Cycladic Identity is an initiative by the Museum of Cycladic Art, aiming to establish a direct dialogue with the local communities in the Cyclades, identify their needs, and support projects that contribute to the preservation of the Cycladic identity. Contemporary challenges The traditional customs and rituals which constitute the unique cultural identity of the Greek islands’ local societies are, now more than ever, vulnerable to the risks of overtourism and globalization, as well as to the dangers posed by climate change. Thus, the initiative aspires to actively contribute to the protectio ..read more

"Migratory Birds" is a newspaper published in Greece by a team of teenage and young migrants, refugees and Greeks. The newspaper, which is an initiative of the Network for Children’s Rights, is multilingual, publishing articles in Arabic, English, Farsi, Greek and Urdu. This initiative aims to give a voice to young refugees and empower them tell their own stories and expresses themselves, while reaching out to the wider public and informing them on the reality of refugee life. Migratory Birds aspires to contribute to the promotion of intercultural dialogue and to the fight against xenophobia ..read more

The Museum of Cycladic Art organizes the 1st Cycladic Kids Festival on September 23 and 24 at the City of Athens Art Center, in cooperation with the City of Athens Culture, Sports and Youth Organization (OPANDA) and under the auspices of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture. Children 4 to 15 years old are invited to participate in a creative weekend in the center of Athens - admission is free! The 1st Cycladic Kids Festival is the culmination of the International Kids’ Art Contest by the Museum of Cycladic Art, which celebrated its 10th anniversary this year. The submission process of the contest ..read more

The Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology is located in the heart of Athens, in a historic Art Nouveau building located on Pindaru Street, in the Kolonaki neighborhood. Since 2018, it offers visitors the opportunity to discover two very interesting aspects of ancient Greek culture through its permanent exhibitions "Ancient Greece - The Origins of Technology" and "Musical Instruments and Toys of Ancient Greece". Although the contribution of the ancient Greeks in the fields of philosophy, fine arts and sciences is widely known, there is relatively limited awareness of the technological ad ..read more

A team of Swiss and Greek archaeologists recently successfully completed the third season of a research program (2021-2025) on the famous wreck of Antikythera, which dates back to the first half of the 1st century BC. The Antikythera wreck The Antikythera wreck, discovered by chance by sponge divers in 1900 off the coast of the island of Antikythera, is the most important ancient wreck found in Greece, having yielded many ancient works of art. Some of the most prominent finds, retrieved by the sponge divers, in collaboration with the Hellenic Navy and the Ministry of Education, include the st ..read more

Greek films, feature length as well as shorts, will been making waves in the international film festival circuit this summer, claiming audience attention and distinctions at the festivals of Locarno, Sarajevo and Venice. These three international events will provide an essential platform for Greek filmmakers to gain recognition, secure distribution deals for their films and strengthen the ties with the European audience and international cinema professionals. Still from "My Mother Is A Saint" film, directed by Syllas Tzoumerkas According to a statement by the Greek Film Centre (EKK) “the sel ..read more

The intertwining of NASA missions with Greek mythology is consequential, unifying ancient wisdom with contemporary exploration. It is a fascinating fusion where the realms of myth and science converge, capturing the imagination and inspiring our collective curiosity. NASA's mission names draw inspiration from gods and goddesses of Greek mythology, reflecting the recognition of the profound cosmic wonders that stirred the human imagination in ancient times. This tradition pays homage to the ancient Greeks and Romans, who named the planets after their gods, capturing the majesty, wonder, and o ..read more

Greek cooking is an ancient art encompassing not only the flavours and ingredients of the Mediterranean diet but also the heritage. It goes back to the time when Greeks believed its basic elements to be gifts from the gods: cereal from Demeter, olive oil from Athena and wine from Dionysos. These items were not only a source of nourishment, but were also used as offerings in religious rituals. Τhe word “gastronomy”, meaning the art of cooking, comes from the ancient Greek word γαστρονομία (gastronomia), which can be broken down into the words for stomach and knowledge or law. Greek poet Arche ..read more

A supporter of radical modernism, Takis Ch. Zenetos is recognized as one of the leading figures of 20th century Greek architecture. An indefatigable researcher with an excellent knowledge of technology and an internationally renowned designer, Zenetos has designed visionary projects that meet the requirements of a world much more advanced than the Greece of the 1970s. Takis Zenetos was born in Athens in 1926. In 1945 he left to study at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, taking courses in the architecture studio of Otello Zavaroni. His life in post-war Paris, a city animated by ava ..read more

On June 28, 2023, the Embassy of Greece in London hosted the event "The Contribution of Greece, Hungary and Romania to the Shaping of European Literature" to celebrate the Greek city of Elefsina holding the tile of European Capital of Culture for 2023, along with Timisoara (Romania) and Veszprém (Hungary). Emeritus Professor of Classics at the University of Oxford, Oliver Taplin, presented the lecture "Aeschylus and his influence in shaping European and world theatre", while passages from the works of the ancient tragedian were recited in Greek by the actress Angeliki Petropetsioti. Ioan ..read more