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Greek PM Calls for Return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has called for the United Kingdom to return the Parthenon marbles to Athens.

Ancient Olympia and its Games Come to Life via AI Program

Ancient Olympia and the Olympic Games come to life thanks to a new digital revival project released by the Greek Culture Ministry and Microsoft.

National Theater of Rhodes to Get €20m Revamp

The National Theater of the island of Rhodes will get a 20-million-euro revamp, according to an announcement by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

New Archaeological Museum of Messolonghi Ready to Open

The new Archaeological Museum of Messolonghi is getting ready to open its doors to the public in the next few weeks.

Acropolis Museum Introduces New Winter Programs for Children and Adults

The Acropolis Museum in Athens has introduced new winter programs and a reduced admission fee for children and adults.

Greece is Strengthening Link Between Culture and Tourism, Says Minister

Greece is slowly strengthening the connection between culture and tourism, managing this way to create “brands” for its tourism product, says Culture Minister Lina Mendoni.

Crete Getting Ready to Welcome New Archaeological Museum in Chania

Crete is gearing up for the opening of the new Archaeological Museum of Chania, where over 3,500 artifacts will be displayed.

Archaeological Site of Ambracia Western Necropolis Now Open for Visitors

The archaeological site of Ambracia Western Necropolis in Arta, western Greece, is now open to the public.

Germany Returns Two Stolen Greek Orthodox Icons

Two 18th-century Greek Orthodox icons that had been stolen in 2007 from a monastery outside Ioannina were returned to Greece by German authorities.

Amphipolis Tomb to Be Accessible to People with Disabilities

Greece’s Central Archaeological Council has approved plans for the addition of special routes at the Kasta tomb in Amphipolis for visitors with disabilities.

Greece’s Plaka Bridge Restoration Receives Europa Nostra Accolade

Greece’s Plaka Bridge restoration project was honored with a 2021 European Heritage / Europa Nostra Award during a recent ceremony in Epirus.

UNESCO Calls on UK to ‘Reconsider’ Returning Parthenon Marbles to Greece

UNESCO is urging the British Museum to reconsider repatriating the Parthenon Marbles to Greece and to enter talks on the issue.

Twin Influencers Promote Greece on China Central Television

Greek twin influencers Marianna and Sofia Erotokritou promoted Greece’s natural beauty and culture through a 4-minute video on China Central Television (CCTV).

Acropolis Museum Extends Cultural Program for Migrants, Refugees Until October 7

The Acropolis Museum has extended its ‘A museum open to all’ cultural program for migrants and refugees until October 7.

‘European Heritage Days’ in Greece: Free Admission to Museums, Sites this Weekend

Greece is celebrating European Heritage Days 2021 with free admission to museums and archaeological sites during September 25-26.

US and Greece Renew Cultural Property Agreement

The United States and Greece have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that renews protections for Greek cultural property.

Greece Planning Actions to Strengthen Tourism Ties with China

Greece will aim to boost its bilateral tourism relations with China and promote actions to introduce new Greek destinations to Chinese visitors.

Antiquities Return to Thessaloniki Metro Station Site

A number of antiquities unearthed during works for the construction of the Aghia Sofia metro station in Thessaloniki have returned to their original location.

Victoria Hislop Visits Archaeological Excavation Site in Lasithi, Crete

British best-selling author Victoria Hislop recently visited the archaeological site of the Lasithi Plateau, an area of great historic significance on Crete.

Archaeological Site of Delos Undergoes Restoration

A set of restoration procedures will take place at the Greek archaeological site of Delos to preserve its monuments and also upgrade the island’s tourism infrastructure.