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The New York Times Highlights Athens’ Creativity in Hospitality, Gastronomy, Art

Athens' new hotels, restaurants and art venues are highlighted in an article published recently in the online edition of the The New York Times.

Renovated Milos Archaeological Museum Opens to the Public

The Archaeological Museum of Milos has opened its doors to the public, following renovation work.

Greece’s Archaeological Sites, Museums to Host Cultural Events this Summer

A total of 140 cultural events including theater and music performances, will take place at museums, archaeological sites and cultural monuments across Greece during the next two months.

Thessaloniki Music Festival to Have Street Artists, Theater and Dance

A number of music events and juggling shows will take place in Thessaloniki, during June 19-21, to mark the celebrations for European Music Day 2022.

Thessaly Moving Forward with Digital Transformation of Tourism, Culture Services

The Region of Thessaly is moving forward with the digital transformation of its services in a number of fields including tourism and culture.

Greek Culture Ministry Announces Budget of €17m for Projects in Mytilini

The Greek Culture Ministry will restore and upgrade landmark monuments in the town of Mytilini on Lesvos under a budget of 17 million euros.

Posidonia 2022 Shipping Expo to Show the Sea’s Connection with Greek Culture

The connection between sea and Greek culture will be highlighted in an exhibition to be held during the prestigious Posidonia 2022 shipping event in Athens.

Athens and Crete to Host Flamenco Festival, Camp

Athens and Crete this summer will host a number of flamenco dancing events as part of the “Hola” Festival and the "Vamos! Camp, two annual events that aim to bring Greek and Spanish artists together.

Rhodes: Contract Signed for National Theater Restoration

The project for the restoration of the National Theater of Rhodes in Greece is one step closer to becoming a reality following the signing of an agreement by state and local authorities.

Athens Gardens Festival to Run May 26-29

The Athens Gardens Festival, an annual event featuring live music and dance performances, will take place in various areas around the Greek capital with free admission.

Greece Takes First Step to Create Museum of Underwater Antiquities in Piraeus

The Piraeus Port Authority has handed over a 1934 silo to the Greek Culture Ministry so that it may be converted into a Museum of Underwater Antiquities.

Museum of Contemporary Art Opens in Serres, Northern Greece

The Greek city of Serres in Northern Greece recently welcomed the opening of the new Museum of Contemporary Art – Konstantinos Xenakis Gallery.

Athens’ Gallery Walk to Make 37 ‘Stops’ in the Greek Capital

The Municipality of Athens is inviting residents and visitors to experience its “Gallery Walk” events that are taking place in various locations around the city during May 12-13.

Athens Marks Easter with 1st Sacred Music Festival 

Athens welcomes Holy Week and Easter with the launch of the 1st Sacred Music Festival featuring dozens of events at museums, archaeological sites, churches, and squares.

Athens Photo Festival 2022: Entry Deadline Extended

The Athens Photo Festival 2022 has extended the deadline for the submission of works by artists and photographers until March 25.

Greece-United States Hold Talks on Cooperation in Culture Field

Joint actions to strengthen cooperation between Greece and the United States in the field of culture are expected to take place this year.

National Theater of Rhodes to be Restored by 2025

The National Theater of Rhodes will undergo a 17.23 million euros restoration project and is expected to be fully operational by 2025.

Corfu Philharmonic Orchestras on Greece’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List

The Greek Culture Ministry has inscribed Corfu’s Philharmonic Orchestras in the National Index of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Cultural Routes: €11.6 Million Secured for Northern Greece Monuments

The Greek Culture Ministry has secured funds of 11.6 million euros for the preservation of monuments that are part of the Cultural Routes program in Northern Greece.

US Returns 55 Antiquities Worth More Than $20m to Greece

Fifty-five antiquities valued at more than $20 million have been repatriated to Greece from the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.