating Finds to Surface

Swiss and Greek archaeologists made new and fascinating finds at the Antikythera shipwreck in southeastern Peloponnese.

Greece Recovers Hundreds of Looted Artifacts from Dealer Robin Symes

Greece to welcome hundreds of artifacts, including a 2nd century bronze statue of Alexander the Great, after a 17-year legal battle.

Thessaloniki Metro Almost Ready, Greek PM on First Test Run

Thessaloniki’s metro, to serve almost 250,000 commuters a day once completed, is almost ready.

Greece Briefly Opens Kasta Tomb in Amphipolis to Visitors

Small groups can now visit the Kasta Tomb at the ancient site of Amphipolis in Central Macedonia.

Greece Welcomes Parthenon Fragments Returned by the Vatican

Greece welcomed three ancient fragments from the Parthenon, returned by the Vatican Museums to Athens.

Elefsina’s Archaeological Museum Reopens After Refurbishment

Elefsina's Archaeological Museum has reopened with a modernized approach that included audio-visual media and an upgraded presentation of its exhibits.

Greece Welcomes the Return of 29 Illegally Removed Antiquities 

Twenty-nine illegally removed Greek antiquities will be returned to Greece from the United States.

Spinalonga Leprosy Center to Be Converted into Exhibition Space

The Leprosy center and hospital on Spinalonga island, Crete, will be converted into multiuse spaces, according to the Greek Culture Ministry.

Vatican Returns 3 Parthenon Fragments to Greece Setting an Example

The Vatican agreed this week to return three sculpture fragments from the Parthenon to Greece.