A large head of an ancient statue has been found just meters below the ground during some routine infrastructure work being carried out as part of an upgrade of Aeolian Street on Agia Irini Square.

Taking advantage of today’s technological advances, the Athens Macedonian News Agency, in collaboration with a team of Greek archaeologists, developed an app which enables users to virtually explore Ancient Olympia allowing them to travel back to the days when the Olympic Games were first played.

“The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, a World Heritage Site and to this day the best-preserved theatre of antiquity, is the most perfect theatre in the world in terms of aesthetics and acoustics,” stated the University of Patras in its most recent study.

The Greek Ministry of Culture and Sports has prioritized the improvement of the visiting conditions of the monuments at the Acropolis in Athens, which will enable not only disabled citizens but also those with other mobility or health problems to have complete access to the buildings upon the Holy Rock.

The new temporary exhibition at the National Archaeological Museum (in Athens), titled “Glorious Victories: Between Myth and History” celebrates the 2,500-year anniversary of the Battle of Thermopylae and the Naval Battle of Salamis, bringing to life the victorious struggle of the Greeks against the Persians.

Have you ever wondered what the origin of the Greek Souvlaki is?

Surprisingly enough, archaeological findings and writings clearly show that today’s souvlaki comes from the ancient Greeks.

A significant deal has been signed between the Greek government and German auto giant, Volkswagen Group. The news is that electric vehicles, scooters and bikes will replace Astypalaia’s polluting cars, thus transforming Astypalaia into the first “smart” energy and “green” island in the Mediterranean while at the same time rendering it a model of sustainable development.