Tag: heritage

Museums and archaeological sites closed due to strike

Archaeological sites and monuments affected Museums closed across Cyprus on Wednesday as a nationwide 24-hour strike by hourly-paid government employees affects the Department of Antiquities. According...

A taste of… Commandaria

The Commandaria Diaries: Uncorking the Past Wilbrand von Oldenburg, a German bishop who chronicled his travels around the Mediterranean, once wrote of Cyprus: “The wines...

First look inside Cyprus’ largest “jewel” – new Archaeological Museum

The Archaeological Museum in Nicosia is taking shape as one of Cyprus’ most ambitious cultural infrastructure projects, with completion scheduled for the end of...

Award for the Preservation and Promotion of Cyprus’s Archaeological Heritage revived

After a fourteen-year hiatus, the Deputy Ministry of Culture, following a decision by the Council of Ministers, is reviving the Award for the Preservation...

Parthenon scaffolding removed after 15 years of restoration work

The Parthenon scaffolding has been removed after nearly 15 years, marking a rare moment for Athens visitors, as the iconic temple now stands fully...

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