Twenty-two Greek antiquities returned from Israeltranslated

The Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni received from the Ambassador of Israel to Greece, Pninat Yanay, twenty-two antiquities that had been illegally removed from our country and are being returned by the State of Israel. The handover ceremony took place in the Altar Hall of the National Archaeological Museum, in the presence of the Director of the Antiquities Prevention Unit of the Israel Antiquities Authority, Amir Ganor. This is the first return of antiquities from Israel to Greece, marking an important step in strengthening the cooperation between the two countries, for the protection of cultural heritage and the fight against the illegal trafficking of cultural goods. In this context, officials from the two countries are already working together, exchanging experiences and good practices to deal more effectively with antiquities theft.

Attic red-figure goblet. Inside and outside, crowned male figures in conversation

The Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni stated:

"Today's return of the twenty-two antiquities from Israel to our country is of particular importance. It is the first time that Israel returns antiquities to Greece, constituting...