Theatres, opera houses re-open as of May 26, indoor restaurants as of June 1

Bulgaria’s Minister of Health issued an order repealing some of the measures introduced due to COVID-19

According to the order, as of May 26, cultural and entertainment events (theatres, concerts, stage events, classes in dance, creative and musical arts, as well as entertainment by legal entities and individuals, etc.) are allowed to re-open, given that they will operate at up to 30% of their total indoor capacity and up to 50% of their total outdoor capacity and at maximum capacity of use of the halls (community centres, children's complexes, cultural centres, youth centres, school gyms and halls, private sites, military clubs, etc.) according to the area of the room when the places are occupied by no more than 20 people for group activities, and no more than 1 person per 4 sq. m.

The order of the Minister of Health also states that as of 01.06.2020 visits to indoor areas of restaurants, fast food restaurants, drinking establishments, coffee shops, children's and sports facilities indoors, entertainment and playrooms are allowed, including those in shopping malls, bars, except for discos, piano bars and night clubs.

Also, as of June 1, all extracurricular activities such as clubs, children's centres and others are allowed.