Greece’s theaters and other cultural venues in outdoor areas recently reopened to the public under strict Covid-19 health protocols and social distancing rules. Theaters and cultural venues can host live shows under the following rules: – All events must take place at open-air venues with seated-only spectators – The venues can operate on a 50 […]
Strengthening collaboration in culture, prioritizing the protection of cultural heritage and sites, and details for the Greece 1821-2021 bicentennial events topped the agenda of talks this week between Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni and US Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt. Mendoni and Pyatt set out the priorities to be further discussed during a third round […]
The Greek Culture Ministry recently released a revised set of Covid-19 precautionary guidelines including safe distancing as well as personal hygiene measures so that cultural events can be held this summer. More specifically, with regard to outdoor events, including concerts and theatre and dance performances as well as at outdoor cinemas: -venues will operate on […]
The archaeological site of Akrotiri on Santorini. Photo: GTP Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni announced this week a series of coronavirus (Covid-19) safe-distancing rules that will apply to outdoor cinemas, museums and archaeological sites. Archaeological sites are scheduled to re-open on May 18, open-air cinemas on June 1, and museums on June 15. More specifically,
The archaeological site of Akrotiri on Santorini. Photo: GTP Greece’s archaeological sites, closed for two months as part of coronavirus (Covid-19) containment measures, are scheduled to reopen to the public with new visitor rules on May 18, said Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni this week. Mendoni’s announcement came after Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos












