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Greek Culture Ministry Celebrates August Full Moon With Free Admissions

2021-08-18 by Phil Butler

Odeon

Greece’s Ministry of Culture has announced special events and free admission to archaeological sites and museums for August Full Moon 2021.

Tags: Acropolis Museum, Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, August events, August in Greece, concerts, crete, Greece concerts, Greece full moon, Greece museums, Greek Culture Ministry, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Culture and Sports, Minoan palaces, Minoans, music, Tylissos

Boris Johnson Travel Advisory – Give Up the Marbles or Stay Home

2021-03-13 by Phil Butler

Boris Johnson

British PM Boris Johnson says Britain is the legitimate owner of the Parthenon marbles. So, Johnson should never visit Greece again.

Tags: Acropolis Museum, Boris Johnson, British Museum, Elgin Marbles, Ishtar Gate, Parthenon Frieze, Parthenon marbles

Classless PM Boris Johnson Not Likely to Give Back Parthenon Sculptures

2019-07-25 by Phil Butler

Elgin Marbles

Incoming prime minister and twit Boris Johnson says he just loves Greece. But Elgin Marbles are British?

Tags: Acropolis Museum, Boris Johnson, British Museum, Elgin Marbles, Parthenon

Visitors to Greek Museums and Archaeological Sites Boomed in 2018

2019-04-16 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Knossos

According to a new survey by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) the number of visitors to Greek museums and archaeological sites saw incredible increases as of 2018.

Tags: Acropolis Museum, Delphi Archaeological Museum, ELSTAT, Greece, Greece archeology, Greek museums, Greek tourism, Greek travel, Heraklion Archaeological Museum

Acropolis Museum Celebrates Its 9th Anniversary Today

2018-06-20 by Argophilia Travel News

Acropolis Museum

The Acropolis Museum celebrates its 9th anniversary today, June 20. Museum officials have decided to keep the museum exhibits open until midnight, with admission free after 8 pm.

Tags: Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Athens attractions, Athens museums, Athens sites, Athens tourism, Eleusis, museum exhibitions

Day Four of Five in Athens: Life is A Prayer

2016-11-30 by Phil Butler

Two days of the Digi.travel EMEA Conference & Expo in Athens delivered their business promise to those who attended, and to those of us presenting. Friends and colleagues, old and new, were ready to embark along their separate paths, but for us exploring the streets of Plaka, and listening to the echoes of eternity, the message was in […]

Tags: Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Airotel Stratos Vassilikos, Athens, DigiCam TV, Henri Roelings, Plaka, Rory Suchet, RT TV, Tom Magnuson, Tomasz Janczak

The Fabulous Acropolis Museum Turns Five

2014-06-10 by Phil Butler

The frieze of the Parthenon Gallery © Acropolis Museum. Photo Nikos Daniilidis

Recently ranked one of the 20 best museums of the world, the Acropolis Museum celebrates its fifth anniversary this month. On Friday June 20th a series of events including a concert by Leon of Athens highlight the momentous occasion.

Tags: Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Athens, Athens sights, Athens tourism, Greece museums, Hippeis, Parthenon, Parthenon Frieze

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Arvi’s Banana Festival Returns from 7 to 9 August

2026-07-25 By Argophilia Travel News

The 8th Arvi Banana Festival returns to southern Crete from August 7–9, 2026, with live music, theater, family entertainment, and Cretan hospitality.

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Heraklion Plans 20-Bed Support Center as Housing Shortage Strains Social Services

2026-07-25 By Mihaela Lica Butler

The Municipality of Heraklion is planning a new 20-bed support center for vulnerable residents, acknowledging that the city’s biggest challenge isn’t visible homelessness, but finding affordable housing for people who need a fresh start.

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Great News, Chania! The Municipal Market Reopening Is Only Four Years Behind Schedule

2026-07-25 By Arthur Butler

Chania completes tenant auctions for the historic Agora, targeting a December 4, 2026 grand reopening with a focus on local Cretan products.

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Heraklion Municipal Gyms Offer Affordable Fitness Across Two Modern Facilities

2026-07-25 By Manuel Santos

Heraklion Municipality opens modern fitness facilities at Pagkritio Stadium and Pateles for €30/month with full disability access.

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Summer Downpour Takes Heraklion by Surprise

2026-07-25 By Argophilia Travel News

Unseasonable summer rain surprises Heraklion as EMY issues weather warnings across Greece for lightning, hail, and squalls.

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