Greek-Turkish Joint Tourism Committee Holds Meeting in Athens

The 5th meeting of the Greece-Türkiye Joint Tourism Committee took place in Athens, with Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni and Turkish Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy discussing ways to strengthen bilateral ties through tourism. Both ministers highlighted the sector’s role in fostering mutual understanding, breaking down stereotypes, and driving tourism growth. The meeting focused on sustainable tourism, niche tourism opportunities, and collaboration on career training and investments, with both sides committed to expanding tourism relations in the future.

Greece Returns Over 1,000 Ancient Coins to Turkey

Greece returned 1,055 ancient coins to Turkey in a historic repatriation effort. The 5th-century BC coins, including silver staters and Athenian tetradrachms, were smuggled from Turkey and seized at the Greek border in 2019. Culture ministers from both countries attended the handover ceremony in Athens, emphasizing the importance of international cooperation in protecting shared cultural heritage. The event also saw Turkish support voiced for the repatriation of the Parthenon Sculptures

Marble Zeus Head Unearthed in Ancient Aphrodisias

Archaeologists have unearthed a marble head depicting Zeus during excavations in the ancient city of Aphrodisias, Turkey. The 66 cm tall head, dating to the 2nd or 3rd century AD, showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of Aphrodisias' renowned sculpture workshops. This significant find adds to the rich historical and cultural legacy of the city, once a major center for art and sculpture in the Hellenistic and Roman periods.