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Europa Nostra, the Pan-European Federation for Cultural Heritage, is an umbrella network of heritage organisations and is considered today the voice of Europe’s organised civil society committed to cultural heritage. The network is composed of 250 member organisations, 210 associate members and 1500 individual members from 53 countries, of which 45 in Europe. The power of the network comes from a shared passion for cultural heritage, and the readiness of its members to invest their time, expertise, connections and often money for the pursuit of our goals … www.europanostra.org

European Policy

Europa Nostra Welcomes the Cultural programme of the French Presidency of the European Union

In July, Europa Nostra’s Executive President, Dr Andrea H. Schuler, sent a letter to Christine Albanel, French Minister of Culture who is currently acting as the President of the EU Council of Ministers …
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Europa Nostra welcomes the European Commission proposal to apply a reduced rate of VAT to the repair, renovation and maintenance of places of worship, cultural heritage and historical monuments

On 7 July the European Commission published its Proposal for a Council Directive amending Directive 2006/112/EC as regards reduced rates of VAT so as to provide Member States with the flexibility to …
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Europa Nostra's Council Adopt a New Declaration on the Impact of Wind-Power on the Countryside NewcastleGateshead, United Kingdom, on 14 June 2008

At its meeting in NewcastleGateshead, United Kingdom, on 14 June 2008, the Council of Europa Nostra debated the environmental and heritage implications of the rapidly increasing use of wind-power for …
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Europa Nostra in Dialogue with the Committee of the Regions of the European Union Brussels, Belgium, 25 September 2008

Upon invitation of Dr Gerhard Harms, Chairman of the Commission for Culture, Education and Research, of the Committee of the Regions, Europa Nostra will have the opportunity to present its mission and …
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Heritage at Risk

MONTENEGRO Bay of Kotor Endangered by Uncontrolled Urbanisation

During the summer, Europa Nostra was approached by its Member Organisation EXPEDITIO, the Centre for Sustainable Spatial Development in Montenegro, to support a campaign aiming to protect the …
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SPAIN Industrial Developments Threatening Historic Numancia, Castilla y León

On 24 July, in letters to several representatives of the national, regional and local authorities – including the Spanish Minister of Culture, the President of the Junta de Castilla y León and the …
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TURKEY The Allianoi Campaign Gains New Momentum – European Court of Human Rights Takes up the Case

Since it was first informed of the case in 2005, Europa Nostra repeatedly intervened in favour of the conservation of this outstanding Roman bath site of Allianoi, through its support to the many local …
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Europa Nostra Activities

Meeting of the Landscape Working Group Santander, Spain, 8-9 September 2008

The next meeting of the Landscape Working Group will be kindly hosted by the Fundación Marcelino Botín in its offices in Santander, Spain, on 8 September. The Botín Foundation, founded in 1964, …
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Meeting of Europa Nostra Scientific Council Kilkenny, Ireland, 27 September-2 October 2008

From 27 September to 2 October 2008 the Europa Nostra Scientific Council will hold its 44th colloquium in Kilkenny in Ireland. This year's meetings will focus on "Towers and Smaller Castle". The meetings …
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Partnerships

The Best in Heritage Dubrovnik, Croatia, 25-27 September 2008

From 25 to 27 September 2008, the Annual Presentation of the Best Museum, Heritage and Conservation Projects - The Best in Heritage - will take place in Dubrovnik, Croatia. This event - under the …
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CALL FOR BEST PRACTICES for the European Conference on "Heritage Care through Active Citizenship" Deadline 30 September 2008

Europa Nostra is cooperating with a consortium of three Flemish heritage umbrella organisations (Heemkunde Vlaanderen, FARO, VCM) to organise a European conference on "Heritage Care and …
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Salon International du Patrimoine Paris, France, 6-9 November 2008

Just like in previous years, Europa Nostra will be present at the Salon International du Patrimoine, the International Heritage Show, that this year will take place from Thursday 6 to Sunday 9 September at …
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EU Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards

