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The Guardian: The Acropolis Museum Is The Best Place To House The Parthenon Marbles

"The Parthenon marbles are the world's most beautiful art – and that's why we should give them back," columnist Jonathan Jones wrote in an article published recently in The Guardian.

Posted On 19 Aug 2014

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From London To Athens By Bike, An Initiative For The Parthenon Marbles To Return To Greece

Italian professor Salvatore Lo Sicco traveled from London to Athens on his bike to rally for the Parthenon Marbles to return to their birthplace in Greece.

Posted On 07 Aug 2014

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New Campaign Launches For The Return Of The Parthenon Marbles To Greece

"Return (the marbles), Restore (Parthenon), Restart (history)" is the title of a new international campaign for the reunification of the Parthenon Marbles launched by UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Marianna V. Vardinoyannis.

Posted On 24 Jun 2014

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Hollywood Actors Get Involved In Greece-UK Parthenon Marbles Dispute

It seems that Hollywood actors have joined a dispute between Greece and the United Kingdom that began ever since parts of the Parthenon were removed by Lord Elgin, British ambassador to the Ottoman empire, over 200 years ago and shipped off to England.

Posted On 14 Feb 2014

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easyCruise Steps Into Parthenon Marbles Debate

Sir Selios Haji-Ioannou, founder of easyCruise, recently announced the launch of an advertising campaign that aims to initiate a conversation between Greece and the United Kingdom regarding the cultural debate of the Parthenon Marbles.

Posted On 01 Aug 2008

, By Nikos Krinis

Accor: Greece in Top 5 Southern Europe Holiday Spots in 2024

Greece is in the Top 5 destinations for Europeans planning their holidays this year with Athens also among the top shoulder season choices.

Posted On 11 Mar 2024

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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.

Posted On 02 Feb 2024

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Athens in Top Ten European Cities for Perfect Valentine’s Date

The Greek city of Athens is among Europe’s capitals that has the highest number of romantic things to do.

Posted On 29 Jan 2024

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The Met Showcases 161 Ancient Greek Cycladic Artworks

The Met inaugurated an exhibition featuring 161 ancient Greek artefacts from the Leonard N Stern Collection on loan from Greece.

Posted On 25 Jan 2024

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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.

Posted On 23 Jan 2024

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Hard Rock’s First Hotel Casino in Greece Expected to Open in 3 Years

The “Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Athens” has officially entered its construction phase.

Posted On 22 Dec 2023

, By Nikos Krinis

Google Presents Milestones in Greece for 15-year Anniversary

Technology giant Google presented its key milestones in Greece during a special event in Athens marking its 15th anniversary.

Posted On 06 Dec 2023

, By Maria Paravantes

Greek National Tourism Organization: New Board of Directors

The new Board of Directors of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) was announced Tuesday, October 10.

Posted On 10 Oct 2023

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Grecotel’s THE DOLLI Hotel in Athens Applauded by Condé Nast Traveler Readers

Conde Nast Traveller readers voted THE DOLLI by Grecotel as one of Europe’s 50 best hotels and the second best in Greece for 2023.

Posted On 09 Oct 2023

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Athens Among Top 10 City Break Destinations UK Travelers Want to Visit

Athens, Greece, is among the top city break destinations for UK travelers, according to a Jet2CityBreaks survey.

Posted On 03 Oct 2023

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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.

Posted On 18 Sep 2023

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