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Greece/ 3.4 International cultural co-operation
3.4.2 Public actors and cultural diplomacy
The Hellenic Cultural Foundation promotes the Greek language and culture abroad. In 2007-2009, its geographic remit is extended to China.
4. Current issues in cultural policy development and debate
4.1 Main cultural policy issues and priorities
A new national museum for contemporary art will hopefully open in 2012 in Athens.
4. Current issues in cultural policy development and debate
4.2.1 Conceptual issues of policies for the arts
New cultural policy White Paper proposes policy changes and administrative and funding resturcturing in Greece.
4.2 Specific policy issues and recent debates
4.2.2 Heritage issues and policies
Specific terms for museum accreditation finally defined in 2011.
4.2 Recent policy issues and debates
4.2.6 Media pluralism and content diversity
Restructuring of Greek Radio and Television Corporation will lead to a reduction in state TV and radio channels.
5.3 Sector specific legislation
5.3.6 Film, video and photography
New Law for the Support and Development of Cinema Art.
7. Public institutions in cultural infrastructure
7.3 Status and partnerships of public cultural institutions
New Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre to open in 2015 to include an arts, education and recreation complex.
Greece/ 8.2 Cultural consumption and participation
8.2.1 Trends and figures
New user statistics for museums and archaeological sites suggest a significant increase in visitor attendance during the last few years, especially in museums.
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Council of Europe/ERICarts, "Compendium of Cultural Policies and Trends in Europe, 14th edition", 2013 | ISSN 2222-7334