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The amazing island of Spinalonga Crete had a Dark history

Spinalonga Island, initially established as a Venetian fortress1574-1715), transitioned into an Ottoman colony (1715-1898) following the Venetian-Ottoman wars. Spinalonga in…

30 December 2024

Greece to Host 9th Ministerial Meeting of the Ancient Civilizations Forum in 2025

Greece has been selected to host the 9th Ministerial Meeting of the Ancient Civilizations Forum in December 2025, following this…

19 December 2024

UNESCO Recognizes Greece's Messosporitissa Festivity as an Intangible Cultural Heritage

The Messosporitissa Festivity, celebrated at ancient ruins in Greece, has been recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. This…

5 December 2024

Should the Parthenon Marbles Be Returned to Greece? Vote Now!

The fate of the Parthenon Marbles is back in the spotlight as UK Labour leader Keir Starmer prepares to meet…

1 December 2024

UNESCO Bolsters Protection for 34 Lebanese Heritage Sites Amidst Israeli Airstrikes

UNESCO has granted enhanced protection status to 34 cultural heritage sites in Lebanon amid escalating Israeli airstrikes, raising concerns about…

20 November 2024

UNESCO-Recognized Potter Preserves Ancient Craft

On the picturesque Greek island of Lesbos, 70-year-old master potter Dimitris Kouvdis keeps an ancient pottery tradition alive, using local…

20 November 2024

Traditional Pottery of Lesbos Receives UNESCO Recognition

On the Greek island of Lesbos, 70-year-old Nikos Kouvdis keeps an ancient pottery tradition alive, crafting pieces from local clay…

19 November 2024

Mitsotakis Visits London: Pushing for a "Palermo-Style" Solution to Parthenon Sculptures Dispute

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will meet UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in London this December to advance discussions…

18 November 2024

Ancient Greece's Legacy: UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Journey through millennia of Greek history and culture with this exploration of Greece's 19 UNESCO World Heritage sites. From the…

16 November 2024

Greek visual artists team up to raise awareness for Minoan Palaces UNESCO World Heritage Listing

Twenty eight Greek visual artists created works of art inspired by the Minoan civilization as part of an initiative to…

2 November 2024

UNESCO Recognizes Zagori's Unique Cultural Heritage

Greece's Culture Minister, Lina Mendoni, celebrated UNESCO's decision to add the picturesque Zagori region to its prestigious World Heritage List.…

22 October 2024

Exploring Greece's UNESCO World Heritage Treasures

Delve into the rich cultural tapestry of Greece as we explore its UNESCO World Heritage Sites, from the iconic Acropolis…

20 October 2024

Greece and Korea Sign Memorandum to Enhance Cultural Cooperation

Greece's Culture Minister Lina Mendoni and Korea's Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Yu In-Chon, signed a Memorandum of Understanding…

27 September 2024

Katogi Averoff: The Metsovo vineyard is Intangible Cultural Heritage of Greece

The Ministry of Culture, through the Directorate of Newer Cultural Heritage, has been applying the Convention for the Safeguarding of…

12 September 2024

Patmos Music Festival Launches with Chamber Music, Followed by Religious Music Events

The 3rd Patmos Chamber Music Festival has commenced, showcasing a diverse range of works from the Renaissance to contemporary times,…

28 August 2024

Melina Mercouri's Plea for the Return of the Parthenon Sculptures: A Legacy Continues

On July 29, 1982 Melina Mercouri, Minister of Culture and Sciences of Greece, addressed the World Conference on Cultural Policies,…

29 July 2024

Ancient Greek City of Phaselis in Turkey to Implement Visitor Management Plan

Overcrowding threatens the ancient Greek city of Phaselis in Turkey. To protect the archaeological site and comply with UNESCO regulations,…

15 July 2024

Experts Predict Mediterranean Tsunami with 100% Certainty in the Next 30 Years

Experts from UNESCO have issued a 100% certain warning that a tsunami over one metre high will strike the Mediterranean…

5 July 2024

4 New Entries in Greece's National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage

The Ministry of Culture has added four new elements to Greece's National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage: Manirotiko Moiroloi, Evagelizou,…

5 July 2024

The Alteration of Chersonesos Taurica: Destruction and Controversy in Crimea

Russia has destroyed the Chersonesos Taurica in Crimea, a UNESCO World Heritage site of historical significance. According to Evelyn Kravchenko,…

27 June 2024

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