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ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ The Ministry of Culture is moving forward with the development of the necessary pathways and the assurance of conditions that make the Fort of Saint Nicholas in the city of Rhodes safe for visitors to tour. The intervention is funded by the Recovery and Resilience Facility and is part of an overall cultural projects program with a budget exceeding €30,000,000. Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni stated: “The restoration and enhancement of the emblematic Fort of Saint Nicholas are part of the Ministry of Culture’s broader plan for upgrading archaeological sites and cultural infrastructures on the island of Rhodes. The intervention program includes protection and restoration works in the Medieval City—a UNESCO World Heritage Monument—as well as in monuments from all historical periods, from the Palace and the gardens of the Grand Master, to the archaeological sites of Pervola and the ancient acropolis at Monte Smith, emblematic Ottoman monuments, and modern infrastructures such as...

ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ Where stone embraces time, the human hand secures the rocks of history. A demanding project in the shadow of walls that have withstood centuries. One of the many challenging technical projects across Greece is currently being carried out by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture at the Old Fortress of Corfu. The project, funded by the Recovery Fund and national resources, with a budget of €2,000,000, is nearing completion. This emblematic monument is once again being returned to the residents and visitors of Corfu. The contractor company ropework.gr, specializing in technical works on monuments, approaches this demanding stabilization project of the fortress's rocky slopes with expertise, precision, and respect, utilizing skilled personnel and appropriate equipment. Where the "past" calls for protection, technical science responds with high-precision works in hard-to-reach and sensitive areas of the rock, enhancing the monument’s resilience over time. Source: Mini...

ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ Aerial View of the Archaeological Site of Philippi Through the restoration of the monuments of the Basilica A complex — including the baptistery — the Ministry of Culture, via the Ephorate of Antiquities of Kavala, is proceeding with the restoration of the archaeological site of Philippi. As part of its broader strategic plan for the protection of the archaeological site of Philippi and its Museum, the Ministry of Culture is also completing the fire protection and firefighting project, with a total budget of €2,500,000, funded by the Recovery and Resilience Facility. The Baptistery of Basilica A, Philippi Through the restoration of the monuments of the Basilica A complex — including the baptistery — the Ministry of Culture, via the Ephorate of Antiquities of Kavala, is advancing the restoration of the archaeological site of Philippi. As part of the functional enhancement of this major archaeological site, the second phase of its protection and promotion project is already unde...

ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ The Ministry of Culture is moving forward with enhancing the protection of four iconic monuments of Thessaloniki, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, against lightning strikes and their consequences. The project concerns the installation of lightning protection and surge protection systems at the Eptapyrgio fortress complex, the Tower of Alisios, the White Tower, and the Church of Saint Demetrios. The Ministry of Culture advances the protection of four iconic monuments of Thessaloniki, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, against lightning strikes and their consequences, as part of its policy to maximize the safeguarding of archaeological sites and monuments from the extreme phenomena of the climate crisis. The project involves the installation of lightning protection and surge protection systems at the Eptapyrgio fortress complex, the Tower of Alisios, the White Tower, and the Church of Saint Demetrios. The Eptapyrgio Fortress Complex is located at the northe...

ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ |  中文 On April 14, the opening ceremony of a special exhibition titled "Daedalus: Legends of Crete" was held at the Palace Museum in Beijing. With Daedalus, the legendary master craftsman of Greek mythology, serving as the narrative axis, the exhibition presents one of the most important origins of ancient Greek civilization — the Minoan civilization, which flourished on the island of Crete during the Bronze Age. The exhibition is divided into six sections and cleverly combines mythology with archaeological evidence. A total of 172 ancient artifacts from the collections of the Heraklion Archaeological Museum are on display — many of which have never been exhibited before, and others have never traveled beyond Greece’s borders — covering a wide chronological range from prehistoric times to the historical periods of Crete. The exhibition is a flagship event celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Palace Museum.  

ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ News | Greece A bomb exploded early on the morning of Friday, April 11, 2025, outside the headquarters of Hellenic Train in Athens, causing significant damage and widespread alarm in the area. The blast occurred at approximately 6:15 a.m. on Karolou Street near Larissa Station, where the company’s central offices are located. Initial Reports According to early information from the Hellenic Police (EL.AS.), unidentified individuals placed an explosive device at the entrance of the building. The explosion occurred just minutes later. A warning phone call to a news website preceded the incident, allowing authorities to evacuate the premises in time and avoid casualties. No injuries have been reported. Police forces and the Counter-Terrorism Unit arrived at the scene immediately, cordoning off the area and temporarily suspending traffic. The explosion was powerful and felt across a wide radius. The building’s windows were shattered, and nearby shops and parked vehicles also suf...

ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ The portrait of the last Byzantine Emperor, Constantine XI Palaiologos, has been discovered in the katholikon of the Old Monastery of Taxiarches in Aigialeia. The gold-embroidered mantle adorned with double-headed eagles bearing crowns. During restoration works, archaeologist Dr. Anastasia Koumousi, Director of the Ephorate of Antiquities of Achaea, identified the portrait in the second layer of frescoes, which, based on stylistic criteria, is securely dated to the mid-15th century.  Medallion with a double-headed eagle. This unique depiction of the last Byzantine emperor, Constantine XI Palaiologos, is of great historical significance. Photos Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού

ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ Hagia Sophia has been officially converted into a mosque as the first prayer in the presence of Recep Tayyip Erdogan is underway. Muslims flock to the spot. Hagia Sophia officially opened its gates to the Muslim faithful as a mosque after its transformation into a place of religious worship, This is the monument with the most elaborate Byzantine mosaics preserved in the city. The Monastery of Chora was built on the site of today's Edirne Kapou district, south of the Kratio gulf and close to the Theodosian walls. The monument today is known as the Chora Museum. "Horion" or "Chora" was what the Byzantines called the plain land outside the land walls and the name of the monastery is probably due to the existence of an older temple outside the walls of Constantine I. When Theodosius II built the new walls of Constantinople, the monastery retained the traditional designation "in the Country", despite the fact that it belonged to the fortifications....

ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ Reactions have been caused by the presence of tourists in the Acropolis, who dressed in chlamys and posed. "No action or guided tour had been organized by the Ephorate, nor has the relevant approval been given by the Ministry of Culture", says in a statement issued after questions from journalists, the Ephorate of the City of Athens, Elena Kountouri, regarding the presence of people with ancient Greek costumes at the Acropolis, Saturday afternoon, April 27. According to the same announcement, an Οfficial inquiry has been ordered for the incident. . Specifically, the Commissioner of the City of Athens stated the following: "1. It is in no way part of the VIP tour, given that the start of the action in question is planned by ODAP, after May 10 of this year. 2. No action or guided tour had been organized by the Ephorate, nor had the relevant approval been given by the Ministry. 3. As the area was visited - with a ticket - large groups of visitors, among them some i...

ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ Richard Saunders once saw an ornamental shrub and was struck by how its shape resembled his beloved pet cat while asleep. Now the images he creates replacing real-life bushes with his pet's feline form have reached millions of people around the globe. Imagine walking through a beautiful English country garden, turning a corner and seeing a gigantic, perfectly-manicured cat sculpted from lush green bushes lazing next to a lake. Taken from the mind of a "surrealist" artist from Stapleford, Hertfordshire - and rendered into high-quality fantastical images - the topiary cat has been taking social media by storm. Mr Saunders said he always breaks the news to people who think they are real, adding that he would "rather be known for my art than my deception". "I try to correct people, but sometimes they don't want to know and want to keep believing they're real," he said.     The Topiary Cat  ·  The Topiary Cat - A Bushy Tale Richard reads hi...