Announcing the government decision at a press conference, the Minister of Culture Elva Margariti said that a total 381 artists and employees benefit from the pay rise decision.

“As we had already pledged some time ago along with renovation of the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet, the government has also decided to significantly increase salaries for artists, who definitely deserve a lot more. According to the decision, 190 artists of this institution will benefit a salary hike ranging from 46 to 59% and 191 more staff members that will see their salaries go up by 15%,” Margariti said.

“Through this decision we are able to show that we know how to keep our word and we are supporting the sector to cope with the crisis that we are all going through,” Margariti concluded.

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