REMINDER: 2009 Call for Entries Deadline 1 October 2008

In May, Europa Nostra and the European Commission published the Call for Entries for the 2009 edition of the European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards. Dossiers can be sent in …
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Local Award Ceremonies

Each year, winners of the European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards are invited to, after the European Heritage Awards Ceremony, organise Local Award Ceremonies to …
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VACANCY at the Europa Nostra Secretariat - Heritage Awards Coordinator

Europa Nostra is searching – as per 1 October 2008 – for a creative and dynamic person to fill the position of Heritage Awards Coordinator, responsible for the organisation and development of the …
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Heritage Tours

2009 Heritage Tours Programme To Be Published Shortly

The 2009 Heritage Tours brochure will be issued in October. For next year a fascinating variety of tours, including some quite off-the-beaten-track ones, has been scheduled. The programme will offer …
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Calendar of Events

Events Organised as Part of the Cultural Programme of the French Presidency of the European Union:
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OTHER EVENTS:
Climate Change and Urban Design Oslo, Norway, 14-16 September 2008

Following successful congresses in Berlin 2005 and Leeds 2006, the Council for European Urbanism (CEU) will hold its third international congress in Oslo, Norway, from 14 to 16 September 2008. The …
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10th International Docomomo Conference Rotterdam, the Netherlands, 16-19 September 2008

The 10th Internationa Conference of Docomomo, the international organisation for Documentation and Conservation of buildings and sites of the Modern Movement, will take place from 16 to 19 September …
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Annual Congress and General Assembly of ECOVAST Wittstock (Dosse), Germany, 17-21 September 2008

The 2008 Annual Congress and the General Assembly of ECOVAST, the European COuncil for the Village And Small Town, a Member Organisation of Europa Nostra, will take place in Wittstock (Dosse) in the …
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Launch Paesaggi Sensibili - The Sensible Landscapes by Italia Nostra 20 September 2008

On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of Italian Constitution, Italia Nostra launches a national campaign "The Sensible Landscapes" to reconfirm the Italia Nostra’s effort to defend the landscape …
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European Heritage Legal Forum Brussels, Belgium, 22-23 September 2008

The first meeting of the recently created European Heritage Legal Forum (EHLF) will take place in Brussels on 22-23 September 2008. The proposal for the establishment of an EHLF was endorsed last …
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Forum Belgrade II - A Soul for Europe Belgrade, Serbia, 3-4 October 2008
Forum Lyon - A Soul for Europe Lyon, France, 10 October 2008
The Berlin based "A Soul for Europe" initiative aims to emphasise the cultural component of the development of Europe, to ensure a Europe of Europeans and not just a Europe of institutions, …
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International Conference "Maritime Traditions in European Waters - What's on?" Rostock, Germany, 9-11 October 2008
On 9-11 October 2008, the Baltic Sea Committee, in consultation with Europa Nostra Member Organisation European Maritime Heritage, will organise an International Conference on "Maritime …
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Celebration of the 2008 European Heritage Days Brussels, Belgium, 23-24 October 2008
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the European Heritage Days in Belgium and as a contribution to 2008 – European Year of Intercultural Dialogue, a European Forum on "Heritage and Dialogue" will …
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2008 Culture Action Europe Conference Marseilles, France, 23-25 October 2008
Hosted by two key actors of the local cultural scene - la Friche la Belle de Mai et Lieux Publics - and by the Region Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, the 2008 Conference of Culture Action Europe …
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SAVE THE DATE Europa Nostra 2009 Annual Congress Taormina, Sicily, Italy, 3-7 June 2009
The Europa Nostra 2009 Annual Congress will take place in Taormina on Sicily, Italy, from 3-7 June 2009. It will be organised in cooperation with Italia Nostra and the Distretto Culturale Taormina Etna, …
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Announcements

VACANCY at the Europa Nostra Secretariat - Heritage Awards Coordinator

Europa Nostra is searching – as per 1 October 2008 – for a creative and dynamic person to fill the position of Heritage Awards Coordinator, responsible for the organisation and development of the …
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