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Parthenon Sculptures: The British Museum lends the stolen pieces to the Germans
Greece says “no” to a German museum’s request to borrow sculptures from the Acropolis Museum for the same exhibition
Dub Inc: The French reggae band is coming to Athens for a concert
They have established themselves in recent years as pioneers of the French music scene
Burnham reverses course on Parthenon sculptures: From “Return them without conditions” to “it’s a matter for the British Museum”
The British prime minister had repeatedly backed the return of the Sculptures to Greece — Moving into Downing Street has brought a change of position that has disappointed supporters of reunification
Kilkis: Archaeological Museum to be modernized and expanded
It houses, among other treasures, the Kouros of Evropos, an important example of the Late Archaic period made of Thasian marble
Christos Markidis: Painter and poet found dead at home
Initial indications point to suicide — His final post, made just hours before he was found dead, referred to “the terrible trap of existence”
Dali’s Carina of Anogia and the festival: The touching story of the elderly woman who “danced” while being supported by her friends in Crete
The German artist was once Dalí’s muse and created a stone monument as an apology for Nazi atrocities
Acropolis lift only halts in extreme weather under strict safety rules, Ministry of Culture says
Maintenance carried out since late 2025 by Kleemann Greece, plus multiple built-in safety systems, keeps the specialised lift reliable for visitors, with 14,710 journeys completed between April and 20 August this year alone, officials note
