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Greek Culture Ministry Declares 2020 ‘Year of Melina Mercouri’

The Greek Culture Ministry is dedicating the year 2020 to the internationally-acclaimed Greek actress, activist, and former culture minister Melina Mercouri.
Posted On 23 Oct 2019
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The Archaeological Museum of Sparta. Photo Source: Municipality of Sparta
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Three Key Culture Projects in Greece Taking Steps to Completion

Three major cultural projects are scheduled to move into implementation phase in the upcoming period, according to Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni.
Posted On 09 Sep 2019
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Parthenon Marbles Sculpture
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Greece to Officially Request Parthenon Marbles’ Temporary Return

Greece will officially request the temporary return of the Parthenon Marbles to Athens for the 1821-2021 bicentennial celebrations.
Posted On 06 Sep 2019
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Parthenon Marbles in British museum
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Greek PM: ‘Timing Excellent’ for Parthenon Marbles’ Return

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will propose a cultural exchange deal to the UK as a first step towards the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece.
Posted On 02 Sep 2019
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Photo Source: International Association for the Reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures
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Greek Culture Minister Says Return of Parthenon Marbles the Only Option

"The return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece is a one-way street,” Greek Culture Minister Myrsini Zorba said during a workshop held in Athens.
Posted On 18 Apr 2019
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The renowned Caryatids in the Acropolis Museum. The figures were originally six but one was removed by Lord Elgin in the early 19th century and is now in the British Museum in London. The pedestal for the Caryatid removed to London (second from the left on the front) remains empty. Photo Source: Acropolis Museum
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Robert F Kennedy Human Rights Group Calls for Return of Parthenon Marbles

Kerry Kennedy, the head of the Robert F Kennedy Human Rights advocacy group, called for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece, during her visit to Athens.
Posted On 20 Mar 2019
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Acropolis Museum Head Says Return of Parthenon Marbles the ‘Only Solution’

Acropolis Museum Director Dimitris Pantermalis said the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Athens is the only solution to the debate between Greece and the UK.
Posted On 31 Jan 2019
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Photo source: Culture Ministry / Bestefanos Rapanis, ANA
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Spinalonga Vies for Spot on UNESCO’s World Heritage List

The islet of Spinalonga, northeastern Crete, will officially be competing for inclusion in UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites list.
Posted On 30 Jan 2019
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Figure of Dionysos from the east pediment of the Parthenon. Photo source: British Museum
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Greece Reminds British Museum to Take Heed of UN Declarations over Parthenon Marbles

The Parthenon Marbles have once again stirred animosity between Athens and London, triggered this time by comments made by the British Museum’s director.
Posted On 28 Jan 2019
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The islet of Spinalonga
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Spinalonga’s Nomination File for UNESCO World Heritage List Ready

The Greek Culture Ministry is ready to submit the nomination file for the inscription of the island of Spinalonga on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
Posted On 14 Jan 2019
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The Parthenon Marbles. Photo Source: @British Museum
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Guardian: Brexit Good Chance for Greeks to Seek Parthenon Marbles’ Return

Brexit might be the right time for the Greek government to exert pressure on Britain to return the Parthenon Marbles, according an article published in The Guardian.
Posted On 25 Sep 2018
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Pentelic marble caryatid from the Erechtheion. Photo Source: British Museum/© The Trustees of the British Museum
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Greek Culture Minister Tables Parthenon Marbles’ Return on London Visit

The issue of the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece, was discussed during a meeting between Greek Culture Minister Lydia Koniordou and her UK counterpart Matt Hancock.
Posted On 21 Jun 2018
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Photo Source: @Syros Island
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Promotion of Greek Island Culture a Ministry Priority

A number of projects are currently underway or in the pipeline focusing on the renovation or construction of cultural sites on the Cyclades islands, according to Culture Minister Lydia Koniordou.
Posted On 06 Jun 2018
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Photo Source: International Association for the Reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures
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UNESCO Calls for ‘Mutually Acceptable Solution’ to Parthenon Marbles Issue

UNESCO recognizes the historical and ethical dimensions of the issue of the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece and calls for a "mutually acceptable solution”.
Posted On 01 Jun 2018
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Greek President Calls for Return of Parthenon Marbles at Royal Reception

Taking the opportunity on occasion of Prince Charles’ visit to Athens, Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos reiterated Greece’s call for the return of the Parthenon Marbles.
Posted On 10 May 2018
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Prince of Wales, Charles, accompanied by his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla Parker Bowles. Photo Source: @The Royal Family
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Greece Ready to Welcome Royal Pair Charles and Camilla

The Prince of Wales, Charles, accompanied by his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla Parker Bowles, will be arriving in Athens on Wednesday.
Posted On 08 May 2018
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Patmos Island, Dodecanese
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Greek Island Culture ‘Window to Greece’, Says Minister

The cultural wealth of the Greek islands is an integral part of the country’s identity serving as a “window to Greece”, said Culture Minister Lydia Koniordou.
Posted On 18 Apr 2018
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