The Greek Ministry of Culture has announced the inclusion of three new elements in the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage, in accordance with UNESCO’s 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The Directorate of Modern Cultural Heritage oversaw the
Seven Cities in Turkey of Great Greek Heritage. Credit: Dimosthenis Vasiloudis/GreekReporter Turkey was once full of Greek cities which were the cradle of ancient Greek scientific and philosophical thought. Visitors can still find the remnants of a glorious past. Byzantium/Constantinople Hagia
The Union of Egyptians and Middle Eastern Greeks (EEAMA) marked a historic milestone on Sunday, celebrating 75 years since its founding with an event filled with emotion, pride and cultural remembrance. Held at the organisation’s Melbourne headquarters, the celebration honoured more than three
Recovered gold coins and artifacts seized by Bulgarian authorities. Credit: Europol Authorities in Bulgaria have seized ancient artifacts valued at more than 100 million euros ($115M) in one of the country’s most significant cultural heritage operations in years. Officials say the seizure exposes a
Ancient Greek and Etruscan artifacts. Credit: Carabinieri TPC (Tutela Patrimonio Culturale) Italian authorities have completed a major cultural heritage operation that brought 98 ancient artifacts back into public care. Many of these items are rare examples of Magna Graecia craftsmanship, and all
A special event in Thessaloniki highlighted the systematic looting and destruction of Cyprus’ cultural heritage, marking 51 years since the Turkish invasion of the island. The forum, held at the Philoptochos Brotherhood of Men of Thessaloniki (ΦΑΘ), was titled “The Systematic Looting of Cyprus’
