A collection of ancient artifacts, dating from the Geometric period (1100-750 BCE) to the Hellenistic era (up to 31 BCE), was found in a shop managed by the National Gallery in Athens. The discovery was made during an execution of…
Cultural Minister Lina Mendoni toured the exhibition titled ‘Greek Vlachs and Philanthropy: Evidence from the Past – Lessons for the Future’ at the Macedonian-Thracian Folklore and Ethnological Museum. The exhibition uses modern exhibition techniques to showcase the role of the…
Cultural Minister Lina Mendoni inaugurated the new hostel at the historic Monastery of Timios Prodromos in Serres, highlighting its significance as a Byzantine monument. The project, supported by over €12 million from the Greek state and an additional €1.5 million…
Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni visited the newly opened Petralona Cave Museum, which welcomed over 80,000 visitors since its opening in March. She emphasized the significance of cultural tourism for the country’s GDP and highlighted the museum’s unique status in…
The Greek Minister of Culture, Lina Mendoni, expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Kostas Georgousopoulos, a renowned literary figure, theater critic, translator, and poet. Mendoni highlighted his significant contributions to the arts and education, emphasizing his role in preserving…
The Feast of the Virgin of Mesosporitis has been added to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during the 19th Intergovernmental Meeting in Asunción, Paraguay. Celebrated annually on November 20, this event reflects a deep-rooted tradition…
The Festival of the Panagia Mesospiritissa has been inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during a meeting in Asunción, Paraguay. Celebrated annually on November 20, the festival honors the agricultural fertility and the local…
Lina Mendoni, Greece’s Minister of Culture, highlights the positive climate in discussions with the UK regarding the return of the Parthenon Marbles. However, she stresses that considerable time and effort are still required before any agreement can be reached. Mendoni…
The Hellenic Film Center and Creative Greece (ΕΚΟΜΕΔ) aims to transform Greece into an international audiovisual hub. Leonidas Christopoulos, president of the organization, announced the relocation of the International Center for Children’s and Youth Cinema from Tehran to Athens during…
Lina Mendoni, Greece’s Minister of Culture, highlighted ongoing discussions about the return of the Parthenon Sculptures while speaking on ERTNews. She noted positive international sentiments favoring the repatriation of cultural artifacts and emphasized the Greek government’s commitment to this cause,…
During the 4th Greek-Turkish Forum on Media and Academia, Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni emphasized the importance of cultural cooperation in fostering understanding between Greece and Turkey. She highlighted the role of culture in shaping political relations and discussed ongoing…
Greek Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni and Thessaloniki Mayor Stelios Angeloudis signed a contract for the restoration of eight Ottoman fountains in the city’s Upper Town. The project aims to preserve and promote these historical structures, enhancing the public space…
