Lina Mendoni
Greek News
Restoration of Royal Tatoi Estate Proceeding Apace
The restoration of the historical former royal estate in Tatoi is progressing rapidly and within the timeframes set, according to the Greek Ministry of Culture. Tatoi estate was once a residence of the former Greek royal family.
The restoration plans...
Ancient Greece
Greece Thanks Pope Francis for the Return of Parthenon Fragments
Greece thanked Pope Francis for the return of the Parthenon fragments during a visit to the Vatican by Culture Minister Lina Mendoni on Monday.
The meeting follows the reunification ceremony which took place on last Friday in Athens, which saw...
Ancient Greece
Greece Reveals New National Archaeological Museum Design
The National Archaeological Museum of Athens, one of the most important museums in the world devoted to ancient Greek art, will be expanded and revamped.
The Ministry of Culture announced on Monday the winning entry for the New National Archaeological...
Greece
Historic Flower Shops of Athens’ Syntagma Square Restored
A long Athenian tradition is being reborn. The inauguration of the restored historic flower shops outside Parliament took place on Wednesday. The historic flower shops of Syntagma are being revived as part of a joint initiative of the Hellenic...
Ancient Greece
Ancient History of Piraeus Unearthed During Metro Construction
The ancient history of Piraeus was unearthed during the construction of the city's metro. Today, the decoration and architecture of the ''Dimotiko Theatro’' station is entirely inspired by water. Inside the underground station, the whole story of water unfolds...
Culture
Acropolis Museum President, Dimitris Pandermalis, Dies at 82
The president of the board of directors of the Acropolis Museum, Professor Dimitris Pandermalis, has died, according to an announcement issued by the culture ministry and the Acropolis Museum.
The career of Dimitris Pandermalis is full of top achievements in...
Ancient Greece
The Kore of Thera: Ancient Greek Masterpiece Brought Out of Storage
The Kore of Thera, an exquisite female statue discovered twenty-two years ago on Santorini but kept in storage since then due to lack of space, will at last be displayed at the renovated local museum, the Greek Culture Ministry...
Archaeology
Amphipolis Tomb Could Open To Visitors By End of 2022
The impressive ancient Greek monument in Northern Greece known as the Amphipolis Tomb could open for visitors by the end of 2022.
Archaeology
Archaeological Museum of Polygyros, Chalkidiki in Full Operation After 12 Years
The archaeological museum of Chalkidiki in Polygyros, has reopened for visitors after 12 years, following a one-million-euro revamp.
Archaeology
Greece Makes 11 Historic Wrecks Accessible To Recreational Divers
11 historic wrecks have been declared accessible for recreational diving by Greece's Ministry of Culture and Sports