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Greece’s First Underwater Museum on Alonissos Opens to Public

The Alonissos Underwater Museum, the first such museum in Greece, recently opened to offer divers the chance to explore the 5th-century shipwreck of Peristera.

Posted On 04 Aug 2020

, By Maria Paravantes

Athens Opens National Archaeological Museum Garden to Public

The courtyard of the National Archaeological Museum of Athens has opened to the public after a series of renovations and upgrades.

Posted On 22 Jul 2020

, By GTP editing team

Culture Ministry Certifies Jewish Museum of Greece

The Jewish Museum of Greece has been certified by the culture ministry’s Directorate of Museums and is now able to access EU funding programs.

Posted On 16 Jul 2020

, By GTP editing team

Covid-19: Greek Culture Ministry Updates Open-air Event Rules

The Greek Culture Ministry has released a set of Covid-19 precautionary guidelines, including safe distancing as well as personal hygiene measures, so that cultural events can be held this summer.

Posted On 29 Jun 2020

, By GTP editing team

Greek Museums Reopen with Safety Rules

Greece's museums and indoor areas of archaeological sites will reopen their doors to the public on Monday, June 15.

Posted On 13 Jun 2020

, By Nikos Krinis

The Acropolis Museum. Photo Source: @Acropolis Museum

Greece Renews Efforts to Bring Back the Parthenon Marbles

Greece has set up a new advisory committee tasked with bringing the Parthenon Marbles back from the British Museum.

Posted On 10 Jun 2020

, By GTP editing team

Greece’s Outdoor Cinemas Open Offering Post-covid-19 Relief

Open-air cinemas across Greece are opening their doors to the public, running on a 70 percent capacity with open bars and no intermissions.

Posted On 01 Jun 2020

, By GTP editing team

Greece Summer 2020 Opens with Outdoor Cultural Events

The Greek Culture Ministry on July 18 will launch a new program of cultural events to be held in open spaces, including archaeological sites and museum yards.

Posted On 26 May 2020

, By GTP editing team

Covid-19 Prompts Europe’s Museums to Take Proactive Action

A survey by the Network of European Museum Organizations (NEMO), reveals how the "museum experience" was redefined amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.

Posted On 25 May 2020

, By Maria Paravantes

Visiting Greek Archaeological Sites post-Covid-19: Safety Measures and Rules

Archaeological sites throughout Greece have reopened their gates, following a two-month shutdown as part of the government's measures to fight Covid-19.

Posted On 18 May 2020

, By GTP editing team

Greece Sets post-Covid-19 Operation Rules for Open-air Cinemas, Sites, Museums

The Culture Ministry has set a series of Covid-19 safe-distancing rules that will apply to outdoor cinemas, museums and archaeological sites in Greece.

Posted On 07 May 2020

, By GTP editing team

Minister Examines Measures for Reopening of Acropolis Site

Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni recently inspected the archaeological site of the Acropolis in Athens to determine the measures needed for when it reopens on May 18.

Posted On 05 May 2020

, By GTP editing team

Microsoft to Introduce Ancient Olympia to the World Through a New App

Ancient Olympia, one of Greece’s most popular archaeological sites, will be introduced to people around the world via a new app to be designed and sponsored by Microsoft.

Posted On 30 Apr 2020

, By GTP editing team

Odeon of Herod Atticus, Athens. Photo Source: Visit Greece / Y. Skoulas

Greece’s Archaeological Sites Set to Reopen on May 18

Greece’s archaeological sites, closed for two months as part of Covid-19 containment measures, are scheduled to reopen to the public on May 18.

Posted On 29 Apr 2020

, By GTP editing team

Acropolis Upgrade Works Proceeding as Scheduled

The first phase of restoration projects of the archaeological site of the Acropolis in Athens is expected to be completed by the end of May.

Posted On 29 Apr 2020

, By GTP editing team

KAS Ruling: Hotel Blocking View to Acropolis Must Knock Down Top Floors

Greece's Central Archaeological Council (KAS) decided that a hotel constructed in the center of Athens, blocking the view to the Acropolis, will be required to demolish its two top floors.

Posted On 24 Apr 2020

, By Maria Paravantes

Syrrako, Vlasti Festivals Nominated for UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List

The Greek Culture Ministry has submitted a nomination file for the inscription of the August 15 religious celebrations of the villages of Syrrako and Vlasti on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List.

Posted On 07 Apr 2020

, By GTP editing team

EMST OPEN: Athens Welcomes Greece’s New Modern Art Museum

The much-awaited National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) in Athens will open to the public on February 28 with free admission for the whole month of March.

Posted On 26 Feb 2020

, By Nikos Krinis

City of Athens Joins Call for Return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece

Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis is backing a city council decision to send a letter to the British government calling for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece.

Posted On 25 Feb 2020

, By Maria Paravantes