View in your browser ENewsletter Summer 2017 #EuropeForCulture Much has happened in Europe with regard to cultural heritage since our last newsletter. On 25 March, EU leaders adopted the Rome Declaration where they “pledge to work towards a Union which preserves our cultural heritage and promotes cultural diversity”. Europa Nostra also welcomed the Florence Declaration of the first ever G7 Ministerial meeting on Culture. This Declaration referred, among others, to the European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018, for which the legal and budgetary framework has now been agreed by all EU Institutions. Europa Nostra will be one of the key partners of the European Commission for the Year. We will be supporting and advising the EU Institutions as regards the European Year (official social media campaign: #EuropeForCulture ) as a member of the “stakeholders group”, together with members of the European Heritage Alliance 3.3 (such as NEMO, ENCATC, FRH, EHHA etc). The European Year of
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ENewsletterSummer 2017
#EuropeForCultureMuch has happened in Europe with regard to cultural heritage since our lastnewsletter. On 25 March, EU leaders adopted the Rome Declaration where they“pledge to work towards a Union which preserves our cultural heritage andpromotes cultural diversity”. Europa Nostra also welcomed the FlorenceDeclaration of the first ever G7 Ministerial meeting on Culture. This Declarationreferred, among others, to the European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018, for whichthe legal and budgetary framework has now been agreed by all EU Institutions.Europa Nostra will be one of the key partners of the European Commission for theYear. We will be supporting and advising the EU Institutions as regards theEuropean Year (official social media campaign: #EuropeForCulture) as a memberof the “stakeholders group”, together with members of the European HeritageAlliance 3.3 (such as NEMO, ENCATC, FRH, EHHA etc). The European Year of
Cultural Heritage was the key topic of discussions at our General Assembly in Mayon the occasion of our European Heritage Congress 2017 in Turku as well asduring the Conference “Cultural Heritage Counts for (South-East) Europe” that washeld last week in Belgrade.
2017 European Heritage Congress in Turku, Finland
“The Best of theBest”celebrated atAwardsCeremony
The winners of theEU Prize for CulturalHeritage / EuropaNostra Awards 2017were honoured at aceremony hosted byMaestro Domingoand CommissionerNavracsics on 15May. Watch videoand Read more
European Yearof CulturalHeritagedebated inTurku
Representativesfrom civil societyorganisations,national coordinatorsand EU institutionsshared their viewson and plans for theEuropean Year atour GeneralAssembly on 12May. Read more
Forum &Manifesto:ParticipationCounts forHeritage
Innovative cases ofcitizens’ participationin decision makingrelated to heritagefrom severalEuropean countrieswere discussed byheritage and culturalrights experts at theForum held on 13May. Read more
This livelydocumentaryspotlights variousevents of ourCongress in thehistoric capital ofFinland and featuresbrief interviews withkey participants andstakeholders. Watch
Highlights
Belgrade Conference: Heritageforce for South-East EuropeFrom 15-17 June, in Belgrade, Europa Nostra, EuropaNostra Serbia and South East European HeritageNetwork held the conference “Cultural Heritage Countsfor (South-East) Europe” and capacity-building days on“Education and Citizens Engagement”. These events
gathered more than 150 experts and stakeholders fromSEE region and other parts of Europe in discussing theapproaches and challenges in measuring the impact ofcultural heritage on the economy, society, culture and theenvironment. Read more
EU supports “Sharing Heritage -Sharing Values” ProjectEuropa Nostra was selected for EU funding for theimplementation of its ambitious network project “SharingHeritage – Sharing Values” for the next 4 years. In viewof the upcoming European Year of Cultural Heritage2018, the evaluators stressed the relevance of EuropaNostra in mobilising key players in the field of heritageand acknowledged the high quality of the projectproposal which scored 89 out of 100 points. Read more
Europa Nostra speaks at CultureCouncil of the EUOn 23 May, Europa Nostra addressed the CultureCouncil of the European Union on the role of culture andcultural heritage for the EU’s external relations. Duringtheir meeting, the Culture Ministers from all 28 EUMember States discussed and adopted CouncilConclusions on an EU strategic approach tointernational cultural relations. This is the first timeEuropa Nostra had been invited to speak at a Councilmeeting in Brussels and marks a new step in therecognition by EU Institutions of Europa Nostra’s work.Read more
