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 […]

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 […]

Archaeological Site of Ambracia Western Necropolis Now Open for Visitors

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The archaeological site of the Western Necropolis of Ambracia. Photo Photo © Preveza Ephorate of Antiquities The archaeological site of Ambracia Western Necropolis, located in Arta, western Greece, has reopened its doors to the public after remaining closed for several years due to extensive restoration works. The site was recently inaugurated by Greek Culture Minister

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

Amphipolis Tomb to Be Accessible to People with Disabilities

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Amphipolis, northern Greece. Photo source: Ministry of Culture Greece’s Central Archaeological Council (KAS) recently approved the architectural plans for the construction of a shelter around the Kasta tomb in Amphipolis. Plans also include the creation of special routes for people with disabilities. Located in Central Macedonia, northern Greece, Amphipolis is where the

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’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

Plaka Bridge in Greece to Receive Accolade from Europa Nostra

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The restored bridge of Plaka in Epirus. Photo source: Ministry of Culture Greece will receive a Europa Nostra award for the restoration of the historic Plaka bridge in Epirus, during a ceremony to be held in Tzoumerka on Saturday, October 2. The event follows the announcement of the European Heritage Awards 2021, the EU initiative […]