News

7 Most Endangered

European experts call for urgent stabilisation and rehabilitation of Greek Orthodox Church of St. Georgios in Altınözü, Türkiye

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

Awards

Europa Nostra participates in the Petra National Trust Heritage Awards Ceremony in Amman, Jordan

Call for Candidates for the Selection Committees of the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards: Apply by 21 June 2026

European and national leaders reaffirm the key role of culture and heritage in strengthening Europe’s unity in diversity at high-level Ceremony in Nicosia

European Heritage Excellence Day in Nicosia showcases heritage as a powerful force for cohesion and innovation

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

Bi-communal heritage experts call for strategic framework to support reunification and urban resilience in Nicosia

Summit Networking Event held at the iconic Eleftheria Square in Nicosia

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

Mayor of Nicosia hosts reception for Summit participants highlighting the city’s vital role for Europe’s shared history and common future

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

European Heritage Masterclass video series with Prof. Dr. Hermann Parzinger explores how cultural heritage can strengthen democracy, dialogue and practical action over 12 lessons

Hispania Nostra marks its 50th anniversary in 2026 with a series of events and initiatives across Spain

General Assembly 2026 in Nicosia endorses Europa Nostra’s Strategy for the next five years

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

Networking

Joint Europa Nostra/ALIPH exhibition about women at the forefront of protecting heritage on display in Nicosia

Summit participants undertake enriching visits to heritage and cultural sites in Nicosia

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

Partnerships

Building bridges with ICCROM

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

Policy

Europa Nostra applauds the signature of the historic Joint Declaration “Europe for Culture – Culture for Europe” by the Presidents of three key EU Institutions

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

Press Releases

Europa Nostra expresses solidarity with United States’ cultural heritage actors who defend our shared values

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

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

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

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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