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Rescuing an ancient Greek dialect

It has no writing system but it is spoken, mainly by elderly Muslim women in the Trabzon (Trebizond, historically) region in northern Turkey by a population that ranges between 4,000 and 8,000 people, according to estimates.

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28.03.2024 / 11:10

Permanent medical staff to be stationed at six archaeological sites

Medical staff providing first aid on a permanent basis and an ambulance for emergencies will be provided during the upcoming summer tourist season at six archaeological sites around the country by the contractors who will be selected via a tender of the Organization for the Management and Development of Cultural Resources (ODAP).

23.02.2024 / 21:11

Athens escape room recreates 20th century history

Athens on a winter’s day in February, 10.30 a.m. The US-Greece Strategic Dialogue has ended, the Russians are continuing the war in Ukraine, and the crisis in the Middle East is raging. The “agency” has assigned me to investigate a mysterious escape room, one of those places that attracts groups of […]

11.02.2024 / 16:00

New Messene museum to house 19,000 artifacts

The upcoming Archaeological Museum of Ancient Messene in the Peloponnese is set to provide an additional 800 square meters of exhibition space over the capacity of the existing structure. The enhanced facility will also include supplementary storage facilities and additional rooms dedicated to temporary exhibitions and educational programs. The Museum Council of the Ministry of Culture unanimously approved the preliminary museological study early this week.

26.01.2024 / 08:56

The Cyclades in New York City

As the museumgoer goes up the steps from 5th Avenue, he goes through the building’s entrance, turns left and faces the Stern Collection, which includes 161 Cycladic antiquities, open to the public as of Thursday at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met). It appears impressive, and its title, “Cycladic Art: The Leonard N. Stern Collection on Loan from the Hellenic Republic” seems to attempt to use the word “loan” to explain how things stand.

22.01.2024 / 10:29

Comics community takes a stand against AI

He opened his Facebook business page for the usual reason. A comic book creator, after all, uses technology to showcase their work and network with others. On that day, however, Elias Chatzoudis “connected” with something else.

20.01.2024 / 13:42

Book center being reborn, with broader remit

More than 10 years after the plug was pulled on the National Book Center of Greece (EKEVI) in 2013, a new agency representing the Greek book market and literary world is in the offing, with greater funding capabilities, including from private sources, and a broader remit, taking over responsibilities that have, until now, belonged to the Culture Ministry’s Literature Directorate.

16.01.2024 / 13:18

Acropolis guards irked at ticketing outsourcing

Archaeological site guards walked off the job for four hours until noon on Tuesday to express their opposition to government plans to outsource ticketing for the Acropolis.

11.12.2023 / 11:02

Where Lord Elgin packaged the stolen sculptures

Located on Areos Street, opposite Hadrian’s Library, the building traces its origins back to the 17th century. Its distinctive features – two floors, an external staircase, and an internal courtyard with a well and fountain – classify it as a “classic” representation of the later Ottoman era.

03.11.2023 / 07:56

National Archaeological Museum sees visitor numbers jump

The National Archaeological Museum of Athens saw its visitor numbers shoot up 69.9% in the first half of the year and 40% in the high season between April and October compared to last year, according to its general director.

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