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Heraklion Archaeological Museum a New Stop in Iter Vitis European Cultural Route

The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion has joined the Iter Vitis Cultural Route that is designed to promote wine tourism.
Posted On 19 Sep 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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Archaeology: Excavation on Despotikos Islet Unveils Important Findings

A headless marble Kouros sculpture is among the most important findings unearthed during an excavation at the island of Despotiko.
Posted On 23 Aug 2023
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Greece and China Put Culture High on Agenda of Talks

Greece and China explore ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation and deepen engagements in the field of culture.
Posted On 07 Aug 2023
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Cyclists Ride from London to Athens Promoting Return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece

Cyclists will ride 3,500km from London to Athens to raise awareness for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece.
Posted On 04 Aug 2023
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Underwater excavation work at the Antikythera shipwreck site. Photo source: Culture Ministry
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Antikythera Shipwreck: New Excavation Brings Fascinating Finds to Surface

Swiss and Greek archaeologists made new and fascinating finds at the Antikythera shipwreck in southeastern Peloponnese.
Posted On 27 Jul 2023
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Artifacts recovered from the Robin Symes collection: 201. Attic Black-Figure Amphora Type B (575-525 BC). 111. Marble violin-like figurine-Proto-Cycladic I period (3200-2700 BC). 1164. Marble archaic head of a kore or sphinx (550-500 BC). Source: Greek Culture Ministry
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Greece Recovers Hundreds of Looted Artifacts from Dealer Robin Symes

Greece to welcome hundreds of artifacts, including a 2nd century bronze statue of Alexander the Great, after a 17-year legal battle.
Posted On 24 May 2023
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Thessaloniki Metro Almost Ready, Greek PM on First Test Run

Thessaloniki’s metro, to serve almost 250,000 commuters a day once completed, is almost ready.
Posted On 19 May 2023
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Greece Briefly Opens Kasta Tomb in Amphipolis to Visitors

Small groups can now visit the Kasta Tomb at the ancient site of Amphipolis in Central Macedonia.
Posted On 19 Apr 2023
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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.
Posted On 28 Mar 2023
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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.
Posted On 24 Mar 2023
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A gold coin, which bears the head of Brutus on the front and the weapons of the assassination of Julius Caesar on the reverse side. The inscription Eid - Mar refers to mid-March, the day of Julius Caesar's assassination - 44-42 BC. Photo source: Greek Culture Ministry
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Greece Welcomes the Return of 29 Illegally Removed Antiquities 

Twenty-nine illegally removed Greek antiquities will be returned to Greece from the United States.
Posted On 23 Mar 2023
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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.
Posted On 09 Mar 2023
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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.
Posted On 08 Mar 2023
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Thessaloniki: First Look at New Museum with Treasures from Metro Excavations

The Culture Ministry has released photorealistic images of a new museum in Thessaloniki that will host findings from the city’s metro excavations.
Posted On 23 Jan 2023
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Greece to Highlight Archaeological Site of Plotinopoli in Evros with Mild Interventions

The Greek Culture Ministry has unveiled plans to protect the archaeological site of Plotinopoli in Evros and strengthen its surrounding infrastructure.
Posted On 13 Jan 2023
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World Media: London-Athens Close to Deal Over Parthenon Marbles’ Return

The British Museum said it was in talks with Athens for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece as part of a cultural exchange program.
Posted On 05 Jan 2023
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Greek PM Sees ‘Progress’ in Parthenon Marbles Debate

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said he sensed ‘progress’ was being made on the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece, during his recent visit to the UK.
Posted On 30 Nov 2022
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Acropolis Museum Launches New Social and Educational Programs

The Acropolis Museum in Athens has announced new educational activities designed for schools and people of different backgrounds in Greece and abroad.
Posted On 29 Nov 2022
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New Archaeological Museum in Sparti Gets Green Light

The construction of a new archaeological museum in the Peloponnese town of Sparti has received the green light, the Greek Culture Ministry has announced.
Posted On 23 Nov 2022
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