Amsterdam bans creation of new hotels
Another piece in the overall strategy to reduce tourist flows to the city
This year, Europa Nostra's flagship event and mission celebrates its 10th anniversary
This year, Europa Nostra’s valuable 7 Most Endangered Programme turns 10 years old, underscoring the necessity of its mission to shine the light on the heritage sites that are at risk of being lost or destroyed. Earlier today, an online event was held to announce the newest seven additions to this list, considered the most endangered sites for 2023.
The selection was made on the basis of the outstanding heritage significance and cultural value of each of the sites, as well as the serious danger that they are facing today. The level of engagement of local communities and the commitment of public and private stakeholders to saving these sites were considered crucial added values.
Another selection criterion was the potential of these sites to act as a catalyst for sustainable socio-economic development as well as a tool for promoting peace and dialogue within their localities and wider regions.
The Executive Vice-President of Europa Nostra, Guy Clausse, stated:
“By putting these heritage sites on the 2023 list of 7 Most Endangered, we wish to convey a message of hope, solidarity and support to the local communities and activists who are resolutely determined to save them. Let us use Europe’s cultural heritage as a vector for peace, social cohesion and sustainable development.”
What's interesting and perhaps now a trademark of the selection is the wide variety of heritage sites in terms of geography, historical eras, styles, function and symbolism. Here are the seven selections:
The 7 selected sites are eligible for a European Investment Bank (EIB) Heritage Grant of 10,000 euros per site to assist in implementing an agreed activity that will contribute to saving the threatened sites. What’s more, experts from Europa Nostra and EIB will work with representatives of the beneficiary sites to compile technical and financial reports with recommendations for action on conservation.
However, this option will not yet be available for the upcoming European Parliament elections in June
Two years after also being the first European country to decriminalize prostitution
Silesian is spoken by about half a million people in the south of the country
However, this option will not yet be available for the upcoming European Parliament elections in June
The tool helps identify undeclared swimming pools and garden sheds
It will serve as a virtual companion to the municipal network of libraries in the country
The tests are also experimenting with a charging point that is easier to maintain
Reportedly, the aim of the local government is to curb violence and disorder among the youth
The city thinks that it’s time to update pet-related street cleanliness rules for the 21st century
The ritual is more than 1000 years old and was originally performed by the Doges
Two years after also being the first European country to decriminalize prostitution
For English speakers that would be Saint Domnius, the patron saint of the Dalmatian capital
Urban dwellers across the EU are having a say in making their surroundings friendlier to people and the environment.
Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements.
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