CULTURE

News about culture and cultural heritage

November 14, 2016

Elefsina Wins ‘European Capital of Culture 2021’

Elefsina, west of Athens, has won the title of “European Capital of Culture 2021”, the selection panel of independent experts responsible for assessing the Greek cities competing […]
November 10, 2016

Stavros Niarchos Foundation: 20 years of grantmaking activity

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation celebrates its 20th anniversary, fulfilling the original purpose of its establishment: to contribute, with all the means at its disposal, to the […]
November 5, 2016

Two new pharaonic cemeteries discovered in Aswan

Two rock-carved cemeteries belonging to the Late Period of ancient Egypt have been discovered close to the shrine of Agha Khan, located west of Aswan, the […]
November 5, 2016

Egypt’s Grand Museum, National Museum of Egyptian Civilization to have separate management

Prime Minister Sherif Ismail issued a ministerial decree to establish two independent General Authorities for the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) and the National Museum of Egyptian […]