Entertainment

Entertainment venues across Turkey, which host approximately 150 million visitors annually, have completed social distancing arrangements to reopen after a three-month break to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, the chair of an association said on June 16.

The number of people going to theaters increased, while the number of cinemagoers took a nosedive when compared to the previous year in Turkey, data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) showing statistics for 2019 released yesterday showed.

The number of moviegoers in the country decreased by 12.8 percent compared to 2018, a drop to around 56.5 million during the year. 

In its second edition, the Athens Music Week festival and conference presents a combination of digital and physical events exploring different genres of music from different parts of Europe, addressing the challenges of the industry and simply offering some much-needed entertainment.

The City Drive-In on the iconic Lycabettus Hill overlooking the capital has been drawing large numbers of movie lovers since screenings began last Friday. More City Drive-Ins are expected to crop up this summer, which apart from the outdoor experience they offer are also convenient as audiences don't have to worry about social distancing requirements.

The Metropolitan Opera canceled its fall 2020 performances on June 1 and postponed several new productions to future seasons as the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc with New York's cultural life.

The Minister of Health Kiril Ananiev issued an order repealing some of the measures introduced due to Covid-19.

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Forty-five acrobats and dancers from six countries, who came to Turkey's top tourism destination Antalya to perform night shows, are stranded in the Mediterranean city due to the coronavirus pandemic.
They are now practicing all day in a warehouse which they have converted into a stage.

The Coronavirus pandemic has been wreaking havoc everywhere in the world. The United States has become the most affected country with its confirmed virus cases exceeding 1.3 million. Businesses in the country have been hit hard and casino companies have not fared any better too.

"The malls will be opened last" That was stated by the Minister of Health Kiril Ananiev in front of reporters.

"The time will come for the opening of sports halls", he said..

According to him, the order clearly states that all anti-epidemic measures must be followed, including social distance.

For cinemas, up to 30% of the capacity of the venue is allowed.