News

7 Most Endangered

Europa Nostra and EIB Institute publish report on the Synagogue of Siena, Italy

Europa Nostra and EIB Institute issue report on the Church of San Pietro in Gessate, Milan, Italy

Europa Nostra and EIB Institute announce Europe’s 7 Most Endangered Heritage Sites for 2025

Europa Nostra and EIB Institute release report on the Cycladic Islands, Greece

Awards

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

European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards 2026 are open for submissions

Casa Batlló in Barcelona hosts MERITA Concert by AKELA Quartet

Europa Nostra participates in debate on the vital role of culture in addressing Europe’s societal challenges at the European Parliament in Strasbourg

Campaigns

Europa Nostra strongly supports the establishment of the Ukraine Heritage Fund in response to the ongoing destruction of cultural 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

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

Outcome on Culture-Based Climate Action met with disappointment at COP29 in Baku, with focus shifting to COP30 in Belém

MIND THE CULTURE GAP! Statement on the occasion of the 2nd High-Level Ministerial Dialogue on Culture-Based Climate Action at COP 29 in Baku

EIB experts present financing opportunities for the cultural heritage sector at online masterclass

Congress

Bucharest Manifesto For Quality-Driven Cultural Heritage Practice in Europe

Call to action for a responsible digital transition in cultural heritage launched at the European Heritage Hub Forum

(Re-) Appointments to the Council and other governing bodies of Europa Nostra made in Bucharest

Europa Nostra General Assembly 2024 held in Bucharest

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

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)

Message by the Executive President and the Secretary General

Networking

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

#Women4Heritage 2025 event spotlights the essential role of women in preserving heritage and advancing peacebuilding 

Join the Inclusive European Heritage Residency 2025 at Hardwick, United Kingdom | Apply by 14 April

Partnerships

Europa Nostra joins ALIPH International Conference “Protecting Heritage: From Crisis to Peace” in Geneva

ECTN Awards 2025: Call for Entries for ‘Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism’

Winners of the Costa Carras European Citizens Awards for the Safeguard of Endangered Heritage 2025 announced

Europa Nostra commends publication of World Monuments Fund’s 2025 Watch list and calls for sustained collective action

Policy

Europa Nostra contributes to first consultation “A New Culture Compass for Europe” hosted by Commissioner Glenn Micallef

Fifth Cultural Deal for Europe policy conversation calls for culture and heritage to be at the core of Europe’s strategic vision

Europa Nostra addresses the EU Council Working Party on the Western Balkans Region

Europa Nostra participates in the regional consultation for MONDIACULT 2025

Press Releases

Europa Nostra, strong advocate of Europe’s heritage, culture and values, wins the prestigious Empress Theophano Prize 2025

Europa Nostra and EIB Institute announce 14 heritage sites in Europe shortlisted for the 7 Most Endangered Programme 2025

Updated Statement: Europa Nostra expresses concern about the serious threats to the integrity of the Nyborg Castle in Denmark

Europa Nostra expresses concern about the serious threats to the integrity of the Nyborg Castle in Denmark

Press Releases Awards

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

2024 Winners of Europe’s top heritage awards announced by the European Commission and Europa Nostra

European Heritage Awards Ceremony 2023 in Venice: 5 Grand Prix and Public Choice Award unveiled

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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