Acropolis
Ancient Greece
Blowing Up the Parthenon: The Power of a Symbol
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The Parthenon has been seen as central to the history of Western civilisation. But the building has a troubled past that is somewhat at odds with our ideas of democratic values
events
Greece Approves Dior Fashion Event at Panathenaic Stadium
Greece on Friday gave a "green light" to the temporary concession of the Panathinaikos Stadium for Dior's fashion event on June 17.
Europe
Greece Marks Europe Day 2021 with Acropolis Ceremony
The flags of Greece and the European Union were raised at the Acropolis early on Sunday in celebration of "Europe Day 2021".
Ancient Greece
Germany Shows the Way for Parthenon Sculptures Return to Greece
Germany announced they reached an agreement with Nigeria to return the Benin Bronzes, in a move similar to the Parthenon sculptures issue.
Archaeology
Greece Probes Acropolis Safety Concerns After Wheelchair Accident
The recent injury of a man in a wheelchair during his tour on the Acropolis has rekindled the debate on the safety and quality of construction that was undertaken on the monument in 2020.
The implementation of concrete pathways had...
Ancient Greece
A New Greek Revolution for the Parthenon Sculptures
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Recent comments by British PM Boris Johnson continue to highlight the British side’s intransigence on the issue of the Parthenon sculptures.
Environment
Earth Hour: When the World Turned its Lights Off for One Hour
To send a message to the world about the importance of saving the planet, people all over the world turned off the lights at "Earth Hour."
Greece
Greek Flag Raised at the Acropolis as Greece Celebrates Bicentennial
Evzones raised the Greek flag on the Acropolis marking the start of celebrations for the anniversary of the Greek War of Independence.
Ancient Greece
Greece Opens Acropolis, Other Archaeological Sites
Greece reopened the Acropolis in Athens and other ancient sites nationwide as the country is getting prepared for the tourism season.
Ancient Greece
Greece Hits Back at Boris Johnson Over the Parthenon Marbles
Greece responded on Friday to Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson who ruled out the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Athens


