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Ministry of Culture: Acropolis elevator malfunction caused by power outage

The ministry points out that the inclined elevator, although designed to accommodate wheelchairs for people with disabilities, is heavily used by visitors who report difficulty with the ascent

Restoration of the Sanctuary of Pythian Apollo on the Ancient Acropolis of Rhodes – See photos

The project aims to restore and reinforce the monument, as well as to protect and preserve it from deterioration caused by severe erosion and adverse climatic conditions

Ministry of Culture: Eleven new entries added to Greece’s National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage of UNESCO

Eleven new traditions join Greece’s National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage under UNESCO, including Tsakonian weaving, the Siniotikos dance of Corfu, and the Argos Orestiko Carnival

New York: 29 Greek antiquities seized and repatriated

Historic victory: 29 ancient Greek artifacts seized in New York and returning home

Signing of the programme contract for the project Biodiversity in Archaeological Sites – BIAS II

The convention aims to protect biodiversity in Greek archaeological sites

86 Ancient figurines, vases, vessels, and amphorae return to Greece – See photos

The Greek antiquities were voluntarily handed over by a private individual from abroad

Egypt: Pharaoh-era gold bracelet stolen and melted down – Four arrests

The bracelet was stolen by a conservator at the Cairo Museum and sold for €3,100

Kea: Research on the “Britannic” that sank in 1916 in Greece – Impressive video and findings

The ship had been requisitioned by the British Admiralty to be converted into a hospital ship and had struck a mine – Conditions at the wreck site were difficult due to currents, depth (120 meters), and low visibility

Kos: Defterdar Mosque restored and highlighted by Ministry of Culture

The monument, along with its marble ablution fountain, suffered significant damage in the 2017 earthquake

Naxos: Public outrage over disrespectful behavior by tourists at island’s archaeological site – The Municipality and Ministry of Culture respond

Mayor Dimitris Lianos shares his proposals for better protection of the island’s ancient monuments

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