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Europe
Two Greek Monuments Win European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage/Europa Nostra Award 2016
The Byzantine Church of St. Peter in Kastania, Mani and the traditional watermill in Agios Germanos, Prespes, are among the winners of the European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage/Europa Nostra Award 2016.
The two monuments from Greece, along with 28...
Australia
Celebration for the Greek Immigrant Monument in Melbourne
A special event, dedicated to all Greek migrants, was held on Sunday, November 8 in Red Hill, Melbourne and specifically in the Monastery of Kamariani, where the Greek Immigrant Monument was revealed two years ago. After the Divine Liturgy,...
Archaeology
Lack of Staff Keeps UNESCO Heritage Temple of Apollo Epicurius Closed on Weekends
The ancient Greek Temple of Apollo Epicurius is open to visitors only on weekdays from 08.00-15.00 (local time) and remains closed on Saturdays and Sundays, the country’s Culture ministry said in a press release, responding to media reports criticizing...
Europe
Belgian Composer Wim Mertens Inspired by Ancient Greek City
Famous Belgian composer, pianist, guitarist and musicologist Wim Mertens announced that he intends to write a new musical piece about the ancient Greek city of Nicopolis, which inspired him during his concert at the monument last August.
In a related announcement, the...