Museums
New Archaeological Museum Opens on Kythnos
After a 30-year wait, the Greek Ministry of Culture has inaugurated a new archaeological museum on Kythnos, showcasing the island’s rich cultural heritage.
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.
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.
Heritage
The Changing Face of Spinalonga, “Island of the Living Dead”
Over the next two years, the once infamous leper colony off the northeast coast of Crete will undergo a series of major infrastructure projects.
Heritage
King Charles to Meet with Greek PM Today
The two are to discuss the restoration and development the former royal estate at Tatoi, north of Athens, sources say.
History
Thessaloniki Closer to Getting its Holocaust Museum
The plan for a modern museum, illustrating to visitors the story of the Jews of Thessaloniki, has been in the works for a decade.
History
Corfu Old Town to Undergo Revamp
The overall environment of the UNESCO World Heritage site is to be improved following a lengthy academic study.
