The Greek Ministry of Culture has announced plans for the complete restoration of the Old Archaeological Museum of Mytilene. Necessary studies have received unanimous approval, allowing the project to be integrated into the Northern Aegean Regional Operational Program 2021-2027. The…
Construction on Greece’s National Museum of Underwater Antiquities in Piraeus is advancing swiftly, with completion expected by 2026. The museum will showcase over 2,500 artifacts, supported by state-of-the-art preservation facilities. Culture Minister Lina Mendoni emphasized its significance in highlighting Greece’s…
A working meeting was held at the Ministry of Culture in Greece, where Minister Lina Mendoni discussed the utilization of approximately 600 acres of agricultural lands at the former royal estate of Tatoi with Minister of Rural Development and Food…
The Greek Ministry of Culture is investing in improving visitor pathways and accessibility for people with disabilities at the Gortyna archaeological site, with a total budget of €2.5 million. The project aims to enhance safety, organization of viewing areas, and…
Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni responded to a parliamentary inquiry by New Democracy MP Giorgos Stylios, announcing an enhancement of the Arta Antiquities Ephorate’s security staff. The Ephorate will increase its personnel by hiring six permanent guards and eleven seasonal…
In a ceremony held at the Numismatic Museum, 1,055 ancient coins illegally attempted to be imported into Greece from Turkey in 2019 were returned. The handover, attended by Greek Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni and Turkish Minister of Culture and…
Greek Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni delivered a speech at an international conference focused on threats to cultural heritage. The conference commemorated significant anniversaries of international conventions for the protection of cultural goods during armed conflict. Mendoni emphasized the importance…
At the 8th Ministerial Conference of the Forum of Ancient Civilizations held in Yerevan, Armenia, Greek Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni attended and announced Greece’s unanimous election as the President of the Forum for 2025. Greece aims to enhance the…
Greek Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni expressed deep sorrow over the untimely loss of celebrated actor Dimitris Imellos, who was renowned for his remarkable talent and powerful performances in theater. Mendoni praised Imellos for his contributions to the arts, highlighting…
Culture Minister Lina Mendoni inaugurated the re-exhibition project of the Aegio Archaeological Museum, enhancing its permanent collections in a restored building designed by Ernst Ziller. The new exhibition space showcases significant archaeological finds from extensive excavations led by the Achaia…
Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni presented ongoing and planned projects by the Ministry of Culture, emphasizing the critical role of culture in the country’s economic transformation. With a budget of €1.25 billion, over 830 cultural infrastructure projects are underway, primarily…
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is visiting two districts in Crete today, accompanied by several cabinet members. The trip includes a significant event in Rethymno discussing the National Strategy for Regional and Local Development, followed by the signing of contracts…
