Greece OKs Dior Photo Shoot at Acropolis Ahead of ‘Croisière 2022’ Athens Show

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Acropolis, Athens. Photo: Ministry of Culture French luxury fashion house Christian Dior will be filming at the Acropolis and other major archaeological sites in the runup to its “Croisière 2022” show to be held in Athens in June after being granted relevant permits by Greece’s Archaeological Council (KAS) this week. More specifically, Dior will be […]

Elefsina Archaeological Site Upgrade to be Completed in 2022

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Elefsina archaeological site. Photo source: Ministry of Culture Works for the upgrade of the archaeological site and the construction of a new archaeological museum in the city of Elefsina, near Athens, will be completed by 2022, according to Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni. The minister, accompanied by Attica Governor George Patoulis, recently visited the

Athens: Plato’s Academy Park Regeneration Project Gets Green Light

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Plato’s Academy, Athens Greece’s Archaeological Council (KAS) has approved the studies submitted by the Municipality of Athens and the Athens Ephorate of Antiquities for the project involving the regeneration of the park and archaeological site located at Plato’s Academy. The project includes the area’s upgrade and promotion, and foresees the announcement of an

Culture Ministry: Summer Operating Hours for Archaeological Sites, Museums

By admin 5 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

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The archaeological site of Vravrona in Attica. Photo source: digitalculture.gov.gr The Ministry of Culture has announced the summer operating hours of archaeological sites and museums across Greece. According to a ministry announcement, the opening hours of archaeological sites, monuments and museums have been divided into two main categories, with the first concerning

Crete: Underwater Research Continues at Ancient Olous

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Scientists from the Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities and the Institute for Mediterranean Studies for the fourth year continued their underwater research off the Elounda bay on Crete, looking to shine light on the sunken city of Ancient Olous. Also known as Olounda, the ancient city was built on the isthmus that connects Crete with the […]

Archaeological Sites, Beauty Salons Re-open in Greece

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Culture Minister Lina Mendoni on Sunday visited the Acropolils in Athens. Greece’s archaeological sites re-opened on Monday after the government decided to ease lockdown measures on Friday to address Covid-19 fatigue. Culture Minister Lina Mendoni, who inspected the Acropolis site on Sunday to ensure all health protocols were in place, said Greece’s archeological sites

Parthenon Marbles Dispute Heats Up After UK PM’s Comment

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Sculptures from the Parthenon temple on display at the British Museum. Photo source: British Museum Greece reacted strongly this week to claims made by UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson that Britain will not return the Parthenon Marbles to legal owner Greece, reigniting an age-old dispute. “Greece does not accept the legal acquisition and ownership of […]

UK PM Says Greece’s Parthenon Marbles Will Stay in Britain

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The Parthenon Marbles. Photo Source: @British Museum British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is refusing to return the Parthenon Marbles to Greece despite a request in 2019 by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. In an interview to Greek daily Ta Nea, Johnson said the 2,500-year-old marble sculptures illegally removed from the UNESCO World Heritage Site in

Elefsina’s Old Oil Mill to Become an Archaeological Museum

By admin 22 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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The theater in the Elefsina old Oil Mill, Photo source: Municipality of Elefsina Elefsina, located in Attica near Athens, will get a new archaeological museum, to be created on the premises of the city’s old Oil Mill. A landmark site of the area, the old oil mill every summer turns into a cultural venue, hosting […]

Greek Archaeologists Want Museums, Sites to Re-open Safely

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The Association of Greek Archaeologists is calling on the government to allow the re-opening of museums and archaeological sites with the implementation of health protocols and free admission for the first month of operation. Museums and sites have been closed for nearly four months due to coronavirus pandemic measures in place to contain the spread […]