UNESCO
Archaeology
UNESCO’s Appeal for Return of Parthenon Marbles Falls on Deaf Ears
The recent decision by UNESCO which opens the door for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece was dismissed by the British Museum earlier in the week. The UN’s cultural arm requested Great Britain and the British Museum to...
Greece
Secrets of Greece’s Hanging Rocks of Meteora Revealed
How could anyone describe Meteora, this astonishing geological phenomenon, the breathtaking landscape, the inspiration and spirituality felt
Ancient Greece
UNESCO Urges Return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has made a momentous decision to urge the return of the Parthenon Marbles from the British Museum, according to a statement from Greece’s Culture Minister on Thursday. Culture Minister Lina Mendoni...
Environment
Vikos-Aoos Geopark Among the 5 Most Important in the World
The Vikos-Aoos Geopark in Epirus has been rated as one of the five most important Geoparks in the world, according to UNESCO evaluators
Greek News
The Greek Teacher Who Was Kidnapped by the Taliban
In October 2019 Greek teacher Thanasis Lerounis was kidnapped by the Taliban in a welfare center for the Kalash people in Pakistan
Ancient Greece
New UNESCO World Heritage Sites Include Greek Inscriptions in Saudi Arabia
Nine new sites, including Greek inscriptions on a cliff in Saudi Arabia, have now joined the list of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites.
Ancient Greece
The Ancient Greek Oracle of Delphi
The Oracle of Delphi has become a byword for prophecy, and many of the glories of Delphi's architecture and art have survived to this day.
Ancient Greece
Must-See UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Greece
Due to its ancient history, it should not come as a surprise that Greece boasts a rich list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Ancient Greece
Greece Marks World Heritage Day with Free Access to Archeological Sites
Greece marks on Sunday World Heritage Day offering free access to the country's numerous archaeological sites.
Culture
Reopening of Chora Monastery as Mosque Postponed
In a surprising about-face, after its announcement yesterday that the Greek Orthodox monastery at Chora would be reopened and used for Muslim prayers on Friday, the Directorate of Religious Affairs in Turkey said that the reopening of the Monastery...