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Return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece is a National Goal, Says Minister

Culture Minister Lina Mendoni reiterated the Greek government’s call for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece.

Greece Welcomes the Return of 30 Looted Antiquities from New York

Greece welcomed last week the return of 30 looted antiquities after a decision by Manhattan’s district attorney.

Greece Makes Accessible Tourism and Culture a Top Priority

Ensuring Greek tourism and culture are equally accessible to all and inclusive is a top government priority.

CLIA Presents Cruise Industry’s 5-year Action Plan for Greece

CLIA has a plan to maximise the benefits to Greece from cruising and help unlock its potential for sustainable growth as a cruise hub.

UNESCO-Greece Melina Mercouri Heritage Prize Goes to Australia’s Gunditjmara Community

The 2023 UNESCO-Greece Melina Mercouri International Prize went to Australia’s Gunditjmara community.

Culture Ministry to Restore Nafpaktos Castle Fortifications

The Greek Culture Ministry is restoring Nafpaktos Castle to preserve its medieval history and cultural importance.

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.

Greek Culture Ministry to Upgrade Old Archaeological Museum of Mytilini

The Greek Culture Ministry unveiled plans for the restoration of the Old Archaeological Museum of Mytilini.

Greek Culture Ministry to Restore Damaged UNESCO-listed Monastery of Hosios Loukas

Greece will be actively restoring UNESCO-listed Hosios Loukas Monastery damaged by fire last August.

Western Greece: €5.89m in NSRF Funds for Upgrades at Cultural Historic Sites

Renovations and upgrades to cultural sites in Western Greece will take place under a 5.89-million-euro budget of NSRF funds.

Greece Allocates Funds to Upgrade Museum Experience

Greece will allocate 29.5 million euros to actions aimed at enhancing the visitor experience at Greek museums, sites and monuments.

Greek Culture Ministry Launches Museum Certification Program in Epirus Region

The Greek Culture Ministry has initiated a pioneering pilot project to certify museums in the region of Epirus to preserve cultural heritage.

Greece to Hold Egyptian Culture Week in Athens in 2024

Greece will host the Egyptian Cultural Week in Athens in 2024, according to the Greek Culture Ministry.

Rhodes: Archaeological Site of Filerimos Opens to the Public

The archaeological site of Filerimos on Rhodes is now open to the public following a 1.35-million-euro restoration.

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.

Greece Celebrates Inclusion of Zagori on UNESCO World Heritage List

Zagori in Epirus, northwestern Greece, has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Heraklion Archaeological Museum a New Stop in Iter Vitis European Cultural Route

The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion has joined the Iter Vitis Cultural Route that is designed to promote wine tourism.

Royal Palace of Philip II in Aiges to Open Soon for Visitors

The Royal Palace of Philip II in Aiges, one of Greece's most significant archaeological sites, is slated to open to the public in December following major restoration.

Venice Film Festival: Yorgos Lanthimos’ ‘Poor Things’ Starring Emma Stone Wins Golden Lion

“Poor Things”, Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos’ surrealist black comedy, won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.

Greece and Cyprus to Collaborate on Solutions for Climate Change Impact on Cultural Heritage

Culture Minister Lina Mendoni and her Cypriot counterpart Lina Kassianidou aim to collaborate further and strengthen the cultural ties between Greece and Cyprus.