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Ancient Artifacts Discovered in Athens Store, Spanning Geometric to Hellenistic Eras

A hidden trove of ancient artifacts, dating from Greece's Geometric period (1100-750 BC) to the Hellenistic era (up to 31…

1 month ago

Three Greek Antiquities Repatriated from the United States

On Tuesday, the Greek Culture Ministry announced that three Greek antiquities, removed from Greece at an unknown date, have been…

4 months ago

Mykonos Rocked by Corruption Scandal: Officials Granted Illegal Licenses for Profit

A widening corruption scandal that has already ensnared Athens Municipality and Attica Regional Authority employees has reached the popular holiday…

6 months ago

National Theater to Perform Aristophanes at Lesser-Known Ancient Theatres This Summer

The National Theater of Greece will perform Aristophanes' "Plutus" at 17 lesser-known ancient theaters across Greece from July to September.…

7 months ago

Greece Revitalises UNESCO Gem: Mystras Restoration Accelerates

The Greek Culture Ministry has announced significant progress in the ongoing restoration works at the Byzantine castle town of Mystras,…

9 months ago

Culture ministry employees to strike on Tuesday

A 24-hour strike to be held on April 25 was announced by employees at the Greek culture and sports ministry…

2 years ago

Corfu’s Old Town is set for restoration, revamp

The Corfu Venetian fortification from the early 15th century is a component of a plan by the Culture Ministry to…

2 years ago

Free Wi-Fi at more archaeological sites and museums in Greece

On Monday, Greece’s Culture Ministry signed an agreement with Cosmote, the largest mobile network operator in Greece, to expand free…

4 years ago

Greece to lend historical artifacts to foreign museums for up to 50 years

Greece's Culture Ministry has submitted an amendment to parliament, which could see Greek Ancient and modern artifacts displayed in foreign…

4 years ago

Another 16 Greek traditions added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List

Sixteen Greek traditions were approved for inclusion on the national intangible cultural heritage list. UNESCO established its lists of Intangible…

4 years ago

Cyprus stunned that vase given to the late PM Thatcher ended up at auction house

Cyprus’ Foreign Minister will seek an explanation from the British government as to how an ancient vase given to the…

5 years ago

Huge discovery made as Ancient Tenea finally comes to light in Corinth

Excavation work that took place in Chiliomodi, south of Corinth, has brought to light architectural remains, which finally confirms the existence of…

6 years ago

3,500 year old early Mycenean tomb discovered in Nemea

Greece’s Culture Ministry announced an intact tomb from the early Mycenaean era (1650-1400 BC) has been discovered by archaeologists in…

6 years ago

Stolen Ancient Greek artifact retrieved moments before being auctioned off in London

An Ancient Greek tombstone that was illegally smuggled out of Greece and ended up on sale at the famous Sotheby’s…

6 years ago