News

7 Most Endangered

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

Europa Nostra and EIB Institute issue report on the preservation of the Crèvecoeur Fortress in Den Bosch, The Netherlands

Message by the Executive President and the Secretary General

European experts’ report highlights the urgent need to protect the Cultural Landscape of Sveti Stefan in Montenegro from overdevelopment

Awards

Europa Nostra and the International Yehudi Menuhin Foundation to host end-of-year cultural evening in Brussels

European Cultural Heritage Summit 2024 Flashback

Europa Nostra Secretary General addresses the Council of the European Union at meeting in Brussels

European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards 2025: Submit your application by 24 November 2024

Campaigns

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

Winners of the Ode to Joy Challenge announced

Euronews publishes op-ed ‘What we need is a Cultural Deal for Europe’ by Europa Nostra, Culture Action Europe and European Cultural Foundation

Europa Nostra joins Wuppertal Call, urging European citizens to use their votes in support of culture and unity

Climate

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

Europa Nostra discusses Climate Action and Western Balkans integration at the Delphi Economic Forum 2024

Congress

President of the European Committee of the Regions Markku Markkula addresses Congress’ participants in Turku

Civil society, national coordinators and EU institutions discussed European Year of Cultural Heritage in Turku

Europa Nostra’s governing bodies meet in Turku

Congress delegates make visits and excursions to Finland’s landmarks

European Heritage Hub

Europa Nostra Contributes to Developing Guidelines for Shaping the ‘Futures of Venice’

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

Cultural Heritage Society in Bulgaria assumes the responsibility of Europa Nostra Country Representation

Memorandum of Understanding for the establishment of Europa Nostra Country Representation in Romania signed

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

Europa Nostra General Assembly 2024 held in Bucharest

Networking

Europa Nostra Heritage Hub in Lisbon hosts thought-provoking session on Culture and Artificial Intelligence

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

European Heritage Policy Agora 2024 champions quality principles in heritage conservation for resilient heritage ecosystems

Publication “Europa Nostra & Romania” presented at welcome reception hosted by Mayor of Bucharest

Partnerships

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

German photographer Thomas Struth receives Helena Vaz da Silva European Award for Raising Awareness on Cultural Heritage 2024 in Lisbon

Museum of Literature Ireland (MoLI) in Dublin hosts MERITA Concert by ADAM Quartet

German photographer Thomas Struth wins Helena Vaz da Silva European Award 2024

Policy

Bucharest Manifesto For Quality-Driven Cultural Heritage Practice in Europe

Europa Nostra participates in the regional consultation for MONDIACULT 2025

Europa Nostra contributes to the EU Hungarian Presidency Conference on the Protection of Cultural Heritage

Statement on the Election of the European Parliament’s CULT Committee Chair

Press Releases

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

European Heritage Hub announces grants to 14 heritage projects in EU neighbouring countries and calls for increased funding

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

Rescuing cultural heritage from earthquake devastation: UNDP and Europa Nostra support Türkiye’s recovery

Press Releases Awards

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

2023 Winners of Europe’s top heritage awards announced by the European Commission and Europa Nostra

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

EUROPE’S TOP HERITAGE AWARDS HONOUR 30 EXEMPLARY ACHIEVEMENTS FROM 18 COUNTRIES

Speeches

Speech – Sneška Quaedvlieg-Mihailović Presentation Ceremony of the 1st Costa Carras European Citizens Award for the Safeguard of Endangered Heritage

Farewell to a Year of Turmoil and Resolute Action | Welcome to our 60th Anniversary Year

Speech – Sneška Quaedvlieg-Mihailović – Ceremony on the occasion of the presentation of the distinction of the Order of the Legion of Honour in the rank of Knight

In Solidarity with Citizens and Heritage Defenders in Ukraine

Summit

2024 Winners present their inspiring projects and key learnings at the Excellence Day

Message by the Executive President and the Secretary General

The Venice Manifesto For a European Cultural Citizenship

European Cultural Heritage Summit 2023 Flashback

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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