Greek Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni conducted an inspection of crucial cultural projects in Thrace, highlighting the region's culture as a pillar of identity, progress, and national self-confidence.

Greece's Minister of Culture, Lina Mendoni, is conducting an inspection of significant cultural projects being implemented by the Ministry in the Evros Regional Unit, including the historic Bayezid Mosque.

Lina Mendoni stated that Lakis Chalkias acted as a bridge between tradition and renewal, giving distinct substance to Greek music through his interpretations of high-level poetry and authentic folk songs.

Lina Mendoni has commenced a tour of Northern Greece, starting in Amphipolis, to oversee the delivery of significant cultural projects. The tour aims to highlight and advance cultural initiatives in the region.

Greek Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni issued a statement expressing her profound sadness over the passing of the renowned singer Mary Linda, calling her one of the most expressive voices in Greek song.

Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni expressed her sorrow over the death of author Alexis Stamatis at 67, recognizing him as a significant voice in Greek literature.

The Greek Ministry of Culture, led by Lina Mendoni, has completed and delivered nine significant cultural projects in Lesbos, focusing on monument protection, museums, and historical buildings.

A donation agreement was signed on July 9, 2026, by the Minister of National Defense Nikos Dendias and the Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni, for the creation of a National Museum dedicated to the 1821 Greek Revolution.

The restored Archaeological Museum of Argos has reopened its doors after 12 years, with Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni inaugurating the site and returning a significant cultural attraction to residents and visitors.

Culture Minister Lina Mendoni visited the 'Ionic Center' of the Holy Metropolis of Nea Ionia, Philadelphia, Heraklion, and Chalkidona, where she was warmly welcomed.

The Minister of Culture, Lina Mendoni, inaugurated the Hellenistic Shipyards archaeological site and the Medieval Gardens of the Palace of the Grand Master in Rhodes, along with a new open-air sculpture gallery.

Greek Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni has sent a letter to her Ukrainian counterpart, Tetyana Berezhna, expressing Greece's sincere condolences and support following a Russian attack on the UNESCO World Heritage site Lavra.

Culture Minister Lina Mendoni inaugurated the Pervola in the Medieval City of Rhodes, emphasizing investment in culture as an investment in people, history, and the future.

SYRIZA launched a strong attack on the government and Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni following the resignation of the Ministry's Secretary General, Giorgos Didaskalou, accusing them of fostering corruption.

Lina Mendoni, Greek Minister of Culture, emphasized that classical studies are not relics of the past but a necessary investment for the future, during her speech at the 2nd World Congress of Classical Studies in Athens.

Lina Mendoni is touring Symi, Rhodes, Halki, and Kos, inaugurating a series of interventions aimed at enhancing the cultural footprint of the Greek islands.

The 1st Cultural Forum between Greece and Turkey took place in Cappadocia, attended by Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni and Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy. The forum aims to establish culture as a deep and resilient field of communication between the two nations.

Lina Mendoni, the Greek Minister of Culture, stated at an Economist Impact event in Crete that culture is a significant tool for social cohesion and development, bringing society together in various ways and serving as a major resource.

Culture Minister Lina Mendoni conducted inspections of ongoing projects in Sparta, emphasizing the transformation of the city's monumental heritage into a powerful lever for future development.

Greece has opened or fully renovated 29 museums and cultural sites as part of a state-led expansion drive, with Culture Minister Lina Mendoni announcing that several more, including the Mystras palatial complex and Piraeus underwater antiquities site, are imminent.

Greek Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni spoke at the EU Council of Culture Ministers, emphasizing the need for transparency in AI training data and protecting creators, while condemning the instrumentalization of culture during armed conflicts.

Culture Minister Lina Mendoni underscored the necessity of the Monemvasia elevator project, ensuring safe and equal access to the Upper Town while fully complying with archaeological and environmental regulations.

Greek Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni inaugurated a conference on 'Greek World Heritage Monuments,' emphasizing a strategic vision and management plans for their protection and promotion. The initiative aims to usher in a new era for ancient sites under UNESCO's guidance.

Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni held a working meeting with the leadership of the World Jewish Restitution Organization. The discussions likely focused on issues related to the restitution of Jewish property and cultural heritage.

Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni received 26 ancient Greek artifacts in Washington, D.C., which were recovered from illicit trafficking. The handover ceremony, attended by US authorities, marks another chapter in the close cultural cooperation between the two nations.

Greek Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni hosted her counterpart from the United Arab Emirates, Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi, at the Acropolis Museum in Athens for a meeting.

Greek Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni met with her Georgian counterpart to discuss strengthening cultural ties and cooperation between their countries. Discussions focused on potential collaborations involving museums and archaeological excavations.

The Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni inspected the aesthetic and functional upgrade works of the archaeological sites of Kerameikos and the Ancient Agora, which are being carried out, the...

At the working lunch hosted by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Thessaloniki Film Festival, Akis Sakellariou, the Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni had the opportunity to discuss...

The regulation for the establishment of the national photographic archive will soon come to Parliament, stated the Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni in the Plenary Session, responding to an urgent question from the president of the...