Bougival (France): Contribute tothe crowdfunding campaign!21 June 2017 marked the 20th anniversary of theEuropean Day of Music, and the start of a crowdfundingcampaign aiming at mobilising support for therenaissance of Bougival, an historic town near Paris thatpreserves the memory of great European artists from19th century. A press conference was held yesterday inParis under the patronage of Europa Nostra and itsPresident Maestro Plácido Domingo who recorded avideo message urging people to support this crowd-funding campaign and help save the house where Bizetworked on the orchestration of “Carmen”. Read more
“Foundations4Heritage”meetings in Lisbon and WarsawOn 7 April, in Lisbon, Europa Nostra and the GulbenkianFoundation held the second meeting of“Foundations4Heritage”. 37 representatives from 21European foundations and other relevant institutionsparticipate in the meeting. On 31 May, in Warsaw, duringthe Annual Conference of the European FoundationCentre, Europa Nostra presented the European Year ofCultural Heritage and the “Foundations4Heritage”initiative to key European foundations. Read more
European Heritage Awards 2018:Apply by 1 October 2017The EU Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa NostraAwards recognise the most outstanding achievements inconservation, research, dedicated service, andeducation, training and awareness-raising. In 2018, theAwards will be used as a pivotal instrument forpromoting the key objectives and messages of theEuropean Year of Cultural Heritage. Applications for thisSpecial Edition of the Awards can be submitted by 1October 2017 through the Awards website. Read more
2017 EUROPEAN HERITAGE CONGRESSPresident of the European Committee of the Regions addresses Congress’ participantsAward winners present achievements at Excellence FairCongress participants visit Helsinki-Malmi AirportFinnish edition of Cultural Heritage Counts for Europe launched in TurkuEuropa Nostra’s governing bodies meet in TurkuNew appointments to Europa Nostra's Scientific CouncilMusic enhances programme of Turku CongressCongress delegates make visits and excursions to Finland’s landmarksIndustrial and Engineering Heritage Committee visits Maritime Heritage sitesHeritage Times volunteers cover Congress events in Turku
EUROPEAN AFFAIRSEuropean Year of Cultural Heritage finally adopted“European Cultural Heritage Strategy for the 21st Century” launched in LimassolEuropa Nostra welcomes Florence Declaration of G7 Ministers of CultureEuropa Nostra stresses role of heritage for EU cultural diplomacy at European Parliamentdebate in Brussels
EU PRIZE FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE / EUROPA NOSTRA AWARDSMr Zoltán Kallós receives Award from Commissioner Navracsics at ceremony in RomaniaCeremony for the King’s Little Pathway in Malaga, SpainCeremony for Wimpole Halls Gothic Tower, UK
THE 7 MOST ENDANGEREDEuropa Nostra’s Board gives statement on the endangered heritage site of Hasankeyf, TurkeyPatarei Sea Fort in Tallinn severely damaged in a stormEuropean experts deliver report for the rehabilitation of Ererouyk and Anipemza, ArmeniaEuropa Nostra and EIB Institute on mission to Venice
ACROSS EUROPEEuropa Nostra calls on Malta’s Prime Minister to make heritage preservation a priorityEuropa Nostra takes part in European Heritage Heads Forum in ReykjavikElliniki Etairia celebrates its 45th anniversary with event for over 500 people in AthensEuropean Heritage Alliance 3.3 meets in BrusselsEN Industrial and Engineering Heritage Committee met in Newcastle
TAKE ACTIONDonate | Restoration of cultural paths of Samothrace island in Greece
Donate | Revitalizing Serbian Crafts & TraditionsRegister Now | The Best in Heritage, 28 September - 1 October 2017Watch & Share | Videos European Heritage Congress 2017Read & Share | Heritage in Action: Finland Special 2017Read & Share | Awards Magazine 2017Read & Share | Europa Nostra Annual Report 2016Read & Share | Cultural Heritage Counts for Europe Executive Summary in 8 languagesDonate | Support the work of Europa NostraJoin | Become a Member of Europa Nostra
WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERSMember OrganisationsThe Netherlands: Erfgoed BrabantAssociate OrganisationsFrance: City of Bougival
HERITAGE TOURS 2017Programme - Register NOW11-17 October | Mantua, Modena & Verona (Italy)5-8 December | Advent in Munich (Germany)
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