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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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Archaeologists Discover Temple-like Foundations at Kleidi Samikou Greece

The Greek Culture Ministry has announced that archaeologists have discovered the foundations of a large, temple-like construction in the Peloponnese.
Posted On 21 Nov 2022
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Thessaloniki Metro Finds to be Displayed Near Sintrivani Station

The Thessaloniki Metro crossover building, located near the under-construction Sintrivani Station, will become a museum where finds from the metro excavations will be displayed.
Posted On 31 Oct 2022
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Greek Archaeological Finds on Display at New Dimotiko Theatro Metro Station

A permanent exhibition focused on the water supply system of the ancient city of Piraeus is on display at the new Dimotiko Theatro metro station that opened to commuters.
Posted On 11 Oct 2022
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Greece Steps Up Drive for Return of Parthenon Marbles

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis told The Sunday Times that the time has come for the repatriation of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece and that he will raise the issue during his upcoming visit to London.
Posted On 03 Oct 2022
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The ‘Kore of Thera’ statue on display for the first time. Photo source: Greek Culture Ministry
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Ancient Greek Masterpiece ‘Kore of Thera’ Makes First Public Appearance

Santorini and Greece recently celebrated the first public appearance of the “Kore of Thera”, a 2.48-meter, white marble statue of a “Kore” - a standing female figure - dating back to the 7th century BC.
Posted On 07 Sep 2022
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Photo source: Culture Ministry
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Greek Culture Ministry Hands Over Restored Sikinos Monument

The Culture Ministry has restored the Monument of Episkopi on Sikinos, which has also received a European Heritage/Europa Nostra award for 2022.
Posted On 05 Sep 2022
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Spinalonga Islet Among Culture Ministry’s Development Projects

The islet of Spinalonga, located in the Elounda Gulf northeastern Crete, is a top priority for the Greek Culture Ministry which is moving ahead with restoration and upgrade projects in the Lasithi prefecture.
Posted On 11 Aug 2022
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Japan’s NHK Shows Alonissos as Island with Many Different ‘Faces’

The Greek island of Alonissos and the variety of experiences and attractions it offers were recently presented by NHK, Japan’s public TV broadcaster.
Posted On 11 Aug 2022
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‘London Times’ Readers: Give the Parthenon Marbles Back to Greece

“Should the Elgin (Parthenon) Marbles be given back to Greece?“ Well, yes, says the British public, according to a recent poll among ‘The Times’ and ‘Sunday Times’ readers.
Posted On 08 Aug 2022
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Sculptures from the west pediment of the Parthenon on display in the British Museum. Photo source: British Museum
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British Museum Suggests ‘Partnership’ With Greece Over Parthenon Marbles

In a step forward, the British Museum is proposing an “active Parthenon partnership” with Greece on the thorny issue of the repatriation of the Parthenon Marbles to their homeland.
Posted On 01 Aug 2022
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Ancient Messene to Get New Archaeological Museum

A new archaeological museum is in the pipeline to host finds discovered at Ancient Messene in the Peloponnese.
Posted On 19 Jul 2022
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Greece Hopes ‘Fagan Fragment’ Return to Pave Way for Parthenon Marbles

Italy set a precedent on Saturday, June 4, returning to Greece an artefact removed from the Parthenon frieze known as the “Fagan fragment”.
Posted On 06 Jun 2022
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Greece Sends Loud Message with ‘Reunite Parthenon’ Stamp Series

Greek postal service ELTA has released a commemorative series of stamps featuring the illegally removed parts of the Parthenon, in efforts to raise awareness for the return of the ancient sculptures to Athens.
Posted On 26 May 2022
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UNESCO Committee Calls on Greece – UK to Resolve Parthenon Marbles Issue

UNESCO has once again called on Greece and the UK to intensify efforts to resolve the long-standing dispute concerning the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Athens.
Posted On 23 May 2022
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