National Theater of Rhodes to Get €20m Revamp

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National Theater of Rhodes. Photo source: @PrimeMinisterGR The National Theater of Rhodes will get a 20-million-euro revamp with national funds as well as support by the National Strategic Reference Framework (known in Greece as ESPA), Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced during a visit to the island last week. “This is a unique monument, which […]

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 […]

Acropolis Museum Introduces New Winter Programs for Children and Adults

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© Acropolis Museum / Giorgos Vitsaropoulos The Acropolis Museum in Athens, has introduced new winter programs and a reduced admission fee (5 euros) for children and adults. The museum’s winter program will run during the November 1 – March 31 period. The newly launched programs are the following: Saturday at the Museum with 20+1 masterpieces […]

Greece is Strengthening Link Between Culture and Tourism, Says Minister

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Photo source: Ministry of Culture Greece is slowly strengthening the connection between culture and tourism, managing this way to create “brands” for its tourism product as well as competitive advantages compared to other neighboring countries, according to Culture Minister Lina Mendoni. Speaking during the Olympia Forum II session that took place recently in Ancient

Crete Getting Ready to Welcome New Archaeological Museum in Chania

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Culture Minister Lina Mendoni (right) with Eleni Papadopoulou from the Chania Ephorate of Antiquities. Photo source: Ministry of Culture Crete is gearing up for the opening of the new Archaeological Museum of Chania, where over 3,500 artifacts will be displayed. Located in the area of Halepa, Chania’s new museum covers an area of 6,000sqm and […]

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

Germany Returns Two Stolen Greek Orthodox Icons

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Two 18th-century Greek Orthodox icons that had been stolen in 2007 from a monastery outside Ioannina, northern Greece, were returned this week after being located in Germany. The two works, one depicting Christ Pantocrator and the other Panagia Portaitissa (Virgin Mary), were removed from the Monastery of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in the […]

Greece Celebrating European Days of Conservation-Restoration 2021

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Conservators-restorers place a mosaic back in its original position after maintenance work. Photo source: @Directorate of Conservation of Ancient and Modern Monuments – Culture Ministry Greece is celebrating the European Days of Conservation-Restoration 2021 with a number of events taking place across the country until October 10. Organized for a fourth year by the

Greece’s Plaka Bridge Restoration Receives Europa Nostra Accolade

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Greece’s Plaka Bridge restoration project was honored with a 2021 European Heritage / Europa Nostra Award during a ceremony on Saturday at the monument’s location in Epirus. The award was handed to Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni by Europa Nostra Secretary General Sneška Quaedvlieg – Mihailović during the event that also saw the attendance of […]

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