Seventh-Century BC Oenochoe Looted in WWII Returned to Greece by Hanover Museum, Municipality

ATHENS - An oenochoe, or wine jug, of the 7th century BC that had been removed from Greece during the German occupation in World War II was returned by the Municipality of Hanover and the August Kestner Museum, the Ministry of Culture announced on Tuesday.

Archaeologists Find Ancient Greece’s Ancient Corinth Port 500 Years Older 

The port of Corinth in Ancient Greece flourished because of its location -  a narrow isthmus - which allowed trade between northern Greece and the Peloponnese peninsula, but archaeologists said they’ve discovered it’s 500 years older than first thought.

“OLYMPOS – Global Spiritual Center” Association Presents the Heptapolis Construction Proposal

ATHENS - The "OLYMPOS - Global Spiritual Center" Association presents on Saturday, April 6, at 6:00 pm, at the "Antonis Tritsis" Amphitheatre of the Cultural Center of the Municipality of Athens, 50, Acadimias Street, the truly ingenious funding proposal for the construction of Heptapolis in the wider area of Delphi, entitled "World Green Taxation Fund".

The British Museum Names Nicholas Cullinan Its New Director as It Tries to Get Over a Rocky Patch

LONDON (AP) — The British Museum on Thursday appointed National Portrait Gallery chief Nicholas Cullinan as its new director, as the 265-year-old institution grapples with the apparent theft of hundreds of artifacts and growing international scrutiny of its collection.

A Fight to Protect the Dignity of Michelangelo’s David Raises Questions about Freedom of Expression

FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Michelangelo’s David has been a towering figure in Italian culture since its completion in 1504.

Greek Archaeologists Find 10 Ancient Shipwrecks Off Aegean Island Kasos

A team of Greek archaeologists doing underwater research have discovered the remains of 10 ancient shipwrecks in the waters off the southern Aegean island of Kasos that come from the Hellenistic time up to the Ottoman Empire.

Greece Presents New Costumes for Revamped Olympic Flame-Lighting Ceremony

ATHENS - The ceremony for lighting the Olympic Flame at Ancient Olympia next month, starting the Olympic Torch Relay that will usher in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, is to feature a number of changes, including a new High Priestess, redesigned costumes and a new composer.

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“Oppenheimer” Crowned Best Picture at Academy Awards; Lanthimos’ “Poor Things” Wins Four Awards

LOS ANGELES – Greek filmmaker Yiorgos Lanthimos’ ‘Poor Things’ won four Oscars, including Best Actress for Emma Stone, at the 96th Academy Awards on March 10.

VERGOS Auctions 35th Anniversary: A Journey into the World of Art and Collectibles

ATHENS – The year 2024 marks a milestone for VERGOS Auctions as it commemorates the 35th anniversary since its establishment.

Opera Brings El Greco to Life in Athens

ATHENS – The remarkable life of the Cretan-born master painter El Greco was presented in the opera performed February 13-20 at the Megaron Mousikis – Athens Concert Hall.