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Beijing: Greek Minister Addresses Climate Change, Heritage Protection at 6th Taihe Forum

Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni represented Greece at the 6th Taihe Forum in Beijing and held talks to strengthen Greece-China ties.

Survey Reveals What Attracts the Dutch to Greek Destinations

Greece this year is once again a favorite holiday destination for Dutch travelers, according to a recent survey.

Thessaly: New Diachronic Museum Planned for Trikala

The former Support Brigade building in Trikala, Thessaly, will be converted into the area’s new diachronic museum.

Palamas House in Athens to be Restored as Cultural Center

Greek Culture Ministry to restore historic residence of Greek poet Kostis Palamas in Plaka.

Environment Ministry Launches Greek Landscape Photo Competition

Greek Environment Ministry launches photo competition to recognize and promote Greek landscapes.

July Sports and Culture Events in Greece Promise Unique Experiences

Events focused on culture and sports are taking place in various Greek destinations in July.

New York Post Highlights Two Greek ‘Must-visit’ Islands: Sifnos & Naxos

The New York Post presents top Greek destinations with Sifnos and Naxos emerging as “must-visit” islands for culture, relaxation and exquisite cuisine.

Two English-language Theater Plays Showing in Athens

Athens is hosting two English-language theater performances giving audiences the opportunity to experience the art of Greek theater.

New Archaeological Museum Opens on Kythnos

Kythnos has a new archaeological museum that showcases the Greek island’s cultural heritage.

Thessaloniki’s Alkazar Mosque Set for Full Restoration

Thessaloniki’s iconic Hamza Bey Mosque, also known as Alkazar, will be fully restored under a budget of 10.5 million euros.

Rodos Park Hotel Offers Guests a Unique Culinary and Wine Experience

Rodos Park hotel on Rhodes is organizing exclusive culinary and wine events this season guided by its new philosophy.

Corfu’s Kapodistrias Museum to be Promoted as Cultural Tourism Landmark

Officials, including the GNTO's President, recently discussed promoting Corfu's Kapodistrias Museum as a national cultural tourism landmark.

German Students Get to Know Greek Culture

A group of German high school students won an educational trip to Athens and had the chance to learn more on Greek culture and history.

Greek Museums and Archaeological Sites Double Revenue and Visitors in 2022

Greek museums and archaeological sites saw a 122% increase in ticket revenue and an 111.8% increase in visitors from Jan-Dec 2022 compared to 2021.

Greek Culture Ministry Includes Minoan Crete Palatial Centers in UNESCO File

Greece vies to include Crete’s Minoan palatial centers on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

Kerameikos Archaeological Site in Athens to Get Upgrade

The Greek Culture Ministry plans to upgrade the archaeological site of Kerameikos in Athens.

Greece is the ‘Market of Honour’ Exhibitor at BolognaBookPlus 2023 Fair

Greece is the inaugural “Market of Honour” exhibitor at this year’s BolognaBookPlus, which is considered a significant honor for the country’s literary industry.

Peloponnese: Argos Archaeological Museum Ready to Reopen

The revamped archaeological museum of Argos in the Peloponnese and its upgraded display collection will soon reopen to the public.

Greek Culture Ministry Announces New Archaeological Museum for Lefkada Island

The Greek Culture Ministry has unveiled plans to create a new archaeological museum on the Ionian island of Lefkada.

GNTO Gives a Tour of Greece’s Castles with New Publication

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) will soon present "Touring the Castles of Greece", a coffee table book of the country’s iconic castles and their rich history.