Budget Debate 2026: Culture and Agriculture at the Center as Ministers Clash with Opposition
From record cultural investments to farmers’ protests, Parliament witnesses intense political confrontations over Greece’s economic priorities
From record cultural investments to farmers’ protests, Parliament witnesses intense political confrontations over Greece’s economic priorities
The Ministry of Culture opens a new chapter of transparency and investment, while keeping a close eye on the repatriation of the Parthenon Marbles.
In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Greek Ministry of Culture has shone a spotlight on a remarkable artifact from ancient Greece, the Maiden of Thera, currently featured in the exhibition “Cycladic Women: Unknown Stories of Women from the Cyclades” at the Museum of Cycladic Art, which runs until May 4, 2025.
Additional precautions have been taken for exhibits housed in glass cases, as well as for large vessels and sculptures, which have been securely stabilized. Meanwhile, the antiquities at the Akrotiri archaeological site—renowned for their exceptional state of preservation—have been safeguarded and arranged in accordance with security requirements.
Saturday’s session looks at the impact of technological advances on hospitality, education and culture.
It is a work that reflects the colourful character of Athens and the different cultural background of modern Athenians.
The opening of the exhibition of some 44 emblematic works of art and sculpture will be in the presence of the Hellenic Minister of Culture, Dr Lina Mendoni, who has been a stalwart of Greek cultural administrations for over two decades.
“Who is Planning Athens?” is the first of a series of discussions titled Athens Meetings.