Museology
Tensions in Plovdiv over Bulldozing of Cultural Heritage Building
The demolition of an old building once used to store tobacco in Plovdiv, Bulgaria's second-largest city, has topped the domestic news agenda for several days.
Visitors to museums and archaeological sites up in Jan-Sept
Visitors to Greek museums recorded an increase during the period January-September 2015, according to Hellenic Statistical Authority.
Hike in museum admission fees in Turkey raises concern
The entrance to major museums and historical sites was privatized in 2010 and operational rights for ticket offices were given to TÜRSAB.
Museum fees pricing public out of visits
The entrance to major museums and historical sites was privatized in 2010 and operational rights for ticket offices were given to TÜRSAB.
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Parthenon Marbles on display at Adelaide Festival
The Festival of Arts 2015 in Adelaide will host fourteen replica pieces of the Parthenon Marbles, including one Caryatid thanks to a collaboration by the Hellenic Studies Foundation (HSF) and the Greek government.
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UN supports the return of Parthenon Marbles and Baltas sees losing the case
While Greek government through Culture Minister Aristidis Baltas says that it no longer mulling legal action to get back Parthenon marbles antiquities claiming that it has slim chances winning, the UN General Assembly adopts the Resolution on “Return or restitution of cultural property to the countries of origin with express reference to the return of the Parthenon Marbles.
Museums in Turkey, ministry fight back against forged artifacts
Forged artifacts most common method of fraud
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How to recast the 'old' historic heritage in a 'neo' liberal city
Historic buildings have been exposed to a construction process in an attempt to respond to consumer needs, but citizens are dazed by the results of the activities carried out in the name of restorationWe were driven by the brightest idea: Providing economic growth without production.
ÇEKÜL is 25 years old
The ÇEKÜL Foundation, the Foundation for the Protection and Promotion of the Environment and Cultural Heritage, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. We know ÇEKÜL for its extraordinary work in protecting cultural texture in Turkey.
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