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Culture of… Popcorn: Young People Exploiting Culture Card for Snacks

Published January 23, 2026, 20:19

Young people holding the Culture Card appear to be using it to purchase free snacks from cinema canteens, without watching the movies. This practice was revealed through videos on TikTok. The Deputy Ministry of Culture considers this an isolated case, but has announced it will investigate the incident and strengthen security measures. The Culture Card offers 220 euros annually to young people aged 18-21 for cultural activities. A total of 11,300 young people hold the card, costing the state 1,750,000 euros annually.