Culture

“Poor Things”, Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos’ surrealist black comedy, won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.

Culture Minister Lina Mendoni and her Cypriot counterpart Lina Kassianidou aim to collaborate further and strengthen the cultural ties between Greece and Cyprus.

Attica’s past, present and future will be promoted at the “Attica Gaia Festival | New Thesmoforia” event during September 16-24.

Greece and Pakistan have agreed to strengthen cultural ties and are expected to sign a relevant Memorandum of Understanding.

The Ancient Agora in Athens will host the “Stones Speak” cultural program that includes performances of popular ancient Greek texts.

Greek museums and archaeological sites in the January-April period saw record revenue of 23.6 million euros, up 38 percent from 2019.

The Ancient Theater of Larissa has opened to the public, following 21 years of restoration works.

A system with visitor zones at the Acropolis begins on September 4 to tackle the problem of long queues and overcrowding.

Cunard partners with pop artist Mr. Brainwash to create mural on Queen Elizabeth cruise ship.

Greek Culture Ministry to restore historic residence of Greek poet Kostis Palamas in Plaka.

The Greek Environment and Energy Ministry has announced the launch of a short film script competition that addresses the issue of the climate crisis.

Athens’ Acropolis Museum ranks 7th in Europe’s best value museums list, making Greece a top tourist destination for culture.

A headless marble Kouros sculpture is among the most important findings unearthed during an excavation at the island of Despotiko.

The 10th anniversary of the Little Paris of Athens Festival will take place in October, featuring concerts, theater and art events.

New Greek traditional dances, music and events, which reflect the diversity of Greece’s culture, have been added to the national intangible cultural heritage list.

The iconic Lykavittos open-air theater in central Athens reopens on September 15 with a concert by Greek composer Stavros Xarchakos.

The Region of South Aegean has increased funds for the construction of the new archaeological museum on the island of Tilos.

The Greek Culture Ministry is planning to upgrade the Archaeological Site of Ancient Corinth in the Peloponnese.

Crete’s Diktaean Cave, believed to be the birthplace of Zeus, will be equipped with a cable car to make it fully accessible.

Greek Environment Ministry launches photo competition to recognize and promote Greek landscapes.