The budget for culture decreases by 2.2% – Margariti: We are aware of the situation, this is where investments will focus

“A budget that addresses the main problems, although it has decreased by 2.2% compared to a year ago.” This is how the Minister of Culture, Elva Margariti, considered the 2021 budget for the department she represents, being aware that for the next year the funds are mainly focused on the reconstruction program and coping with the situation created by COVID-19.

For 2021, investments in the arts and culture program will be focused on 3 projects, including the revitalization of the Pyramid. Compared to a year ago, this program has been accompanied by an increase of funds, of 213 million ALL.

Meanwhile, according to Margariti, there will be another 40 million euros, allocated by the European Union, which over 3 years will be used for the restoration of cultural monuments damaged by the earthquake.

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