Heritage
Olympic Flame Lit for the Beijing Winter Games 2022
The Lighting of the Olympic Flame for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games took place on Monday morning at Ancient Olympia.
Heritage
The Former Royal Estate at Tatoi: More Than Just Objects
As the Culture Ministry takes stock of recent fire damage at Tatoi, questions need to be asked about how a proposed museum can accurately portray history.
Heritage
Greece Helping to Protect Afghanistan’s Cultural Heritage
The Greek Ministry of Culture is lending its support to the protection of the National Museum of Afghanistan and thousands of treasures from ancient Bactria.
Heritage
Rare Treasures of the Tatoi Wine Cellar are Revealed
Among the thousands of rare objects preserved at the former royal estate of Tatoi, a large collection of historic wines and spirits is of particular scientific and cultural value.
Heritage
Restoration Earthworks Continue at the Amphipolis Tomb
The Greek Ministry of Culture and Sports has carried out an assessment of the earthworks for the restoration of the famous Kasta Tomb in Amphipolis.
Heritage
Mount Pilio Heritage Train Blowing its Whistle Again
“Sooty” runs on the narrowest track in the world, and can only reach speeds of up to 20 kilometers per hour - perfect for enjoying the view.
Museums
Thessaloniki Holocaust Museum Plans Moving Ahead
The Regional Governor of Central Macedonia said that the regional government may help fund the project in part through the use of European funds.
People
US Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt: Celebrating 200 Years of Friendship
The US Ambassador on celebrating the upcoming 200th anniversary of the Greek Revolution and the deep ties between the US and Greece.
