Developing Military Tourism Next on Greece Agenda

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As part of its tourist product expansion plan, Greece announced this week plans to develop military and war tourism. The ministers of defense, culture and tourism – Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos, Lina Mendoni, and Harry Theoharis – signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) which foresees among others the promotion of important military and war locations, museums, and […]

Live Cultural Events, Shows in Greece Resume in Outdoor Areas – Rules

By admin 31 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

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Greece’s theaters and other cultural venues in outdoor areas recently reopened to the public under strict Covid-19 health protocols and social distancing rules. Theaters and cultural venues can host live shows under the following rules: – All events must take place at open-air venues with seated-only spectators – The venues can operate on a 50 […]

New Arethousa Archaeological Museum Opens in Halkida, Central Greece

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The new Arethousa Archaeological Museum, which houses valuable artifacts from Greece’s ancient history, has opened its doors in the city of Halkida, Central Greece. Located in the area of Agios Stefanos, the new museum has taken its name from the local Arethousa thermal springs. The Arethousa museum is housed in a preserved industrial building that […]

Greece Plans to Launch 5 New Cultural Routes

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The port and town of Nafpaktos in Western Greece are included in the “Road to the West” cultural route . Photo Source: Municipality of Nafpaktos Five new cultural routes covering all periods of Greek history as it spans across the country are in the pipeline, said Culture Minister Lina Mendoni during a press conference on Monday. […]

All Museums in Greece Ready to Open on May 14

By admin 11 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

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National Gallery, Athens. Photo source: Ministry of Culture All museums in Greece will reopen their doors to the public on Friday, May 14, according to Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni. The minister’s announcement comes after Greece’s Covid-19 committee of health experts gave the green light for all museums to reopen under safety measures that define […]

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

By admin 14 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

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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

Section of Athens’ Modern Greek Culture Museum to Open in June

By admin 14 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

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Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni recently visited the premises of the Museum of Modern Greek Culture in Athens. Photo source: Ministry of Culture The first section of the Museum of Modern Greek Culture in Athens will open its doors on June 17, according to a recent announcement by the Greek Culture Ministry. Established in 1918 […]

Greece Donates ‘Charioteer of Delphi’ Replica to Qatar

By admin 8 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

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Qatar Museums Chief Executive Officer Ahmad Al-Namla and Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni. Greece has donated an exact replica of the Charioteer of Delphi, also known as Heniokhos, to the city of Doha in Qatar. The replica statue was unveiled at the central metro station of Doha international airport in Qatar during an official ceremony […]

Greece and Qatar Set Foundations for Long-term Cooperation in Culture

By admin 6 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

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Culture Minister Lina Mendoni and Qatar Museums Chairperson Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani Greece and Qatar have set the foundations for a long-term cooperation in culture following a recent visit of Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni to Doha where she met with Qatar Museums Chairperson Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani. During the meeting, Mendoni agreed