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Archaeological Museum of Messara on Crete Opens to the Public

The Archaeological Museum of Messara on Crete has opened its doors to the public, showcasing exhibition spaces, interactive info apps and digital guided tours.

Greek Culture Ministry to Restore Castle on Zakynthos

The Greek Culture Ministry will restore the castle on Zakynthos with 1.5 million euros from the EU Recovery and Resilience Fund.

30 Archaeological Sites in Greece to be Connected by ‘Culture Avenues’ Program

Greece's "Culture Avenues" program connects 30 archaeological sites via 3 road networks to promote sustainable cultural tourism.

Greece Briefly Opens Kasta Tomb in Amphipolis to Visitors

Small groups can now visit the Kasta Tomb at the ancient site of Amphipolis in Central Macedonia.

Greece Looks to Include Land Blessing Custom on UNESCO Cultural Heritage List

The Greek Culture Ministry has submitted a file to UNESCO to include a traditional custom of blessing the bounty of the land on its list of intangible cultural heritage.

Free Access to Greek Museums and Sites with Disability Card

Holders of a Disability Card will be able to gain free access to museums and archaeological sites in Greece.

Greece and China Strengthen Cooperation in Field of Culture

Greece and China agreed to renew and expand a cooperation agreement connected to underwater cultural heritage.

Greece Welcomes Parthenon Fragments Returned by the Vatican

Greece welcomed three ancient fragments from the Parthenon, returned by the Vatican Museums to Athens.

The Prince’s Foundation to Advise Greece on Revamp of Tatoi Estate

The Prince's Foundation in the UK will provide expertise to the Greek Culture Ministry on issues involving the restoration and development of the former royal estate of Tatoi in Athens. 

Elefsina’s Archaeological Museum Reopens After Refurbishment

Elefsina's Archaeological Museum has reopened with a modernized approach that included audio-visual media and an upgraded presentation of its exhibits.

Greece Welcomes the Return of 29 Illegally Removed Antiquities 

Twenty-nine illegally removed Greek antiquities will be returned to Greece from the United States.

Monemvasia: Upgrade Projects Worth €8m Become Official

An upgrade project worth eight million euros has been approved for Monemvasia, a historic castle town in southeastern Peloponnese,

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.

Plans for New Athens Archaeological Museum Revealed

Greek authorities have unveiled plans for the new Athens Archaeological Museum at Plato’s Academy.

Greek Culture Ministry Looks to Strengthen Tinos Marble Art Tradition

Aiming to strengthen the marble art tradition of Tinos, the Greek Culture Ministry will upgrade the island’s Fine Arts school and create a new building complex and museum.

Spinalonga Leprosy Center to Be Converted into Exhibition Space

The Leprosy center and hospital on Spinalonga island, Crete, will be converted into multiuse spaces, according to the Greek Culture Ministry.

Vatican Returns 3 Parthenon Fragments to Greece Setting an Example

The Vatican agreed this week to return three sculpture fragments from the Parthenon to Greece.

Kerameikos Archaeological Site in Athens to Get Upgrade

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

Greece Allocates €100m to Culture Projects in Thessaly Region

The Greek government has announced 100 million euros in funding for culture projects in the Thessaly region.

Greek Minister Presents Tools for Thessaly Region Tourism Enhancement

The Greek Tourism Ministry has presented tools for the promotion of the Thessaly Region.