Informed of the loss of Christos Valavanidis, the Minister of Culture, Lina Mendoni, stated: "With great sadness I learned of the loss of Christos Valavanidis, an actor of great caliber..."

Greece's Minister of Culture, Lina Mendoni, conducted an inspection of key cultural projects and monuments in the Thrace region, including overseeing work at the Bayezid Mosque in Didymoteicho and archaeological excavations.

The Moglena Castle in Pella, a monument of Byzantine fortification architecture, has been presented to the local community and visitors by Lina Mendoni, having served for centuries as a critical center of administration, defense, and ecclesiastical life.

Greek Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni rejected opposition accusations of privatizing the country's cultural heritage, asserting that culture is a public good and a driver of social cohesion and identity.

Greece's Minister of Culture, Lina Mendoni, inaugurated restored sites and a new museum in Amorgos, marking a cultural revitalization for the traditional Byzantine settlement.

The Greek Minister of Culture, Lina Mendoni, and the Deputy Minister of Digital Governance and Artificial Intelligence, Christos Dermentzopoulos, announced the expansion and deepening of cooperation between the Ministry of Culture and the Hellenic Cadastre.

Three significant cultural projects have been delivered to the public in Lesbos, Greece, by Lina Mendoni, the Minister of Culture. These new monuments and cultural works highlight the island's rich history.

A broad meeting was held at the Greek Ministry of Culture, led by Minister Lina Mendoni, to discuss the protection and promotion of the Zappeion.

The Minister of Culture, Lina Mendoni, inaugurated the "Open Horizons" exhibition at the restored Old Customs House in Nafplio, marking the establishment of the new "Amymoni" institution.

Kyriakos Mitsotakis took a stroll through Nea Smyrni, engaging with shopkeepers and residents, while Lina Mendoni visited the 'Ionian Center' of the Holy Metropolis of Nea Ionia. Both officials made public appearances in different locations.

Lina Mendoni expressed her sadness over the loss of Sotiris Tsogas, a significant theater personality with a prolific career spanning decades on stage, highlighting his important contributions to younger generations and his repeated experimentation with new perspectives.

Lina Mendoni inaugurated a unique 20-acre archaeological site in the Medieval City of Rhodes, near the Palace of the Grand Master, which had been unseen for 75 years.

Culture Minister Lina Mendoni has returned three significant monuments on the island of Kos to its citizens. The monuments had been damaged by an earthquake in 2017 and have since undergone restoration as part of the ministry's strategy for cultural heritage.

The Minister of Culture, Lina Mendoni, inaugurated the restored 24-meter bell tower of the Holy Church of St. John the Baptist in Symi, marking a day of celebration for the island.

Lina Mendoni, the Greek Culture Minister, participated in the Informal Council of EU Culture Ministers in Nicosia, Cyprus, where she stressed the imperative of protecting intellectual property and ensuring fair compensation for creators in the age of Artificial Intelligence.

Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni visited Crete to inspect ongoing works on the Venetian Walls, coinciding with celebrations for the UNESCO World Heritage listing of Minoan Palatial Centers.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, accompanied by Culture Minister Lina Mendoni, inaugurated the protection and enhancement works of the Mystras Castle Town and the Museum Exhibitions at the Palace of the Despots.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić held discussions with Greek Minister Lina Mendoni, who was in Serbia for an official reception ceremony of seven emblematic relics from Mount Athos. The meeting likely covered cultural and bilateral cooperation.

Greek Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni participated in the EU Council of Education, Youth, Culture, and Sport Ministers in Brussels, held under the Cypriot Presidency. She emphasized culture's critical role in European resilience and defense.

Culture Minister Lina Mendoni inaugurated the restoration of four historic fountains in Thessaloniki's Upper Town, returning them to the city's residents and visitors.

Culture Minister Lina Mendoni responded to an urgent question in Parliament, affirming the Ministry of Culture's practical support for the operation and activities of the Kapodistrias Museum.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, accompanied by Culture Minister Lina Mendoni, visited the urban regeneration works at Vassilissis Olgas, expressing satisfaction with the current municipal authority's recognition of the project's importance.

Greece has successfully repatriated five ancient artifacts from an American family in Chicago during a voluntary ceremony at the Greek Consulate. Culture Minister Lina Mendoni praised the donors as allies in the global effort against illicit antiquities trade.

Lina Mendoni, Greece's Minister of Culture, announced that the revival of Greek craftsmanship is a key priority for her ministry. Nineteen craft structures have been established across the country with funding from the Recovery Fund.

Ioannis Ch. Papachristodoulou, Honorary Ephor of Antiquities of the Ministry of Culture, who dedicated most of his scientific and professional life, passed away yesterday, Tuesday, March 24th...

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The arrival of the painting of Eugene Delacroix has a special historical and emotional weight, said Lina Mendoni - The painting will be hosted at the Xenokrateio Archaeological Museum of Messolonghi…

Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni inaugurated the fully renovated building of the State Conservatory of Thessaloniki (KOTH) after the completion of its maintenance and restoration work.

