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Exhibition on Ancient Civilizations of Basilicata Opens at the Acropolis Museum

ANA reports that an exhibition showcasing the ancient civilizations of Basilicata, southern Italy, will open to the public at the…

3 months ago

On this day in 1920, Greece's much-loved Melina Mercouri was born

One of the great women figures of Greece in the 20th century, much-loved actress, singer and politician Melina Mercouri was…

3 months ago

Grandson of Former Italian Premier Returns Ancient Greek Artifact in Rome Ceremony

In a ceremony at the Greek Embassy in Rome, Paolo Catti De Gasperi, grandson of former Italian Prime Minister Alcide…

4 months ago

Greek Culture Minister Calls Fashion Show at British Museum Featuring Parthenon Sculptures "Monumental Insult"

Mendoni's anger over fashion show at the British Museum: They degrade the sculptures and the universal values they emit. The…

11 months ago

On this day in 1920, Greece's much-loved Melina Mercouri was born

One of the great women figures of Greece in the 20th century, much-loved actress, singer and politician Melina Mercouri was…

1 year ago

Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni visits New York MET over collaboration with Greek museums

Greek Culture and Sports Minister Lina Mendoni paid a visit with ministry officials to the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met)…

2 years ago

Greek Culture Minister Dr Lina Mendoni to attend Holy Saturday Easter Mass in Sydney

Greek Culture Minister Dr Lina Mendoni is currently on an official visit to Australia where she will officially open the…

3 years ago

101 years ago on this day in 1920, Greece's much-loved Melina Mercouri was born

One of the great women figures of Greece in the 20th century, much-loved actress, singer and politician Melina Mercouri was…

3 years ago

Greek Culture Minister welcomes court's decision on Thessaloniki metro antiquities

The Council of State (CoS) plenary officially published on Wednesday its approval of the removal, transfer, and new placement of…

4 years ago

100 years ago on this day in 1920, Greece's much-loved Melina Mercouri was born

One of the great women figures of Greece in the 20th century, much-loved actress, singer and politician Melina Mercouri was…

4 years ago

New disabled-friendly lift to be installed at the Acropolis by Summer 2020

The historical Acropolis in the Greek capital is set to receive a new lift by summer 2020 after the Central Archaeological…

5 years ago

New museum dedicated to Spartan history is set to open in the US

A new museum dedicated to Spartan history and culture is set to open its doors at the University of Connecticut in the…

5 years ago

Historical Amphipolis Tomb in Macedonia to be open to the public by early 2022

Greece’s Culture Ministry has announced it is speeding up works at the historical Amphipolis Tomb in order for the site to…

5 years ago

Greece announces 2020 will be the ‘Year of Melina Mercouri’

The Greek Culture Ministry has announced that marking 100 years since the birth of Melina Mercouri on 18 October 1920, Greece will…

5 years ago

On this day in 1920, Greece's much-loved Melina Mercouri was born

Melina Mercouri, was a much-loved Greek actress, singer, and politician. Born on 31 October 1920 in Athens.  Here is Melina’s…

5 years ago

Greece outraged at mold surrounding Parthenon Sculptures (PICS & VIDEO)

Greece’s Culture Ministry has been left outraged following photos that have emerged from the British Museum, showing mold and humidity…

5 years ago