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‘Greek Shipping Miracle’ – An Online Museum

In efforts to safeguard a longstanding tradition and promote the contribution of Greek shipping to both the local economy and culture, members of the Greek shipping community joined forces to create the “Greek Shipping Miracle”.
Posted On 02 Oct 2015
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More Treasures Emerge in Ancient Greek Antikythera Shipwreck

Dozens of treasures have come to light during underwater excavation works at the Ancient Greek Antikythera shipwreck, which dates back to the 2nd quarter of the 1st century BC.
Posted On 29 Sep 2015
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‘Tolerance’ Theme for Greece’s European Heritage Days

“Violence and tolerance” will be the focus of this year’s European Heritage Days events to be held in Greece, on September 25-27, particularly at a time when the country is in the international spotlight due to the ongoing tragedies of thousands of Syrian refugees seeking safety...
Posted On 24 Sep 2015
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Greek Travel Agents Want Info on Site Fees Ahead of New Season

Greek travel agents are expressing their concerns over recent announcements about an imminent increase in the price of tickets at museums and major archaeological sites.
Posted On 15 Sep 2015
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Ancient Olympia Meet to Explore Intercultural Dialogue

Achieving intercultural dialogue will be the subject of an international conference to be held at Ancient Olympia on September 1-6 under the title: “The Need for a Constructive Dialogue Between Peoples and Cultures and the Olympic Idea”, e-typos reports.
Posted On 28 Aug 2015
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Sparta Dig Brings Mycenaean Palace, Linear B Tablets to Light

Excavations near the Peloponnesian town of Sparta have revealed a Mycenaean palace dating back to the 17th-16th century BC as well as several Linear B tablets, the Greek Culture Ministry has announced.
Posted On 26 Aug 2015
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Interest in Greek Culture Grows, Visitor Attendance Rises

Museums, theaters and archaeological sites in Greece, are attracting more visitors thanks in part to extended opening hours and lower admission fees, the culture ministry has announced.
Posted On 21 Aug 2015
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Greece’s ‘Enchanted’ Caryatids Return to their Birthplace, Thessaloniki

Replicas of Thessaloniki’s "Enchanted", legendary Caryatids, will return to their birthplace on the initiative of the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) to mark its 80-year anniversary next month.
Posted On 21 Aug 2015
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Submerged BC Settlement Emerges in Argolic Bay, Greece

Excavation works under way in the bay of Kilada in the Argolic Gulf, Peloponnese, have revealed the remains of an underwater settlement dating back to the 3rd millennium BC.
Posted On 17 Aug 2015
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Culture Ministry Announces Protective Measures for Amphipolis Site

The culture ministry announced that it was moving ahead with measures for the protection of the Amphipolis excavation site in northern Greece, which a year ago had the world on edge as to the identity of the person buried there, many hoping it was the grave of Alexander the Great.
Posted On 13 Aug 2015
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Greek History, Culture @ Your Fingertips with New Apps

Greek history and culture couldn't be easier thanks to a series of new smartphone and tablet apps to be developed by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) New Media Lab and the Greek culture ministry.
Posted On 11 Aug 2015
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Parthenon Marbles in British Museum.
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Ministry to Step Up Parthenon Marbles Battle

Next year marks the 200th anniversary since the British Parliament agreed to the concession of the Parthenon Marbles to the British Museum.
Posted On 10 Aug 2015
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The Council of State has rejected as illegal initial plans for the New Acropolis Museum project
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Athens’ Acropolis Goes Wi-Fi, Connects to the World

Imagine surfing the net from one of the world’s greatest monuments. Well, visitors to the Acropolis in central Athens, can now enjoy free Wi-Fi access.
Posted On 07 Aug 2015
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August Full Moon Greek Style with Sites, Museums Open to All

A total of 140 events across dozens of archaeological sites, museums and main attractions in Greece, from Athens’ Temple of Olympian Zeus and Cape Sounion to the Theopetra Caves, the castle town of Mystras and the once sacred island of Delos, will welcome the full moon on August...
Posted On 07 Aug 2015
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Samos Young Artists Fest Brings Cultures Closer

In its sixth year, the Samos Young Artists Festival brings international performers to the Eastern Aegean, with concerts and events kicking off on Friday at the island’s Ancient Pythagorion Theater.
Posted On 06 Aug 2015
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Celebrity Traveler Simon Reeve to film Greek Archaeological Spots for BBC

Celebrity traveler Simon Reeve will be on location at several Greek archaeological sites, including the Acropolis, Pnyx Hill, Mycenae, Olympia, Knossos, Crete, Delphi and at Lechaio in Corinthia, to film for his next BBC documentary.
Posted On 03 Aug 2015
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Delphi to Bid for 2021 European Capital of Culture Title

The Region of Central Greece announced on Monday that it officially supports the bid of Delphi to claim the title of European Capital of Culture 2021.
Posted On 20 Jul 2015
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Tourists Visiting Greek Sites Can Pay Via Credit Card

Access to museums and archaeological sites in Greece can now be made via credit payment.
Posted On 30 Jun 2015
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Santorini’s Archaic Kore Statue to Go On Display for First Time in 15 Years

The Kore of Thira, an exquisite female statue discovered 15 years ago on Santorini but kept in storage since then due to lack of space, next year will be displayed to the island's locals and visitors in all her glory.
Posted On 26 Jun 2015
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Paros International Archaeology Meet Reveals New Finds, Research

For the first time, archaeologists working on excavations at three ancient Paros colonies presented the results of excavations and studies during the 4th International Conference on the Archaeology of Paros and the Cyclades, which took place in Paroikia, earlier this month.
Posted On 23 Jun 2015
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