The highly controversial bill of handing over the management of Greece’s Cultural Heritage to a private company was approved at the Parliament late on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. The management of archaeological sites and monuments to private interests. According to opposition parties, the legislation paves the way for the privatization of archaeological sites and monuments and handing over archaeological sites and monuments to private interests. Culture Minister Lina Mendoni rejected these accusations, saying at the Parliament “under no circumstances does this bill affect ownership issues. that are not related to cultural heritage, the orientation of ODAP prioritized the privatization and commercialization of monuments.