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Greece Welcomes Parthenon Fragments Returned by the Vatican

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

The Prince’s Foundation to Advise Greece on Revamp of Tatoi Estate

The Prince's Foundation in the UK will provide expertise to the Greek Culture Ministry on issues involving the restoration and development of the former royal estate of Tatoi in 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.

Monemvasia: Upgrade Projects Worth €8m Become Official

An upgrade project worth eight million euros has been approved for Monemvasia, a historic castle town in southeastern Peloponnese,

Greek Revolution Park in Messinia Opens to the Public

A new park dedicated to the 1821 Greek Revolution has opened its gates to the public in Messinia, Peloponnese.

Greek Culture Ministry Includes Minoan Crete Palatial Centers in UNESCO File

Greece vies to include Crete’s Minoan palatial centers on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

Plans for New Athens Archaeological Museum Revealed

Greek authorities have unveiled plans for the new Athens Archaeological Museum at Plato’s Academy.

Greek Culture Ministry Looks to Strengthen Tinos Marble Art Tradition

Aiming to strengthen the marble art tradition of Tinos, the Greek Culture Ministry will upgrade the island’s Fine Arts school and create a new building complex and museum.

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.

Europa Nostra Launches Costa Carras European Citizens Award for Safeguard of Endangered Heritage

Europa Nostra has announced the launch of the Costa Carras European Citizens award to protect cultural and natural heritage.

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.

Kerameikos Archaeological Site in Athens to Get Upgrade

The Greek Culture Ministry plans to upgrade the archaeological site of Kerameikos in Athens.

Acropolis Museum Welcomes ‘Venus in a Gold Bikini’

The Acropolis Museum will showcase the sculpture “Venus in a gold bikini” from the National Archaeological Museum of Naples in honor of International Women's Day.

Greece is the ‘Market of Honour’ Exhibitor at BolognaBookPlus 2023 Fair

Greece is the inaugural “Market of Honour” exhibitor at this year’s BolognaBookPlus, which is considered a significant honor for the country’s literary industry.

Greece Allocates €100m to Culture Projects in Thessaly Region

The Greek government has announced 100 million euros in funding for culture projects in the Thessaly region.

Thessaloniki: Building Permit for Holocaust Museum Gets Pre-approved

Authorities in Thessaloniki have approved a pre-permit for the construction of the planned Holocaust Museum of Greece.

Peloponnese: Argos Archaeological Museum Ready to Reopen

The revamped archaeological museum of Argos in the Peloponnese and its upgraded display collection will soon reopen to the public.

European Cultural Center of Delphi to Get €10m Upgrade

The European Cultural Center of Delphi in Central Greece will receive a 10-million-euro upgrade, according to the Greek Culture Ministry.

Greek Culture Ministry Announces New Archaeological Museum for Lefkada Island

The Greek Culture Ministry has unveiled plans to create a new archaeological museum on the Ionian island of Lefkada.