Urban Life
Elefsina, a “City of Contrasts,” Says Le Monde
Following years of neglect and deindustrialization, the city of Elefsina, Europe’s Capital of Culture for 2023, rises like a phoenix from the ashes.
Heritage
Rare Gold Coin Marking Caesar’s Assassination Returns to Greece
An exceptionally rare “Ides of March” coin, valued at $4.2 million, is among 29 antiquities repatriated to Greece from the US.
Heritage
US Returns 29 Looted Antiquities to Greece
As Greece continues in its quest to repatriate stolen antiquities from abroad, US authorities return priceless artifacts seized from high-profile traffickers.
Destinations
Lefkada to Get New Archaeological Museum
The new museum will be located near the marina, and is to house antiquities from the island's long history, dating from the Middle Neolithic period to the 19th century.
Archaeology
Ancient Seal Fragment Returns Home from Sweden
By permission from the Swedish government, the fragment recovered from the ancient city of Asine in 1922 was returned to the Archaeological Museum of Nafplio.
Museums
Knossos Research Center to Undergo Major Redevelopment
The British School at Athens, one of world’s leading centers for Greek archaeology, announces a multi-million-euro upgrade of its research facilities at Knossos.
Heritage
15 Looted Greek Antiquities to be Returned from Switzerland
Seized by the Swiss authorities in Geneva, 15 ancient objects, including a golden diadem of laurel leaves, are to be repatriated to Greece.
Infrastructure
Thessaloniki’s “Fountain” Metro Station to Host New Museum
Greece’s Ministry of Culture is to proceed with plans to convert a building at Sintrivani Station into a museum, presenting artifacts from the excavations.
