Poll: More Britons in Favor of Returning Parthenon Marbles to Greece

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The Parthenon Sculptures. Photo source: The British Museum The Parthenon Marbles belong to Greece and should be returned to their rightful owners, said 59 percent of UK residents in the latest poll on the thorny issue. Asked “where do you believe the Parthenon Marbles belong,” more than half of those polled said “Greece” in a […]

Return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece Up to the British Museum Says Downing St

By admin 17 Νοεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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The Parthenon Marbles at the British Museum .Photo source: The British Committee for the Reunification of the Parthenon Marbles In a slight shift of approach, Downing Street said this week that the decision to return the Parthenon Marbles to Greece was up to the British Museum and not the government. The statement was made prior to a […]

Greek PM Calls for Return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Photo source: Prime Minister GR Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Friday called for the United Kingdom to return the Parthenon marbles to Athens, Speaking during UNESCO’s 75th anniversary event in Paris, the PM said that the sculptures of the Parthenon make up a hugely significant piece of the world’s […]

New Archaeological Museum of Messolonghi Ready to Open

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The new Archaeological Museum of Messolonghi is getting ready to open its doors to the public in the next few weeks, the Greek Culture Ministry said in a recent announcement. Housed in the city’s historic Xenokratio public school, which has been restored by the ministry’s services, the new museum will showcase its permanent collection of […]

Culture Ministry: Action Plan for Promotion of Ancient Olympia

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Photo source: Municipality of Ancient Olympia The Culture Ministry, the Region of Western Greece and the Municipality of Ancient Olympia have announced an action plan for the cultural promotion of Ancient Olympia through a new partnership agreement. Budgeted at 329.840 euros, the three-year agreement includes the development of permanent or temporary cultural and

UNESCO Calls on UK to ‘Reconsider’ Returning Parthenon Marbles to Greece

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Photo source: The British Committee for the Reunification of the Parthenon Marbles UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is urging the British Museum to reconsider repatriating the Parthenon Marbles to Greece and to enter talks on the issue, Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni said on Thursday. The recommendation was made following

‘European Heritage Days’ in Greece: Free Admission to Museums, Sites this Weekend

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Archaeological Museum of Delphi. Photo source: Ministry of Culture Greece will celebrate European Heritage Days 2021 with free admission to museums, archaeological sites and monuments during the weekend of September 25-26. Celebrations kick off from Friday, September 24, with a number of in-person events scheduled to take place across the country in accordance with

Antiquities Return to Thessaloniki Metro Station Site

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Photo source: @Thessaloniki Hotels Association A number of antiquities unearthed during works for the construction of the Aghia Sofia metro station in Thessaloniki, have returned to their original location, the Culture Ministry announced on Sunday. Photo source: Ministry of Culture The antiquities were detached from the site in 2017. Following the station’s completion, the

Greece Slams British Museum for Lack of Care, Calls for Return of Parthenon Marbles

By admin 16 Αυγούστου 2021 No comment

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The Parthenon Marbles in the British Museum. Once again, the British Museum, currently hosting the Parthenon Marbles, has been found to be displaying the world masterpieces in inadequate conditions. Photos came to light last week depicting a leaking roof with water seeping into the British Museum’s seven “Greek” galleries featuring items including the Parthenon

Greece Expresses Sorrow for Philhellene Archaeologist Stephen Miller’s Death

By admin 11 Αυγούστου 2021 No comment

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Stephen Miller stands in front of the Temple of Nemean Zeus, southwest of Athens, September 25, 2013. Photo: AP / Source: US Embassy Stephen G Miller, the archaeologist who unearthed the ancient stadium of Nemea in the Peloponnese, and devoted his life to the revival of the Nemean Games, passed away on Wednesday at the […]