Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni said the return of plundered antiquities from abroad is a “top political priority” for the ministry, which has secured several high-profile repatriations in recent years.
Chios and Kos, Greece - Firefighters are battling blazes on the Greek islands of Chios and Kos, prompting evacuations and raising concerns about what is predicted to be a brutal wildfire season.
The Keratea area currently has no active front, while the fire in Rodopi has only a few small active spots.
The FBI is investigating the sale of hundreds of treasures to US buyers, suspected of being looted from the British Museum. The investigation has revealed troubling details about the extent of the thefts.
EMY said the phenomenon will be weaker than it was in late April, when it created an otherworldly atmosphere in parts of southern Greece, including Athens. This time, the dust is expected to be more noticeable in Crete and the Peloponnese.
Kathimerini caught up with the singer of Greece’s controversial entry, ‘Zari,’ shortly before the European song contest in Malmo, Sweden
