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Greek News
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. and his Admiration for Greece
The life of John D. Rockefeller Jr. reads like a long, fascinating novel, with a chapter dedicated to his love for ancient Greece.
He was the heir of the first billionaire in history, John D. Rockefeller, the richest man in...
Culture
Sting Celebrates 70th Birthday with Eric Burdon Under the Acropolis
Sting and Eric Burdon got together in Athens on Friday to celebrate the former Police bassist's 70th birthday under the Acropolis. The two English musicians are no strangers to Greece. They have both played live in Athens numerous times...
Greek News
Sting to Celebrate 70th Birthday with Concert in Athens’ Ancient Theater
British rock star Sting will celebrate his 70th birthday in Greece by giving two concerts on September 30 and October 1 at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus on the slopes of the Athens Acropolis.
The "My Songs Tour", which took...
Greek News
Greece Gears Up for the Return of Historic Rally Acropolis
Greece is gearing up for Rally Acropolis, part of the World Rally Championship (WRC), which begins on Thursday, eight years after it was last held in the country.
Greece discontinued the rally due to financial problems, caused by the decade-long...
Archaeology
British Museum Damage Raises Concerns Over Parthenon Sculptures
A roof that has been leaking was reported as the reason why the gallery of the Parthenon sculptures of the British Museum has not opened to the public yet.
Ancient Greece
July 31, 1801: The Day Elgin Took the First Parthenon Sculptures
It was July 31, 1801 when the 7th Earl of Elgin took down the first-ever Parthenon sculptures in Athens to take to Britain.
Ancient Greece
Blowing Up the Parthenon: The Power of a Symbol
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The Parthenon has been seen as central to the history of Western civilisation. But the building has a troubled past that is somewhat at odds with our ideas of democratic values
events
Greece Approves Dior Fashion Event at Panathenaic Stadium
Greece on Friday gave a "green light" to the temporary concession of the Panathinaikos Stadium for Dior's fashion event on June 17.
Europe
Greece Marks Europe Day 2021 with Acropolis Ceremony
The flags of Greece and the European Union were raised at the Acropolis early on Sunday in celebration of "Europe Day 2021".
Ancient Greece
Germany Shows the Way for Parthenon Sculptures Return to Greece
Germany announced they reached an agreement with Nigeria to return the Benin Bronzes, in a move similar to the Parthenon sculptures issue.