A new, first Short Cultural Policy Profile for Greece is now available on the Compendium website.
This report outlines a dynamic cultural landscape combining heritage preservation with modern digital and creative initiatives.
Special thanks go to our Greek experts Matina Magkou and Olga Kolokytha
Main Developments in Greek Cultural Policy
- Digital Transformation of Heritage: Major investments in digitizing tangible and intangible cultural heritage, implementing “smart” infrastructure at archaeological sites, and expanding digital access across national museums.
- Support for Contemporary Creation: Targeted funding and new institutional frameworks designed to bolster contemporary artists, support young creators, and stimulate the cultural and creative industries.
- Regional Decentralization: Policy initiatives aimed at strengthening regional cultural hubs, improving cultural accessibility outside metropolitan centers, and promoting sustainable cultural tourism across local communities.
- Governance & Institutional Reform: Administrative streamlining within the Ministry of Culture to increase operational transparency, modernize public cultural organizations, and improve efficiency in grant allocation.
- Inclusion & Audience Engagement: Broadened initiatives focused on social inclusion, expanding physical and digital accessibility for people with disabilities, and strengthening cultural education in schools.
- Internationalization & Cultural Diplomacy: Enhanced promotion of Greek contemporary artistic output abroad and strategic bilateral partnerships leveraging both heritage and modern creative sectors.
👉 Explore the full details of these shifts in the new profile
👉 Δείτε εδώ το σύντομο προφίλ της χώρας στα ελληνικά
You can find all available Short Cultural Policy Profiles on the Compendium website.

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