Greek Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni traveled to Warsaw to receive a historic collection of 91 Greek Jewish artifacts, which are now returning to Greece after decades.

The Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni conducted an on-site inspection of culturally significant projects in Thrace.

Lina Mendoni has completed a new cycle of interventions for the protection and promotion of two rare churches in Kastoria, Greece, featuring wood-carved icons, frescoes, and vibrant colors.

Greece's Minister of Culture, Lina Mendoni, and the SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance party expressed deep sorrow over the loss of the talented folk artist Lakis Chalkias, highlighting his significant contribution to Greek music.

Greece's Minister of Culture, Lina Mendoni, and artist Gerasimos Andreatos expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the iconic Greek singer Mary Linta, highlighting her timeless and expressive voice.

The Mitsotakis government and Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni are facing criticism for allegedly taking further steps to commercialize Greece's cultural heritage.

Greece's Minister of Culture, Lina Mendoni, inaugurated nine cultural projects in Lesbos, including four of high symbolic value for the residents of Mytilene, Molyvos, and Petra, aiming to enhance the island's cultural and developmental footprint.

The Balizade Hasan Bey Mosque in Mytilene, the fourth restored monument in the city's urban fabric, has been handed over to citizens by Culture Minister Lina Mendoni, and will now function as a modern history museum.

Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni inaugurated the 'Amymone' institution and the 'Open Horizons' exhibition at an old customs house in Nafplio, establishing it as a new cultural hub.

Greece's Minister of Culture, Lina Mendoni, returned six ancient Egyptian figurines to the Egyptian Ambassador, emphasizing the act as a sign of respect for cultural heritage and international law after the artifacts were identified as illegally trafficked.

Archaeologist Haris Tselios, known for excavations in Western Thessaly and Attica, has passed away at the age of 52, prompting condolences from Culture Minister Lina Mendoni.

The appointment of Alexandra Papadopoulou as permanent Deputy Minister of Culture has reportedly caused displeasure for Lina Mendoni, the current Minister of Culture.

Greek Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni stated that the damage caused by the 2017 earthquake to monuments on the island of Kos has been restored, as part of a broader strategy for Dodecanese cultural heritage.

The Minister of Culture, Lina Mendoni, inaugurated the restored bell tower of the Metropolitan Holy Church of Timios Prodromos in Symi, as part of her visit to the Dodecanese.

Greek Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni is inaugurating projects in Symi, Rhodes, Halki, and Kos from June 10-13, focusing on promoting the cultural heritage of the Dodecanese and completing significant works funded by the Recovery and Resilience Fund.

Greek Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni, alongside Minister of Environment and Energy Stavros Papastavrou, highlighted the necessity of strategy, cooperation, and long-term planning for the protection of cultural heritage during an event at the National Gallery Amphitheater.

Greece's Minister of Culture, Lina Mendoni, has issued a statement on the passing of Anna Kafetsi, praising her significant contributions to the contemporary art scene throughout her career.

Greek Minister Lina Mendoni participated in the closing political event of the European campaign 'Twin it! Part II,' part of the 'Twin it! 3D for Europe's Culture' initiative, emphasizing 3D digitization as a driving force for innovation, accessibility, and knowledge in cultural heritage.

Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni has highlighted the grandeur and unique significance of the Kasta Tumulus, an ancient Macedonian monument. She affirmed that the monument's importance has been evident since 2014, showcasing its impressive enclosure.

Greek Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni conducted an inspection of significant ongoing cultural projects in Thessaloniki, including the Holy Church of Saint Demetrius and the Hamza Bey Mosque, aiming to connect monuments with the city's needs.

Lina Mendoni met with representatives of the World Jewish Restitution Organization, thanking them for their role in returning 91 Jewish artifacts and briefing them on the Thessaloniki Holocaust Museum.

Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni received 26 ancient Greek artifacts at a special event at the Greek Embassy in Washington, D.C., in the presence of US authorities, marking another significant chapter in the repatriation of antiquities. She also held a working meeting at the State Department.

Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni represented the Greek government at the splendid celebrations of the March 25th National Anniversary in Chicago, conveying a message of unity and historical memory.

Greece's Minister of Culture, Lina Mendoni, commented on statements made by Athens Mayor Haris Doukas regarding the redevelopment of Vassilissis Olgas street, where the mayor described it as a 'multi-modal road' and a 'jewel for Athens'.

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Moldovan Minister of Culture Cristian Jardan and Greek Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni signed a Memorandum of Cooperation in the preservation and restoration of cultural heritage.

Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni and Minister of Health Adonis Georgiadis opened the proceedings of the International Conference on Cultural Prescribing, organized by the Ministry of Culture, with...

Greece's Minister of Culture, Lina Mendoni, presented the National Strategy for the protection of cultural heritage from the impacts of climate change.

Greek Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni held working meetings with the Ambassadors of Indonesia, Georgia, and Turkey to strengthen bilateral cultural relations.