Ministry of Culture
August Full Moon Celebrations – Don’t Miss the ‘Sturgeon Moon’ Events
The August Full Moon of 2024 will reach its peak on August 19th and is known as the “Sturgeon Moon.”
After sunset, looking toward the southeast, we will witness the moonrise.
According to NASA, the August moon will appear full starting today, allowing us to enjoy the sight of the full moon for several consecutive nights.
August Full Moon at Monuments, Museums, and Archaeological Sites
The Ministry of Culture will once again host the August Full Moon events, coordinated by the General Directorate of Antiquities and Cultural Heritage. They are offering free entry to selected archaeological sites, monuments, historical places, and museums on the night of the full moon, Monday, August 19, 2024.
European Music Day: Free Events All Over Greece
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Greek State Museums: They are becoming more secure, organized and productive with new bylaws
What is provided by the Ministry of Culture for the storage and maintenance of their objects, facilities and activities
Türkiye’s culinary and cultural heritage available on Google
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Turkish Republic, the "Türkiye's Treasures" digital collection is available online on the Google Arts & Culture Platform.
Fire measures implemented for dozens of archaeological sites
The Culture Ministry says it has been implementing special preventive fire protection measures at more than 30 major archaeological sites since 2022.
Open-air sites to close for several hours from July 20-23 due to heatwave
Archaeological sites and monuments in Greece will close between noon and 5.30 p.m. from Thursday to Sunday (23/7) due to the high temperatures expected in the country, the Culture Ministry announced on Thursday.
Culture Ministry dismisses calls for protection of two iconic Athens cinemas
The Ideal and Astor cinemas in downtown Athens cannot be regarded as historic cultural monuments, the Ministry of Culture said in an announcement on Thursday.
The first session of the new convocation of the Assembly: the only item on the agenda
Proposal for the Law on Ministries is on the agenda.
The session began with MPs' asking questions, which, according to the Rules of Procedure, is possible for MPs every Tuesday and Thursday, and after that the agenda is expected to be determined.
France approves returning 15 artworks stolen from Jews
The French senate on Feb. 15 approved the return of 15 artworks looted from Jews during World War II, as part of efforts by the government to accelerate restitutions.
The vote authorizes public museums holding the works, including the world-famous Musee d'Orsay in Paris, to hand over the property to the heirs of the original owners.