Tourist attraction vs. protection of cultural heritage
The Turkish Cypriot regime has started tourism infrastructure works in the area surrounding the Apostle Andreas Monastery in Karpass, although its restoration is imperative.
Greek Archaeologists against removal of Thessaloniki’s antiquities
The Association of Greek Archaeologists believes the antiquities excavated during the subway construction works of Thessaloniki should remain in situ.
Gold wreath “unburied” in Thessaloniki
Another gold wreath (the ninth since the excavations have started) testifies to the 2,000-year-old history of Thessaloniki. It has been revealed during the subway construction works.
XII International Conference of AIPMA
The XII AIPMA Conference on ancient painting is to be held September 16 to 20 in Athens, Greece. The Conference's theme is "Context and Meaning".
News of the Byzantine and Christian Museum
Visitors of the Byzantine and Christian Museum of Athens have the opportunity to see objects featured in the museum’s 2013 calendar, entitled "(Garden and Paradise. Metaphor and Reality", running from January 24 until April 14, 2013.
Works at the New National Museum of Contemporary Art within Time Limit
Reconstruction work of the former Fix brewery, in order to accommodate all the activities and collections of the New National Museum of Contemporary Art, are within time limit.
Swedish Museum celebrates return of Matisse
The stolen Matisse painting, which has been recovered in Essex 25 years after its theft, has been returned to the Museum of Modern Art in Stockholm.
Lecture by G. Stratouli postponed
Lecture "Tracing households, people and meanings: ten years of research activity at the Neolithic settlement of Avgi, Kastoria, NW Greece" by Georgia Stratouli has been cancelled.
“The 7 Most Endangered”
Europe's leading heritage organisation Europa Nostra has launched today its new flagship programme ‘The 7 Most Endangered’ with the European Investment Bank Group.
Daniel Day-Lewis at the Acropolis Museum
British-Irish actor Daniel Day-Lewis crossed the threshold of the Acropolis Museum on Tuesday afternoon.
1,281 issues on the CAS agenda in 2012
In 2012, the Central Archaeological Council of Greece held 31 meetings, and discussed 1,281 issues.
600 Roman coins found in illegal possession
More than 600 Roman coins were found in possession of two men arrested in Kilkis.
Industrial Gas Museum opens in Athens
The first Athenian industrial museum opens to the public on January 27, 2013.
Cyprus-Switzerland: Agreement on protection of cultural goods
Swiss Councillor Didier Burkhalter and his Cypriot counterpart Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis signed bilateral agreement on the protection of cultural goods.
Victory of Samothrace to be restored
The “Victory of Samothrace” one of the most iconic works of the Louvre will be restored as from September, the French museum announced on Monday.
Roman man’s face finally unveiled at Caerleon Museum
Using the latest technology, experts have created a portrait of the man whose skeleton was found 18 years ago in Caerleon, near Newport.
Stratonikeia to be included on UNESCO list
Once the works at the ancient city have been completed, it could be added on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
Clarifications about Plato’s sacred olive tree
The General Directorate of Antiquities and Cultural Heritage clarified that Plato’s sacred olive tree has not been stolen to serve as firewood, as it was reported last week by local and international media.
A Mycenaean Sanctuary on Proph. Ilias at Mt Arachnaion in the Argolid
The 3rd meeting of the Mycenaean Seminary will be held on Thursday, 24th January 2013 at the Central Building of the University of Athens.
Martial Minoans?
Dr Barry Molloy of the University of Sheffield has discovered that the ancient Minoan civilisation had strong martial traditions, contradicting the commonly held view of Minoans as a peace-loving people.
Temple of Zeus partially reconstructed
The second phase of the restoration program of the Zeus' Temple at ancient Olympia by the German Archaeological Institute has been successfully completed at the end of November 2012.
The Treasure of the People of Marseilles
Exhibited for the first time outside Greece, 29 surviving fragments of the Treasure of Marseille are on view in the Puget chapel of Marseilles.
Extention of the exhibition “Picturing Anatolia”
The exhibition “Picturing Anatolia. The Photographs of John Henry Haynes” at the Gennadius Library will be extended until February 20, 2013.
Guided tours of the “Princesses” exhibition
The Museum offers guided tours for English-speaking visitors.