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7 Most Endangered

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

Europa Nostra participates in the EIB Group Forum 2026 in Luxembourg

Europa Nostra announces the 7 Most Endangered Heritage Sites in Europe for 2026

Fourteen cases of heritage at risk in Europe preselected for 2026

Awards

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

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

Interview with Inge Bisgaard, Heritage Champion from Greenland/Denmark

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

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

“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

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

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

Networking

Building bridges with ICCROM

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

Europa Nostra strengthens ties with Lisbon as Mayor announces the city will host the European Cultural Heritage Summit 2028

Europa Nostra’s Secretary General contributes to the Soft Power Club Conference in Rome

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’

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

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

Policy

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

The sixth Cultural Deal for Europe policy conversation calls for culture and civil society to shape Europe’s future strategic agenda

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

Press Releases

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

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

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

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

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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