Archaeological sites will open on May 18, open-air summer cinemas on June 1, museums on June 15, while outdoor cultural events will commence on July 15, said Culture & Sports Minister Lina Mendoni at Thursday's briefing on measures to protect arts and culture after the coronavirus pandemic's first wave in Greece. 

"There is now a contractor who will prepare the implementation study for the palace building," Culture Minister Lina Mendonis said speaking about the former royal retreat at Tatoi.

The National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) in Athens opens for the public on Friday, February 28, ahead of its official inauguration before Easter in April, Culture Minister Lina Mendoni said on Monday.