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UPDATE: Weekend Strike at Museums, Archaeological Sites Suspended

A 48-hour strike announced by the employees of the Ministry of Culture and Sports during the weekend, July 29-30, has been suspended.

Attica’s Archaeological Sites, Museums to Remain Closed on July 29-30

Archaeological sites and museums in Attica will remain closed on July 29 and 30 due to a 48-hour strike called by Culture Ministry employees.

National Gallery to Be Completed in Early 2019 with SNF Grant

The expansion and modernization project of the National Gallery will be completed in early 2019, with a grant by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF).

Lesvos Island Still Struggling to Keep Tourism Alive

Lesvos sees overnight stays drop by 40.63%, number of visitors by 42.58%, and tourism-related revenue by 35.18% as refugees continue to flock to the island.

Epidavros Unveils its ‘Paths of Culture’

Elliniki Etairia and the Municipality of Epidavros are inaugurating the “Greek Paths of Culture” and are inviting all to a series of festivities at the Epidavros Ancient Theater.

A Forest the Latest Hurdle for Greece’s Hellenikon Project

A section of the Hellinikon property, where Lamda Development and Global Investment Group plan to erect a full-service resort, has been declared a forest area.

Greece – China Year of Cultural Exchange Kicks Off

Two bilateral agreements were signed in Athens to mark the occasion of the official launch of the Greece - China Year of Cultural Exchange.

Samos Ancient Wonder Eupalinos Tunnel Reopens to Public

The 6th century BC Eupalinos Tunnel, located at the Pythagoreion archaeological site on the Aegean island of Samos, re-opened to the public following restoration works.

Greece and China to Officially Inaugurate Cultural Exchange Year

The "Greece-China Year of Cultural Exchanges" will be officially inaugurated during a ceremony to be held on April 27 at the Byzantine and Christian Museum in Athens.

EU, Regional Funds to Go Towards Further Amphipolis Site Works

A total of 2.5 million euros has been allocated for excavation and restoration works at the ancient Amphipolis site in northern Greece.

New Thessaloniki Museum Body ‘MOMus’ Takes First Steps

MOMus, the new Thessaloniki Museum Body, will function as an umbrella organization that will feature unique collections, diverse art series and photo exhibits of Greek and international artists.

Culture Ministry Extends Operating Hours of Museums and Sites in Greece

The Culture Ministry has announced the museums and archaeological sites in Greece that will operate with extended hours until October 31.

Greek Archaeological Sites, Museums Still to Announce Extended Hours

The Culture Ministry has said that 1,314 employees would be hired in order to extend visiting hours at major sites across Greece.

Kavala Marks Philippi UNESCO Inclusion with Two-day Events

The Kavala Municipality and the Kavala - Thasos Ephorate of Antiquities will mark the inclusion of the archaeological site of Philippi on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, with a series of events on April 8-9.

Greek Culture Minister Allots €2.5m for Kasta Hill, Amphipolis Works

The culture ministry in Greece has allocated 2.5 million euros for restoration works at Kasta Hill, the excavation site of the Amphipolis tomb.

Greece says ‘No’ to Gucci Fashion Show at Acropolis

Greece’s Central Archaeological Council has rejected Gucci's request to host a fashion show at the Acropolis this summer.
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