Greek museums, forced to shut their gates to the public in November, used lockdown time to find alternative ways to keep in touch with the public, carry out needed maintenance work, and expand the objects on show for the day actual visits are allowed.

Plans for a major overhaul of the National Archaeological Museum are entering the "final stretch" in 2020, Culture Minister Lina Mendoni revealed at an event held at the museum in Athens.

A new 10-floor hotel will open in downtown Athens after Hellas Museum Hotel SA obtained the relevant permit for the construction of the building.