Giorgos Koumentakis

Cyberattack forces Culture Ministry IT systems shutdown

The Culture Ministry's website and computer systems have been down since Wednesday morning because of a cyberattack, authorities have announced.

The website and systems were taken down for security reasons after the attack, while tne ministry and the National Cybersecurity Authority are investigating. Authorities say they have found no stole data so far.

ERT Symphony | Athens | March 22

The ERT TV & Radio Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Nikos Tsouchlos and with Costas Cotsiolis on guitar, will perform selected works by Giorgos Koumentakis, Antonio Vivaldi, Leo Brouwer and Robert Schumann at the Athens Concert Hall on Friday, March 22. The performance starts at 8.30 p.m. and tickets range from 4 to 10 euros.

Koumentakis appointed new creative director of Greek National Opera

Composer Giorgos Koumentakis was appointed new creative director of the Greek National Opera on Thursday, following a decision by Culture Minister Lydia Koniordou.

Koumentakis, formerly in charge of the company's Alternative Stage, will succeed maestro Myron Michailidis, starting on February 3.