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Ancient Olympia: Ministry Aims to Build Stronger Link Between Culture and Tourism

Strengthening the link between culture and tourism will bring added value to local communities and in turn boost the national economy, says Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni.

Central Greece Adds More Underwater Museums to Diving Park

Three new underwater museums in Magnesia, Central Greece, are now open to divers and aimed at attracting more visitors to the Region of Thessaly.

Athens Acropolis Welcomes More Than 16,000 Visitors a Day

The Acropolis in Athens, one of the world’s most popular sites, is visited by more than 16,000 people a day, according to Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni.

Culture Ministry: Restoration of Larissa’s Ancient Theater will Finish in 2023

The restoration project of the open-air Ancient Theater of Larissa is on schedule and will be completed by 2023, according to the Greek Culture Ministry.

Kefalonia: Argostoli Archaeological Museum Set to Undergo Reconstruction

The Greek Culture Ministry plans to repair the Argostoli Archaeological Museum that has been closed since 2014 after a major earthquake hit the island of Kefalonia.

Museums in Ioannina, Heraklion and Metsovo Get Certification

Three Greek museums located in Ioannina, Metsovo and Heraklion, Crete, have received the “Certified Museum” label by the Culture Ministry.

Halkidiki’s Polygyros Archaeological Museum Expands Exhibition Space

The Archaeological Museum of Polygyros in Halkidiki has reopened its doors to the public following the expansion of its exhibition space.

Ancient Messene to Get New Archaeological Museum

A new archaeological museum is in the pipeline to host finds discovered at Ancient Messene in the Peloponnese.

Epigraphic Museum to Open in Argos

An Epigraphic Museum will open its doors in the coming years in the city of Argos in the Peloponnese.

Renovated Milos Archaeological Museum Opens to the Public

The Archaeological Museum of Milos has opened its doors to the public, following renovation work.

Greece’s Archaeological Sites, Museums to Host Cultural Events this Summer

A total of 140 cultural events including theater and music performances, will take place at museums, archaeological sites and cultural monuments across Greece during the next two months.

Alexandroupolis Gets its Own Archaeological Museum

Greek border town Alexandroupolis welcomed its own archaeological museum that features items uncovered during excavations in the wider Macedonia and Thrace Region.

Certification Process Underway for Museums in Greece

Museums across Greece are invited to gain certification through the Greek Museum Recognition and Certification System launched by the Culture Ministry.

Greek Culture Ministry Announces Budget of €17m for Projects in Mytilini

The Greek Culture Ministry will restore and upgrade landmark monuments in the town of Mytilini on Lesvos under a budget of 17 million euros.

Greece Hopes ‘Fagan Fragment’ Return to Pave Way for Parthenon Marbles

Italy set a precedent on Saturday, June 4, returning to Greece an artefact removed from the Parthenon frieze known as the “Fagan fragment”.

Acropolis’ Lighting Project Wins LIT Award for 2021

The Acropolis’ lighting project, unveiled last year, won the prestigious LIT Lighting Designer of the Year Award 2021.

Greece – France Agree in Cannes to Co-produce Films

Greece and France have agreed to work together on film productions and inked a deal on the sidelines of the 75th Cannes Film Festival.

Greece Sends Loud Message with ‘Reunite Parthenon’ Stamp Series

Greek postal service ELTA has released a commemorative series of stamps featuring the illegally removed parts of the Parthenon, in efforts to raise awareness for the return of the ancient sculptures to Athens.

Rhodes: Contract Signed for National Theater Restoration

The project for the restoration of the National Theater of Rhodes in Greece is one step closer to becoming a reality following the signing of an agreement by state and local authorities.

Greece to Help Albania Protect and Promote its Monuments, Archaeological Sites

Greece will give Albania ‘know how’ to support the efforts of its neighboring country to preserve and restore its monuments and archaeological sites.