Thessaloniki is on the cusp of a major transformation with €101.6 million in urban renewal projects unveiled at the 89th Thessaloniki International Fair. The flagship initiative is a metropolitan park at the former Pavlos Melas military camp, featuring green spaces, museums, and cultural hubs. From the revitalization of Aristotelous Square to enhanced fire protection in Seich Sou forest, these projects aim to redefine Greece’s co-capital as a modern, vibrant metropolis.
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Olympiacos FC opens its state-of-the-art museum at Karaiskakis Stadium, offering free entry throughout August. The modern facility, created with Mediapro Exhibitions, celebrates the club’s 100-year legacy with interactive displays, historic trophies, and tributes to Gate 7 and charitable efforts.
Hagia Sophia, a 1,500-year-old Byzantine masterpiece with Hellenistic roots, undergoes restoration to withstand Istanbul’s earthquake risks. Learn how experts preserve its legacy as a cathedral, mosque, and museum.
Egypt is closing St. Catherine’s Monastery, confiscating its property, and evicting its monks to turn the world’s oldest functioning Christian monastery into a museum, despite promises from President Sisi to Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis to protect it. A recent court ruling has raised concerns about Egypt’s true intentions, prompting the monks to plan a global mobilization.
The Maria Callas Museum in Athens unveils a refreshed permanent exhibition this spring 2025, featuring rare artifacts like a red dress from Paris, a *Medea* wig from La Scala, and a 1958 San Francisco honorary key. These treasures, drawn from a 2000 Paris auction and collector donations, invite visitors to explore new stories of the legendary diva’s life and legacy.
The restoration of the Hagia Sofia dome is one of the biggest restoration projects.
The Palace Museum’s exhibition showcasing 172 artefacts is China’s first major display of Greek antiquity.
Selinunte, Sicily—A team of archaeologists has excavated portions of the long-lost walls and north gate…
Canberra turned blue for Greek Independence Day on March 25, with landmarks like the Royal Australian Mint stepping in after a glitch at Old Parliament House. The Ambassador of Greece joined the festivities, capping a day that began at St. Nicholas Church.
The British Museum has closed its temporary exhibitions after a former IT contractor allegedly sabotaged its systems. The suspect, who was recently dismissed, was arrested on-site. This incident follows the recent revelation of approximately 1,500 missing items from the museum’s collection, raising concerns about security vulnerabilities and insider threats.
Piraeus’ historic SILO industrial building is being transformed into the National Museum of Unified Antiquities, set to open in 2026. This ambitious project will showcase Greece’s rich maritime heritage through artifacts recovered exclusively from the sea, offering a unique perspective on the nation’s history and enduring connection to maritime pursuits. Over 2,500 exhibits and a range of technological applications will complement the collection, housed in a new structure seamlessly integrated with the existing SILO building.
The fate of the Parthenon Marbles is back in the spotlight as UK Labour leader…
**Excerpt:** The Greek Ministry of Culture has greenlit a significant renovation project for the Zakynthos Museum. This historic institution, which houses valuable artifacts from the post-Byzantine period, is set to undergo a major overhaul to improve accessibility, energy efficiency, and overall visitor experience.
Archaeologists have discovered a fully preserved marble statue from the Roman era in the ancient city of Odessos (modern-day Varna, Bulgaria). The sculpture depicts a middle-aged man dressed in a toga, holding a scroll, and a Greek inscription identifies him as G(ai) Marius Hermogenes.
The Greek Ministry of Culture announced that two post-Byzantine churches sustained significant damage by the recent destructive fire in East Attica, but said that Ancient Greek antiquities, sites, and the Archaeological Museum of Marathon were not damaged.
In a significant archaeological endeavour led by the Museum of Natural History of the Lesvos…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan formally opened a former Byzantine church in Istanbul as a mosque on Monday, four years after his government had designated it a Muslim house of prayer, despite criticism from neighboring Greece.
April 27, 1924: Greece proposes to send one of its archaeological treasures, a statue of…
The 2000 year old Anisa Plate shows that Greek was spoken in Anatolia at that time
Tourism is a vital part of the Greek economy, accounting for one in three euros…
Not to miss the exhibition “Stories that end well: The return of 3 antiquities” exploring the long process of repatriation of 3 Greek ancient artefacts from Atlanta’s Emory Uni to Greece.
Evia, Greece: An anonymous tip led to the arrest of a 44-year-old Albanian man in…
Anna’s cafe has delicious spoon sweets, traditional Greek coffees, and unique items. Some days when…
A small but exciting city trip between the museums of Athens in an attempt to…
Drawings, photographs and even oral narratives have already been collected The Metropolis of Rhodes has…
The exhibition charts the continuity and vitality of icon painting wherever Orthodox Christianity took root after the events of 1453, notably in Russia, Crete and mainland Greece. There are icons by masters from the great Cretan workshops, whose holy subjects vibrate with life against shimmering gold leaf surrounds.
“We hope that other museums abroad will follow the example of the Carlos Museum, which has sought to solve the problem through dialogue and a spirit of cooperation,” said Lina Mendoni, Greece’s minister of culture.
Visitors can see, among other things, Georges Sari’s typewriter, the first edition of Alkis Zei’s…
Journey through Ancient Athens at the Acropolis Museum. Explore timeless artifacts, marvel at the Parthenon sculptures, and experience Greek history firsthand. Plan your visit, explore online collections, or take a virtual tour.
Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation takes us on an optimistic, sunny journey through the inspired…
