Berlin Culture Senator Warns of Extended Opera Houses Closure Due To COVID-19

(Credit: Jan Windszus Photography) Berlin’s Senator for Culture and Europe Dr. Klaus Lederer has stated in an interview for rbb24.de that Berlin’s cultural institutions will remain closed at least until mid-January 2021. “I think that we will need even more time,” added Dr. Lederer. Berlin’s Senator came to this conclusion after extensive talks with General Managers and Representatives of the {…}

Berlin’s Charité Board of Directors Steps Back Initial Statements Supporting Complete Opening of Opera Houses & Concert Halls

(Credit: Jan Windszus Photography) Earlier this week, leading German epidemiologists from the prestigious Berlin’s Clinic Charité published a revised study suggesting that the opera houses and concert halls should allow every seat in the audiences to be occupied. The report initially appeared on the website Rbb24.de. However, in a major twist, the Charité’s Board of Directors has distanced itself from {…}