Ordered by the Public Prosecutor’s Office Emergency Preliminary Investigation on the Drone Show over the Acropolis – a lawsuit against all responsible by the Ministry of Culture
“Licenses granted to DRNS Show Experience for the Drone Show on May 15, 2025 at the Zappeion Palace, on behalf of Essence Mediacom and Adidas Hellas, in the context of advertising event, relate to the operation and use of drones and have been issued in accordance with the current legal and regulatory framework, as well as a regulatory framework.The Civil Aviation Authority (APA) emphasizes in its announcement.
The APA announcement It refers to the drone show above the Acropolis for advertising purposes, which ordered a preliminary investigation by the Athens Public Prosecutor’s Office to investigate whether provisions of the Antiquities Act have been violated on the occasion of the Ministry of Culture’s report.
At the same time, in its announcement, the Civil Aviation Authority (APA) points out that the company has fully complied with the security conditions provided for by European law and the framework of the European Aviation Security Agency (EASA). “The Drones flight was operated exclusively in a controlled area, banning public access and the specified security distances as set out in the approved business plan were observed. According to the available photuming material, both by consistently and by mobile means, it is confirmed that the activity of the SEAs was limited to the predetermined flight area, which was clearly delineated above the Zappeion Park, according to the approved license. “
“APA It monitors the application of regulations and ensures public protection as well as the smooth and safe operation of the airspace. Any information referred to in illegal or inappropriate licensing procedures do not actually respond. “
Finally, it is clarified that the responsibilities of the APA. They are limited exclusively to flight safety and use of airspace. “APA It has no responsibility for taking or managing photos or videos that may have been taken during the event, ”he said.
The area of the flight
The APA announcement in detail
The Civil Aviation Authority (APA) informs that the licenses granted to DRNS Show Experience for the Drone Show on May 15, 2025 at the Zappeion Palace, on behalf of Essence Mediacom and Adidas Hellas, as part of an advertising event, relating to the operation and use of drones and are published in accordance with frame, as well as after a risk assessment study.
We note that the company has fully complied with the security conditions provided for by European law and the framework of the European Aviation Security Agency (EASA). The Drones flight was operated exclusively in a controlled area, with the ban on access to the public and the specified security distances as set out in the approved operational plan were observed. According to the available photuming material, both by stable and mobile means, it is confirmed that the activity of the SEAs was limited to the predetermined flight area, which was clearly delineated above the Zappeion Park, according to the approved license.
APA It monitors the application of regulations and ensures public protection as well as the smooth and safe operation of the airspace. Any information referred to in illegal or inappropriate licensing procedures do not actually respond. Finally, it is clarified that the responsibilities of the APA. They are limited exclusively to flight safety and use of airspace. APA It has no responsibility for taking or managing photos or videos that may have been taken during the event.
Mendoni to SKAI: The Acropolis Drone Show was not done by legal procedure
“The show was not done in a legal process,” the Minister of Culture said earlier Lina Mendonispeaking on his radio SKAI.
Noted that the company received permission from Zappeion. However, he explained that the Board of Directors should have requested the approval of the Ministry of Culture and that is what makes the process illegal.
At the same time, he informed that the ministry filed a lawsuit against anyone responsible for violating archaeological legislation, and fired a fire against him. PASOK and his SYRIZA after their announcements. “The opposition had to first search the case and then accuse the ministry,” he said.
Pictures from the drone show released on social media:
@theculturemuse Stumbled on this #athens tonight #drone #droneshow #adidas #greece #ellas #ellinikotiktok #foryoupage❤️❤️ #fyp ♬ light in the dark – Violin Sky
Reactions from SYRIZA – PASOK
Fierce announcement Earlier SYRIZA issued “The image via flock drones of the sports shoe that” presses “on the Acropolis for advertising reasons is an offensive commercialization of the core of our cultural heritage.”
“What criterion was the acceptance of such a proposal when last month the Ministry of Culture did not allow director George Lanthimos for the filming of his film in the archaeological site?” SYRIZA is wondering.
“The Acropolis is not an advertising background,” PASOK’s Department & Culture Network.
The announcement in detail:
“The image of a giant sports shoe” pressing “the Acropolis through a promotion of drones is yet another sad reminder of the need for clear institutional boundaries and respect for our cultural heritage.
The Acropolis, a global symbol of culture and democracy, cannot be treated as a neutral background for commercial uses or “smart” advertising findings. Especially when, according to information, this action was either performed without permission or exploited institutional gaps and incomplete supervision, serious questions are raised about the role and responsibility of the Ministry of Culture.
The choice of the Ministry of Culture to refuse permission for the shooting of internationally acclaimed director George Lanthimos in the same archaeological site makes the issue even more urgent. What is the criterion in the end? The commercial value of the product or the cultural footprint of the creator?
We ask:
-Immediate and clear information from the Ministry of Culture on whether it was permitted for this action and by which body.
-The institutional shield of archaeological sites and monuments against their anarchic commercialization.
-Pani, unified and meritocratic criteria in evaluating demands for the use of cultural sites -no exceptions and expediency.
Culture is not a branding tool. It is a matter of identity, memory and democracy. ”
Source: Skai
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