Heritage
Bastion of the “Seven Winds” in Corfu’s New Fortress to Be Restored
Greece's Central Archaeological Council has approved plans for a part restoration of the colossal 16th-century Venetian fortress guarding Corfu's Old Town.
Environment
Zagori’s Candidacy as a Cultural Landscape Submitted to UNESCO
The Greek Ministry of Culture and Sports has submitted the candidacy of the cultural landscape of Zagori, Epirus to the UNESCO World Heritage Center.
Heritage
Three Historic Monuments in Kastoria to Be Fully Restored
Three conservation and enhancement projects in the lakeside city of Kastoria, western Macedonia, have been announced by the Greek Ministry of Culture.
Heritage
Major Funding Boost for Heritage Sites in the North Aegean
Restoration projects get underway on the islands of Chios, Lesvos, Limnos and Agios Efstratios, with support from the EU’s Recovery Fund.
Heritage
UNESCO Monuments of Thessaloniki on Google Arts & Culture
The famous early Christian and Byzantine monuments of Thessaloniki have been added to Google’s interactive Arts & Culture platform.
Heritage
The Unique Customs of Six Greek Islands to be Preserved
Six traditional practices and customs from the Greek islands have been officially registered on the country’s National Index of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Heritage
Preserving the Centuries-Old Fishing Heritage of the Messolongi-Aitoliko Lagoons
The traditional fishing practices in the Messolongi-Aitoliko lagoons of western Greece have been registered on the National Index of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Sports
Olympic Truce Declaration Signed in Ancient Olympia
Ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, the Mayors of Ancient Olympia, Ilida and Sparta gathered to sign the historic Olympic Truce.
