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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.…

13 June 2024

Ancient Greek Sanctuary at Risk of Sinking into the Aegean Sea

Delos, an ancient Greek sanctuary in the Aegean Sea, faces imminent disappearance due to rising sea levels. Despite its UNESCO…

12 June 2024

India backs Greece’s request for the return of The Parthenon Marbles from the British Museum

Indian Ambassador to UNESCO, Vishal V. Sharma, strongly backed Greece's efforts to return the Parthenon Marbles from the British Museum…

5 June 2024

Turkey Challenges Legitimacy of Lord Elgin's Permission to Take Parthenon Marbles at UNESCO Meeting

At a United Nations cultural arm meeting again hearing the case of the stolen Parthenon Marbles, Turkey’s spokesperson denied that…

4 June 2024

Pyrgi, the "painted village" in Chios

Pyrgi is a picturesque medieval village on the island of Chios, known as the “painted village” thanks to the unique…

3 June 2024

UNESCO Continues Call for Resolution in Parthenon Sculptures Dispute

In a long-standing cultural heritage debate, the UNESCO panel reiterated its call for Greece and the United Kingdom to find…

2 June 2024

Princess Kako's Journey: Exploring the Parthenon in Greece

Princess Kako of Japan embarked on a cultural journey to Greece, marking her arrival with a visit to the iconic…

27 May 2024

Nicholas Galitzine Chased by a Hundred Schoolgirls in Greece

Nicholas Galitzine's Memorable Encounter at the Acropolis: Chased by a Hundred Schoolgirls In a scene straight out of a movie,…

20 May 2024

Greece Seeks UNESCO's Intervention to Prevent Conversion of Chora Monastery into a Mosque

In a move to protect the cultural heritage of the Chora Monastery in Constantinople, Greece has escalated its response by…

11 May 2024

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,…

10 May 2024

PM Mitsotakis Tours Attikon University General Hospital and Daphni Monastery

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasised the government's commitment to modernising the basic infrastructure of the National Health System during his…

10 May 2024

A Virtual Tour of the Holy Monastery of Hosios Loukas of Steiriotis

The Holy Monastery of Hosios Loukas of Steiriotis in Boeotia, a major site for world Christian art and included in…

3 May 2024

Greece Celebrates World Heritage Day with Free Entry to Museums and Archaeological Sites

Today, Thursday, April 18, Greece celebrates World Heritage Day (also known as International Day for Monuments and Sites) by allowing…

18 April 2024

Patmos Cave of the Apocalypse, most spiritual & miraculous cave in the world

About halfway up to the Monastery of Agios Ioannis on Patmos is the Cave of the Apocalypse. This sacred grotto is…

11 April 2024

The amazing island of Spinalonga Crete has a Dark history

Today, the uninhabited islet, which has docking facilities and beaches, is one of Crete’s most popular tourist attractions. In addition…

7 April 2024

Greece to Restore Ottoman Mausoleum on Rhodes

Greece's Ministry of Culture has launched a restoration project for the Murat Reis complex, a significant Ottoman monument located on…

26 March 2024

Meteora : Greece's land of spirituality

Before I visited Meteora I had seen many breathtaking images of this mythical place that made me feel a vast…

14 March 2024

Unveiling Greece & Beyond: Top 10 Most-Searched European Travel Destinations

Europe's Top 10 Most-Searched Travel Destinations Europe, steeped in rich history, captivating landscapes, and diverse cultures, has long been a…

8 March 2024

Explore Greece's History: 5 UNESCO Gems in the Peloponnese

This southern peninsula boasts not just stunning beaches and landscapes but also 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

20 February 2024

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