Over the next 25 years, some 161 Greek antiquities belonging to an American billionaire will gradually be returned to Greece but first will go on show at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met).
The Medieval City of Rhodes, which includes the highly visited Palace of the Grand Master, will be extended by 18,000m2, the Greek Culture Ministry has announced.
Actions have been announced for the protection and preservation of the flora and fauna of 20 archaeological sites in Greece under a budget of 258,500 euros.
Strengthening the link between culture and tourism will bring added value to local communities and in turn boost the national economy, says Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni.
Greek border town Alexandroupolis welcomed its own archaeological museum that features items uncovered during excavations in the wider Macedonia and Thrace Region.
