In the framework of the preparation of the Greek cities’ bidding for the European Capital of Culture 2021, the Directorate of International Relations and European Union of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture, Education and Religious Affairs is going to organise an infoday entitled “European Capital of Culture 2021 – Information and Guidelines to the candidate cities”, at the auditorium of the Ministry of Culture, Education and Religious Affairs (20-22 Bouboulinas Str.) at 09:30 a.m, on Wednesday 25 February 2015.

The aim of the infoday is to inform the cities about the institution, the assessment criteria of the applications, best practices, as well as to offer guidelines, so as for the cities to successfully fill in their applications. Representatives from the Directorate of International Relations and European Union of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture, Education and Religious Affairs, from cities that have been either designated as European Capitals of Culture in the past or are going to become in the near future, as well as officials from the European Commission, will be among the speakers.

Participation to the infoday is free. Prior registration is obligatory and can be realised by sending an e-mail to the following address: ecoc2021@culture.gr

In case you need any further information or clarification, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Hellenic Ministry of Culture, Education and Religious Affairs

Directorate of International Relations and European Union

European Union Department

17, Ermou st., Athens

Tel.: (0030) 210 3313848, 210 3230323

Mrs Garyfallia Gkani/ Mrs Eirini Komninou