Culture

Open-air cinemas across Greece are opening their doors to the public, running on a 70 percent capacity with open bars and no intermissions.

A cash rebate for film productions made in Greece will increase from 35 to 40 percent, as part of government efforts to enhance the country’s position as an attractive filming …

Greece’s National Theater and GNTO have joined forces for the promotion of the country through culture, particularly in the aftermath of the Covid-19 crisis.

The Greek Culture Ministry on July 18 will launch a new program of cultural events to be held in open spaces, including archaeological sites and museum yards.

A survey by the Network of European Museum Organizations (NEMO), reveals how the “museum experience” was redefined amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.

Archaeological sites throughout Greece have reopened their gates, following a two-month shutdown as part of the government’s measures to fight Covid-19.

Tourist guides in Greece have been informed on rules to follow when giving guided tours at archaeological sites and museums in the country during the post-Covid-19 period.

The Culture Ministry has released a video that highlights some of Greece’s most symbolic archaeological sites, which will reopen on May 18.

The Culture Ministry has set a series of Covid-19 safe-distancing rules that will apply to outdoor cinemas, museums and archaeological sites in Greece.

Ancient Olympia, one of Greece’s most popular archaeological sites, will be introduced to people around the world via a new app to be designed and sponsored by Microsoft.

The Culture Ministry has launched a funding program for Greek animation films, aiming to develop and promote them worldwide.

The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization has released a video of a VR travel application, aiming to promote the city’s sites to potential travelers to visit once it’s safe to travel again.

The Greek government will allocate 15 million euros in funds to enhance contemporary culture and support artists during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The National Theater of Greece is offering free online access to some of its performances, aiming to bring people closer to art amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Thousands of people visited the National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) in Athens during the first three days of its operation.

The much-awaited National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) in Athens will open to the public on February 28 with free admission for the whole month of March.

Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis is backing a city council decision to send a letter to the British government calling for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece.

Greece and Egypt have agreed to boost efforts in the area of culture with a primary focus on jointly addressing the illegal trade of antiquities.

The Archaeological Museum of Chania will open to the public in the spring of 2021, according to Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni.

Top priority projects of the Culture Ministry, including the restoration of the Tatoi Estate, will shape Greece’s cultural landscape in the coming years, aaccording to Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.