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Stolen Greek Antiquities Return Home from Bern, Switzerland

Two illegally removed Greek artefacts were repatriated recently to Greece from Bern, Switzerland.

Greece Makes Accessible Tourism and Culture a Top Priority

Ensuring Greek tourism and culture are equally accessible to all and inclusive is a top government priority.

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 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.

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.

Greece Celebrates Long-awaited Opening of Larissa’s Ancient Theater

The Ancient Theater of Larissa has opened to the public, following 21 years of restoration works.

Greek Traditional Dances, Music and Events Added to National Intangible Cultural Heritage List

New Greek traditional dances, music and events, which reflect the diversity of Greece’s culture, have been added to the national intangible cultural heritage list.

Crete: Cable Car to Make Diktaean Cave More Accessible

Crete’s Diktaean Cave, believed to be the birthplace of Zeus, will be equipped with a cable car to make it fully accessible.

Greece Invited to Submit Films for the 96th Oscars Race

Greek film producers invited to submit movies for Oscar nomination, deadline August 31.

Nafplio’s Bourtzi Fortress to Open for Visits from August 5

The Bourtzi Fortress in Nafplio, which has been closed for years, will reopen to the public on August 5 after an extensive restoration.

Peloponnese: Bourtzi Fortress in Nafplio to Reopen for Visitors

The Bourtzi Fortress in the harbor of Nafplio, Peloponnese, reopens to visitors for free in August.

‘Green Cultural Routes’ Initiative in Greece Kicks Off, Events Available for All

Greece’s Green Cultural Routes initiative, which includes free tours and educational programs, promotes sustainability and heritage preservation.

Athens to Host First-ever Piano City Festival in May

Piano City Athens, the first festival of its kind in the Greek capital, will offer a unique musical experience with performances in public squares among other locations.

GNTO: Safeguarding Culture is Key to Future of Tourism

The importance of culture as a key pillar of Greek tourism development was highlighted during the Council of Europe’s cultural routes forum on Crete.

Culture and Sustainability Focus of Greece’s Tourism Strategy

Culture and sustainability are at the center of Greece’s tourism strategy for the next day, according to Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

Culture Ministry Invites Greek Filmmakers to Submit Movies for Oscars 2023

The Culture Ministry has invited Greek filmmakers to submit their movies for consideration for Greece’s official entry in the 95th Academy Awards (Oscars 2023).

Culture Ministry: Restoration of Larissa’s Ancient Theater will Finish in 2023

The restoration project of the open-air Ancient Theater of Larissa is on schedule and will be completed by 2023, according to the Greek Culture Ministry.

Museums in Ioannina, Heraklion and Metsovo Get Certification

Three Greek museums located in Ioannina, Metsovo and Heraklion, Crete, have received the “Certified Museum” label by the Culture Ministry.

Greece Hopes ‘Fagan Fragment’ Return to Pave Way for Parthenon Marbles

Italy set a precedent on Saturday, June 4, returning to Greece an artefact removed from the Parthenon frieze known as the “Fagan fragment”.

Greece Sends Loud Message with ‘Reunite Parthenon’ Stamp Series

Greek postal service ELTA has released a commemorative series of stamps featuring the illegally removed parts of the Parthenon, in efforts to raise awareness for the return of the ancient sculptures to Athens.