Greece

There are not many people who would admit to being in possession of unprovenanced antiquities especially if it concerns Greek antiquities, among other artifacts. John S. Gomperts is one exception to that rule, however, having returned over nineteen pieces he...

Greek forensic archaeologist Christos Tsirogiannis has become a nuisance for the wealthy auction houses of New York and London.

Greek professor Dr. Christos Tsirogiannis, who has been previously profiled in Greek Reporter for his relentless pursuit of art thieves, has once again stopped what would have been another theft of a priceless piece of Greek history. A Greek wine...

An exhibit juxtaposing Greek antiquities with 18th and 19th century works of art will open at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens on February 11 as part of the events celebrating the bicentennial of the Greek War of Independence...

The reaction against the recent decision by Greece's Central Archaeological Council (KAΣ) to temporarily remove the spectacular archaeological finds from Venizelos station in Thessaloniki's new Metro system is intensifying. This time, the well-respected European ''Europa Nostra'' Federation for Cultural Heritage...

Greece's Central Archaeological Council (KAS) has given the green light for the removal of the many antiquities discovered during works for the construction of Thessaloniki's new metro system. After a marathon debate which lasted almost fourteen hours, the Council, which...

Greek police on Thursday arrested eight people suspected of belonging to an antiquities smuggling ring in the town of Larissa. Police say that the gang conducted illicit excavations in mountainous rural areas of Thessaly and Pieria in central Greece with...

A significant number of tombstones from Greece's Classical Age, decorated with elaborate designs in relief, were unearthed recently during an excavation conducted by the University of Athens at the Tomb of the Classical Age in Xobourgo, Tinos. According to the...

This year, the Cyclades Ephorate of Antiquities has organised a series of extensive and extremely interesting exhibitions on the Cyclades islands. The exhibitions will feature many unique and rare ancient artifacts, many of which will be shown to the public...

Greek police arrested a 46-year-old man on Tuesday in the southern Peloponnese for illegal possession of dozens of antiquities which he intended to sell. The suspect, arrested in Gythio, Lakonia had three pieces of luggage in his car which were...

New findings came to light following research conducted on the remains of the British ship "Mentor," that sunk off of Kythera island in 1802 while transporting antiquities from Acropolis and the Parthenon. The underwater search on the "Mentor," the ship...

A fire on Thursday in the mountains of Profitis Elias, in Phthiotida, central Greece, revealed antiquities dating back to the first half of the 5th century BC and the geometric period. The Ministry of Culture announced on Friday that the...

A trove of antiquities has been unearthed as the excavations for the Thessaloniki metro system continue, with recent discoveries of Christian period building remnants. The most recent findings are at the Agia Sophia Metro Station. According to Voria.gr news website,...

Greece's Ministry of Culture and Sport said on Sunday, it is in contact with the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, concerning the looted Greek antiquities seized during a raid at the office and home of a billionaire in New York. "The...

A 67-year old man, owner of a shop in downtown Thessaloniki was arrested for antiquities smuggling. A raid in his house and his shop revealed objects made of clay dated back to the Bronze Era and the Hellenistic Period as...