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Europa Nostra presents a landmark Report on Partisan Memorial Cemetery in Mostar at the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina and national TV channels

European experts call for urgent action to revitalise the endangered Partisan Memorial Cemetery in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

European experts implement mission to Armenia to assess urgent risks at the Arakelots Monastery and Settlement

European experts implement mission to Gothenburg to assess the challenges facing the Valhalla Swimming Hall Complex

Awards

European Heritage Excellence Day 2026 in Nicosia showcases heritage as a powerful force for positive change

European Commission and Europa Nostra spotlight Europe’s best heritage projects and champions at European cultural event in Nicosia

Last Days to Register for the European Cultural Heritage Summit 2026 in Nicosia, Cyprus

European Commission and Europa Nostra announce the winners of Europe’s top heritage awards 2026

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

European Heritage Policy Agora 2026 spotlights heritage as a driver of environmental sustainability across the Mediterranean

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

Congress

Heritage experts call for strategic framework to support reunification and urban resilience in Nicosia

(Re-)Appointments to the Council of Europa Nostra made in Nicosia

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

Europa Nostra General Assembly 2025 held in Brussels

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

Our member organisation Touring Club Italiano publishes monthly column dedicated to Europa Nostra

“Heritage Matters”: Europa Nostra highlights longtime link to Scotland and looks ahead to renewed partnerships during visit to Edinburgh

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

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

Networking

Joint Europa Nostra/ALIPH photo exhibition highlighting women at the forefront of protecting heritage opens in Nicosia during the Summit 2026

Europa Nostra celebrates citizens’ engagement and emphasises placing cultural heritage at the heart of European policy at the Delphi Economic Forum 2026

Europa Nostra attends ICOMOS Netherlands lecture, where calls are made for renewed protection of the former Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment in The Hague

Building bridges with ICCROM

Partnerships

Join the Inclusive European Heritage Residency 2026 in Malta | Apply by 15 May

​​ECTN Awards 2026: Call for Entries for ‘Sustainable Tourism Strategy and Culture Compass for Europe: Synergies for Regenerative, Smart and Resilient Cultural Tourism’

Joint Europa Nostra/ALIPH exhibition and related panel discussion showcase women at the forefront of protecting heritage and democratic values

MERITA Platform announces 44 young chamber music ensembles from across Europe in the frame of MERITAcubed

Policy

Europa Nostra contributes to stakeholder consultation on the Culture Compass at the European Committee of the Regions

Europa Nostra participates in Lviv Conference further reinforcing international solidarity for Ukraine’s endangered cultural heritage

Europa Nostra contributes to Kyiv conference on cultural resilience in times of war

Europa Nostra participates in the EIB Group Forum 2026 in Luxembourg

Press Releases

Europa Nostra awards its Medal of Honour to Androulla Vassiliou and the A. G. Leventis Foundation at ceremony in Nicosia

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

Registration is open for the European Cultural Heritage Summit 2026 in Nicosia, Cyprus

Europa Nostra issues statement of grave concern over destruction of cultural heritage in the wider region of Middle East

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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