More than 19,000 archaeological artefacts and other artworks have been recovered as part of a global operation spanning 103 countries and focusing on the dismantlement of international networks of art and antiquities traffickers. 101 suspects have been arrested, and 300 investigations opened as part of this coordinated crackdown. The criminal networks handled archaeological goods and […]
Culture: key to strengthening European identity
Culture should be on a more prominent position on the EU’s political agenda, and the next multiannual EU budget should provide adequate support for cities and regions in the management, use and development of cultural heritage, the European Committee of the Regions argues in an opinion prepared by Vincenzo Bianco (IT/PES), Member of Catania Municipal Council. Mr Bianco’s opinion, […]
Laments and longing: folk music and emigration in Europe
Music can evoke memories, transporting us to another time and place. Migration and music are intrinsically linked, mirroring the movement of people from place to place and country to country. Musical styles have been influenced by migration, with communities telling their migration stories through music. How folk music has reflected migration, introducing examples from Ireland, […]
European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards
The EU Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards (as of 2019 the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards) was launched in 2002 by the European Commission and has been organised by Europa Nostra ever since. The Awards promote best practices related to heritage conservation, management, research, education and communication. In this way, the […]
Pilot project: Supporting Europe’s cultural and creative sectors: Finance, Learning, Innovation and Patenting for Cultural and Creative Industries
This project to support financing, learning, innovation and patents in the cultural and creative industries (EAC/S11/2018) is part of the Pilot Project’s support to Europe’s cultural and creative sectors. The 2019 Annual Work Programme for the implementation of the Pilot Project ‘Finance, Learning, Innovation and Patenting for Cultural and Creative Industries (FLIP for CCIs)’ foresees […]
EU Prize for Literature 2019 winners announced
Tibor Navracsics, Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, and Romanian Culture Minister Valer-Daniel Breaz announced the 14 winners of this year’s European Union Prize for Literature. The Prize is awarded annually to new and emerging authors, recognising literary talent from all corners of Europe. It highlights the wealth of contemporary European literature as well as Europe’s rich cultural and linguistic […]
Winners of this year’s European Heritage Awards/Europa Nostra Awards
The European Commission and Europa Nostra, the leading European heritage network, have announced the winners of this year’s European Heritage Awards/Europa Nostra Awards, funded by the EU’s Creative Europe programme. The 25 laureates from 16 countries have been recognised for their accomplishments in conservation, research, dedicated service, and education, training and awareness-raising. Tibor Navracsics, Commissioner for Education, Culture, […]
Awards for ‘Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism’ 2019
Cultural tourism is the fastest growing sector of European tourism and can contribute both to the sustainability and competitiveness of tourism in the European Union and beyond and to the sustainable future of heritage sites and local communities. Cultural Tourism products and services are important factors in sustainable development, contributing to the protection and promotion […]