Minister says more people in culture sphere could receive state help

The minister of culture, Lubomír Zaorálek, says that entrepreneurs in the arts sphere and artists without income who previously did not qualify for it could now receive state support. He made the comment in the lower house on Thursday. However, Mr. Zaorálek rejected a proposal tabled by opposition MPs for culture workers on trade licenses to receive compensation of CZK 500 a day.

Many musicians, actors and other artists have seen their work greatly curtailed by the Covid-19 situation.