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The signing of the construction contract for the Holocaust Museum of Greece in Thessaloniki marks a historic milestone for a project of national and international significance. Following the successful completion of the public tendering process and preliminary works, the agreement between the Jewish Community of Thessaloniki and METKA S.A. signals the transition of the Museum from planning to implementation.

The realization of the Holocaust Museum of Greece has been made possible thanks to the decisive support of its major donors. Key contributors include the Greek Government, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), the Tavma Foundation, and the Genesis Prize Foundation, through a donation by Albert Bourla. With the essential and continuous engagement of the Municipality of Thessaloniki, which actively backs a project deeply embedded in the city’s historical and cultural identity, this sustained commitment has been instrumental in bringing the Museum from vision to reality.

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Construction of the Holocaust Museum of Greece Officially Launched in Thessaloniki
The historic signing of the construction contract for the Holocaust Museum of Greece in Thessaloniki marks a historic milestone for a project of national and international significance. The contract was signed between the Jewish Community of Thessaloniki and the construction company METKA S.A., foll...
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The Consulate General of Greece in New York honored Holocaust Remembrance Day of the Greek Jewry.

New York, January 26, 2026 – Conveying a strong message that antisemitism, racism, and all forms of hatred have no place in the modern world, the Consulate General of Greece in New York, in cooperation with the American Friends of the Jewish Museum of Greece, held its annual event entitled “Holocaust Remembrance Day for Greek Jews” in the main auditorium of Hebrew College. The event honored the victims of the Holocaust while reaffirming the commitment to preserving historical awareness and the Greek Jewish cultural heritage.

The event was coordinated by Master of Ceremonies Leon Levy. In her address, the Consul General, Ms. Iphigenia Kanara, underscored the importance of preserving historical memory as a guiding principle in addressing and combating antisemitism, hatred, and indifference, regardless of their origin.

The Consul General of Israel, Mr. Ofir Akunis, strongly condemned acts of hatred and antisemitism, while His Grace Bishop Athenagoras of Nazianzos conveyed a message of friendship and solidarity on behalf of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Mr. Solomon Asher, President of the American Friends of the Jewish Museum of Greece, emphasized the importance of safeguarding the historical legacy and cultural heritage of Greek Jewry.

A centerpiece of the evening was the screening of the short film "72 Hours," written and produced by Deno Seder, based on his book “Miracle at Zakynthos: The Only Greek Jewish Community Saved in Its Entirety from Annihilation”. The film recounts the powerful story of the rescue of the entire Jewish community of Zakynthos during the Nazi occupation, highlighting the collective solidarity and courage demonstrated by the island’s inhabitants.

The program concluded with a moving musical segment featuring performances by Meredeth Kelly and Pedro D’Aquino, conveying a strong message of remembrance, social responsibility, and vigilance against violence, racism, and oblivion.

The Consulate General of Greece in New York expresses its heartfelt gratitude to all attendees who, despite challenging weather conditions, joined the event to pay tribute to the victims of the Holocaust and contribute to the preservation of historical consciousness.
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Discover Ancient Greece—reimagined through technology. Innovative technologies are opening new paths to explore and appreciate the archaeological wealth of Greece. CirculAR, an Augmented Reality application, offers visitors of archaeological sites and museums a completely new tour experience—one that feels as interactive and engaging as a video game. Using a smartphone or tablet, users can view monuments in their original form through scientifically documented 3D reconstructions, spatial mapping, and gamification techniques.

The CirculAR application was developed within the framework of the European APSIM project, coordinated by the I-SENSE research team of ICCS at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), in collaboration with academic institutions, cultural authorities, and industry partners.

CirculAR is available free of charge on Android and iOS.

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The CirculAR Application by the National Technical University of Athens Research Team — Bringing Ancient Greece to Life
The APSIM project (Applications of Situated Simulations) aims to promote the Greek culture using innovative technologies, assisting both the general public and the new generations to get familiar and love the archaeological wealth of Greece. Using an Augmented Reality (AR) application, visitors of a...
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