In a move to safeguard its natural and cultural heritage, the entire Aegean island of Polyaigos in Greece has been designated as an archaeological site by the country's Culture Ministry's Central Archaeological Council (KAS).
This declaration, made in response to...
Acclaimed Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos had envisioned filming the climactic, subversive scenes of his upcoming movie, Bugonia, at the Acropolis. However, his request to shoot at the historic site was rejected by Greece’s Central Archaeological Council (KAS) in a...
Greece will offer visitors the opportunity to have a private, two-hour guided tour of the famous Acropolis – with nobody else around – for 5,000 euros starting in 2024.
The decision was made by the country’s top advisory body on...
Archaeologists have severely criticized the decision of the Ministry of Culture to cement several parts of the Acropolis archaeological site, stirring reactions on social media as well.
Pictures of cemented Acropolis are circulating on social media and receiving negative comments.
According...
The Central Archaeological Council (KAS) on Wednesday removed the last obstacles to the re-issue of the joint ministerial decision which will pave the way for investment at the Ellinikon Metropolitan Park by Lamda Development.
The decision of the Central Archaeological...
Greece's Central Archaeological Council (KAS) decided earlier this week to approve a study which aims to preserve, restore and put on display two buildings of the massive Royal Palace complex of Ancient Pella in Greece's Central Macedonia.
This resolution comes...
The Greek Central Archaeological Council (KAS) decided on Wednesday that a part of the Parthenon, now in ruins on the Athens Acropolis, is to be rebuilt using mostly materials which are now lying on the ground.
It is believed to be...
Greece's Central Archaeological Council (KAS) derailed the multi-million euro investment program of China’s Cosco Shipping consortium on Tuesday, ruling that some proposed projects at the port of Piraeus would affect archaeological sites.
In a marathon discussion lasting until midnight, KAS, in a...
The Central Archaeological Council of Greece (KAS) has decided to investigate complaints on whether construction plans for two hotels south of the Acropolis hill violate height rules and obstruct views of the monument.
After a unanimous decision on Tuesday, the members...
Greece's Central Archaeological Council (KAS) has unanimously approved a request submitted by Real Madrid TV to be granted permission to film on the Acropolis.
The request sought permission to shoot three hours of film footage (between Tuesday and Wednesday), without...
