News

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Europa Nostra publishes statement on advancements in the preservation of the Garden City La Butte Rouge, near Paris

Leading national and European media release articles and interviews on key topics featuring representatives of Europa Nostra

Joint Statement: Calling for the withdrawal of the proposed “Lex Specialis” Law related to the Generalštab Modernist Complex in Belgrade, Serbia

Europa Nostra and Hub delegation meets with Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos to discuss heritage as a driver of democracy, reconciliation and inclusion

Awards

Winners celebrate their European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards 2025 across Europe

Museum of Yugoslavia in Belgrade celebrates winning Europe’s top heritage Award for its Hedgehog’s Home – Inventing a Better World project

Portuguese pianist Maria João Pires receives Helena Vaz da Silva European Award for Raising Awareness on Cultural Heritage 2025 in Lisbon

Europa Nostra contributes to the 70th anniversary congress of Italia Nostra and visits School of Arts and Crafts of the Fabric of Saint Peter in Rome

Campaigns

Europa Nostra strongly supports the establishment of the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Fund in response to the ongoing destruction of heritage in Ukraine

Europa Nostra Statement: Protecting Belgrade’s Generalštab is a Matter of Law and Public Interest

Europa Nostra’s Secretary General takes part in the selection panel of the World Monuments Watch list 2025

Winners of the Ode to Joy Challenge announced

Climate

After COP-30, INTO and partners reinforce the climate-heritage agenda with an inspiring exhibition in London

Culture and heritage gain recognition in global climate policy at COP30 in Belém, Brazil

Potsdam and Europa Nostra host series of heritage events which illustrate the city’s importance to Europe’s cultural landscape

Online masterclass focuses on scaling up work on adapting Europe’s cultural heritage to climate change 

Congress

2025 Ceremony and Summit in Brussels receive good media coverage in various European countries

Europa Nostra General Assembly 2025 held in Brussels

(Re-) Appointments to the Council and the Internal Audit Committee of Europa Nostra made in Brussels

IN MEMORIAM: Isabelle de Broglie (1942-2025, France/Belgium)

Interviews

Our President Cecilia Bartoli gives exclusive interview about Europa Nostra to influential Czech magazine

3 Questions to Plácido Domingo in National Geographic Magazine

President Tajani: Creating bridges thanks to emphasis on common cultural heritage

Minister Bonnici: Cultural heritage is one common language which all countries can understand

Members

IN MEMORIAM: Adriaan Linters (1951-2025, Belgium)

Have your say: Help shape the future of EU Cultural Policy, Funding, and Democracy

Europa Nostra stands in solidarity and supports the appeal by Europa Nostra Türkiye for the immediate release of Dr Mahir Polat

IN MEMORIAM: José María Ballester (1940-2025, Spain)

Networking

European Heritage Policy Agora 2025 focuses on (re)discovering and celebrating Europe’s shared cultural roots and values

Renowned historian Orlando Figes delivers fascinating Europa Nostra Lecture on the genesis of European culture in the 19th century

Europa Nostra Council held insightful policy exchange with European Commissioner Glenn Micallef in Valletta, Malta

‘Music Now! Musica Nostra!’ Conference in Mafra highlights the power of music for building a more united, inclusive, and sustainable Europe

Partnerships

Costa Carras European Citizens Awards for the Safeguard of Endangered Heritage 2026 | Deadline Extension: Apply by 1 February

Apply for the Costa Carras European Citizens Awards for the Safeguard of Endangered Heritage 2026

Portuguese renowned pianist Maria João Pires wins Helena Vaz da Silva European Award 2025

Europa Nostra contributes to the opening of ICCROM’s international training on safeguarding cultural heritage in times of crisis in Europe

Policy

Europa Nostra engages with European Commissioner Glenn Micallef on the Culture Compass for Europe

Europa Nostra and European Heritage Hub urge EU Ministers to support “Europe for Culture – Culture for Europe” Joint Declaration

“When Culture wins, Europe wins”: Europa Nostra applauds the new Culture Compass for Europe

Europa Nostra issues Brussels Manifesto “Heritage Matters for Europe – Europe Matters for Heritage”

Press Releases

Europa Nostra issues statement on the United States’ withdrawal from ICCROM

Europa Nostra receives the Empress Theophano Prize 2025 at a Ceremony in Thessaloniki’s Rotunda, Greece

Europa Nostra publishes Statement of Solidarity with Civil Society and Cultural Heritage Professionals and Activists who defend European Values in Serbia

Europa Nostra issues Statement of Solidarity with Civil Society and Cultural Heritage Actors who defend European Values in Georgia

Press Releases Awards

European Commission and Europa Nostra spotlight Europe’s “best of the best” heritage projects and champions at major cultural evening in Brussels

European Commission and Europa Nostra announce the winners of Europe’s top heritage awards 2025

2024 Winners celebrate their European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards across Europe

European Heritage Awards Ceremony 2024 in Bucharest: 5 Grand Prix and Public Choice Award announced

Testimonials

Podcast Europa Nostra at 60: A look into the past, present and future

Europa Nostra at 60: anniversary messages from our members, partners and friends

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