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Greek Art Replicas to Find New Home in Athens

Greece’s Cultural Resources Management and Development Organization (ODAP) will get a new art replicas design and production house in Athens.

New Nature Reserve to be Created in Fire-ravaged Mati

A nature reserve and recreation area will be created in fire-ravaged Mati, Greece.

Vergina: Polycentric Museum of Aigai Opens its Doors

The Aigai Polycentric Museum’s main multiform building in Vergina, northern Greece, has opened its doors to the public.

Archaeological Site of Ancient Corinth to See Upgrade

The Greek Culture Ministry has revealed plans to carry out upgrade works at the Ancient Corinth archaeological site in the Peloponnese.

Pope Francis Returns Parthenon Fragments to Greece

Pope Francis has decided to return three Parthenon fragments, currently housed at Vatican's Gregoriano Profano Museum, to Greece.

Elefsina European Cultural Capital 2023: Program of Events

The 2023 Eleusis European Capital of Culture program of events will see the participation of more than 300 artists from Europe, the United States and Asia.

Culture Ministry: Mystras’ Castle in Peloponnese Fully Accessible by 2025

The Greek Ministry of Culture has announced that the medieval Castle of Mystras in Peloponnese will be renovated and become fully accessible by 2025.

Greece and Jordan Form Closer Cooperation in Culture, Tourism

Greece’s culture minister, Lina Mendoni, held bilateral meetings with governmental officials of Jordan, aiming to strengthen the relations of the two countries in the culture and tourism sectors.

Greek Culture Ministry, University of Connecticut Explore Potential Cooperation

The Greek Culture Ministry and the University of Connecticut are exploring a future collaboration that will combine technology with education and research.

Maria Callas’ 100th Birth Anniversary Enters UNESCO’s List

The centennial anniversary of Greek soprano Maria Kallas’ birth will be included on UNESCO’s celebratory list of anniversaries for 2023.

Acropolis in Athens Becomes Accessible to Visually Impaired Visitors

A tactile route has been inaugurated at the Acropolis in Athens, as part of an action to make the monument accessible to visually impaired visitors.

Greek Culture Ministry to Breathe Life Back into Historic Buildings

Two historic 19th century buildings in Athens and Thessaloniki are to be restored to their former glory, according to the Greek Culture Ministry.

Knossos Archaeological Site to be More Accessible to Visitors with Disabilities

The archaeological site of Knossos on Crete will be upgraded to become more accessible to people with disabilities, the Greek Culture Ministry has announced.

UNESCO to Celebrate 50th World Heritage Convention with Conference in Delphi, Greece

The celebration of the 50th anniversary of UNESCO’s historic World Heritage Convention will take the form of a conference in Delphi, Greece, during November 17-18.

Strengthening Culture Ties with Greece Tops Agenda of US Assistant Secretary Satterfield

Fostering the cultural ties between the United States and Greece was on the agenda of US Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Lee Satterfield during her recent trip to Athens.

Ioannina Hosts Exhibition of Repatriated Icons

An exhibition with icons that had been stolen and then repatriated has opened in Ioannina, Northwestern Greece.

Parliament Approves Greece-Saudi Arabia MoU for Culture

Greece and Saudi Arabia's cultural MoU signed in July 2022, was recently ratified by the Greek Parliament.

Greece Celebrates Return of 15 Ancient Cycladic Treasures from Stern Collection

Greece has welcomed the return of 15 ancient Greek treasures from the Stern Collection in the United States to Athens’ Museum of Cycladic Art.

Thessaloniki Metro Finds to be Displayed Near Sintrivani Station

The Thessaloniki Metro crossover building, located near the under-construction Sintrivani Station, will become a museum where finds from the metro excavations will be displayed.

Athens’ Historic Flower Shops at Syntagma Square Reopen

Athens’ historic flower shops, located on the left side of Greek Parliament, just steps away from Syntagma Square, have reopened to the public following a revamp.