Tag: ARCHEOLOGY

The Hadrian Aqueduct of Athens | An marvel of ancient Roman engineering springs back to life

Hadrian’s Aqueduct in Athens is the only Roman aqueduct of this type and size that has been constructed in Europe and that still carries water. This monumental technical construction of the ancient world does not only have great cultural value, but it can also be utilized to reduce the city’s environmental footprint.

The Greek government is supporting a multi-dimensional plan to put this ancient aqueduct back into use, in order both to cover current needs for irrigation water, and to develop new places of cultural and environmental interest.

Read More

“Meanings”: Exhibition at the Acropolis Museum

The new exhibition titled NoHMATA “Meanings”. Personifications and Allegories from Antiquity to Today, at the Acropolis Museum, focuses on πersonified concepts and meanings with human or animal form and allegorical stories – from celestial objects, islands, rivers and cities to concepts like Justice and Injustice.

Read More

Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology

The Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology in the heart of Athens offers visitors the opportunity to discover two very interesting aspects of ancient Greek culture through its permanent exhibitions “Ancient Greece – The Origins of Technology” and “Musical Instruments and Toys of Ancient Greece”.

Read More
Loading

Greek News Agenda
Greek News Agenda5 hours ago
The Ministry of Culture’s initiative “All of Greece, One Culture” returns for a seventh consecutive year in the summer of 2026 to present its richest and most diverse programme to date. An inextricable part of Greece’s cultural map and a vibrant meeting point where cultural heritage and modern creativity intersect, the initiative has been substantially enhanced this year, with the number of productions increasing, more than 900 artists featured in the programme, and greater participation from local communities. 94 archaeological sites, monuments, and museums - 12 regions - 190 events – 95 productions featuring music, theatre, visual arts/performance (1 July to 31 August 2026)

Greek News Agenda
Greek News Agenda3 days ago
With its focus firmly on the future of Greek entrepreneurship, the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), together with the Athens Startup Business Incubator (THEA), participated in BEYOND EXPO 2026, the leading technology exhibition in Southeast Europe. Through a rich program of events held at its exhibition booth, the Chamber highlighted the opportunities presented by Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, and international collaborations, providing Greek businesses and the startup ecosystem with practical tools to thrive in the new digital era.

Greek News Agenda
Greek News Agenda3 days ago
Meeting Chaired by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis Regarding the First Mission of a Greek Astronaut to the International Space Station

The planning for the historic first mission of a Greek astronaut to the International Space Station was discussed at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis yesterday, Thursday, at the Maximos Mansion, following Adrianos Golemis's official commencement of astronaut training with the European Space Agency.

The launch is expected to take place within the next two years, with the mission lasting up to three weeks. It will form part of Greece's new National Space Strategy, which sets out the country's objectives through 2035.