Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe: Newsletter
NEWSLETTER 2019
The Holy See: Pope Francis underlines the role of the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Cultural Routes
Ireland becomes Observer to the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Cultural Routes
Council of Europe: The Parliamentary Assembly highlights the role of Cultural Routes in fostering local and regional economies
European External Action Service presents Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe in South East Europe
Sweden: Preparatory meeting for the 8th Training Academy in Visby. Save the date! 4–7 June 2019
2018-2019 Certification cycle: The Governing Board Bureau meets in Luxembourg
Sweden becomes Observer with the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Cultural Routes
Activity Report 2018 Now Available
New edition of the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe brochure, 2019 update
Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe website: now available in 5 languages: Italian just released!
The Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe awarded the Carlos V European Award
France: certification ceremony along the "Impressionisms Routes"
Germany: Cultural Routes presented at the world‘s biggest tourism fair in Berlin (ITB)
Portugal: The Côa Archaeological Park and Museum awarded the “European Rock Art Heritage label”
Finland : Consultation on Cultural Routes in the Baltic Sea Region
Carlos V European Award granted to the Cultural Routes Programme of the Council of Europe
Speeches
TV and radio news
Press review
Latvia joins the EPA
The Council of Europe certifies 5 new Cultural Routes
Luxembourg: EPA Governing Board 2019
Italy: consultation on Cultural Routes in the Alpine Region
Croatia: the EPA attends the 64th meeting of the UNWTO Committee for Europe
Georgia: the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe presented at the Forum “Connecting cultures-shaping a creative future for Georgia and Europe”
Georgia: Kutaisi announced as the 2021 Annual Advisory Forum host city
"Cultural Route of the Council of Europe" certification cycle 2019-2020 is underway
France: exhibition on the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe
Turkey: coordination meeting with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism
The Hansa: 8th Training Academy on Cultural Routes hosted in Visby (Sweden)
UNESCO: Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe presented at "Culture 2030 | Rural-Urban Development" conference (China)
Luxembourg: Mondorf-les-Bains meets the European Route of Historic Thermal Towns
9th Annual Advisory Forum on Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe (Sibiu, Romania)
Evaluation cycle 2019-2020
New Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe 2020 brochure and leaflet now available
Belarus: Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe presented at the Conference “Conclusion, Observance and Interpretation of International Treaties”
Switzerland: Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe presented at the Middle East Mediterranean Summer Summit Forum 2019
Switzerland: the Federal Office of Culture hosts a coordination meeting with national managers of the Cultural Routes
The European Union External Service (EEAS) promotes the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe in China
The Council of Europe nominated new Honorary Ambassador of the Santiago de Compostela Pilgrim Routes
Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe: Cultural Routes programme presented at the 37th Session
The Compostela Group of Universities joins the University Network on Cultural Routes Studies
Council of Europe: meeting of the Committee of the Member States of the EPA on Cultural Routes (programme and budget 2020-2021)
Cultural Routes network members: strong growth in the first half of 2019
Committee of Ministers: EPA on Cultural Routes presented to the 47 member States (GR-C)
Certification Ceremony for 5 new Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe (9th Annual Advisory Forum, Sibiu, Romania)
2018 Awards for Cultural Tourism go to 4 Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe (9th Annual Advisory Forum, Sibiu, Romania)
Georgia: Council of Europe Chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers - Cultural Routes among the priorities
Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC): Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe presented at the Joint Meeting of the Working Groups on Culture and on Cooperation in Tourism
France: Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe programme presented at the Cycle of High Studies on Culture (CHEC) of the French Ministry of Culture
Declaration of the 9th Annual Advisory Forum on Cultural Routes: Cultural Routes FOR Cultural Tourism
Lithuania: Conference and Workshops on "The Concept of Development of Cultural Routes in Lithuania"
Certification Ceremony along the “Le Corbusier Destinations: Architectural Promenades”
Applications now open! Secondment opportunity for member States officials with the EPA on Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe in Luxembourg in 2020
NEWSLETTER 2018
The Republic of Turkey joins the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Cultural Routes
1.1 Million EUR Grant Agreement European Union - Council of Europe
VIII Annual Advisory Forum, Görlitz, Germany, 26-28 September
Signature of a General Framework Agreement with the Organisation of Ibero-American States (OEI)
German and Spanish versions of the Cultural Routes website
Georgia: Official Launching of the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe programme
2018 Regular evaluations and new candidate routes for certification: Bureau meeting
Meetings with European Commission, European Youth Card Association and EuroVelo
2017 Activity Report
The Holy See joins the EPA
Routes4U Project | Interview with Commissioner Crețu
Montenegro: Official Launching of the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe programme
Ireland: Conference in Waterford on pilgrimage trails
Romania: seminars on Cultural Routes
Two new certified Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe: "Impressionisms Routes" and "Via Charlemagne"
Meeting of the Governing Board of the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Cultural Routes
Visit of the 47 Ambassadors of the Council of Europe and Observers to Luxembourg
Ukraine: Minister for Culture welcomes a conference on Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe
Finland: Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe launching event
France: Minister in charge of European Affairs chairs citizen consultation on culture and cultural heritage
Certification Ceremony of "Via Charlemagne"
Call for Independent Experts (2018-2021)
Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe presented at the Parliamentary Assembly meeting, Strasbourg
Presentation at the Session of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe
Presentation of the Routes4U Programme during the RCC’S meeting “Tourism Development & Promotion Project in the Western Balkans”
1st Routes4U Meeting for the Adriatic and Ionian Region (EUSAIR)
8th Annual Advisory Forum on Cultural Routes (Görlitz, Germany)
Certification ceremonies at the occasion of the 8th Annual Advisory Forum on Cultural Routes (Görlitz, Germany)
Evaluation cycle 2018-2019: 10 certified Cultural Routes under evaluation; 12 cultural route networks applying for certification
Norway: First Routes4U project meeting for the Baltic Sea Region
Montenegro: Forum “Economic Development Model based on Tourism – Challenges and Threats”
Council of Europe: 2018 EPA Statutory Committee on Cultural Routes
European Parliament: Presentation at the EP Intergroup on Cultural Routes
Paris, France: Salon International du Patrimoine Culturel 2018
Belgrade, Serbia: Cultural Routes programme at the 8th South East Europe Tourism Conference
Sofia, Bulgaria: Cultural Routes programme at the 7th Annual Forum of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region
The Holy See: Conference on Cultural Routes as "journeys of faith and encounter"
Spain: The European Institute of Cultural Routes receives the 2018 Iberian Biennial of Cultural Heritage Award
Poland: Cultural Routes programme presented at the Baltic Sea States Forum
Croatia: International Conference on the “Cultural Routes of the Olive Tree”
Russian Federation: Cultural Routes presented at the VII St. Petersburg International Cultural Forum
Luxembourg: meeting of the Board of Directors of the European Institute of Cultural Routes
Happy New Year 2019!
Albania to become Observer to the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Cultural Routes
Romania: Sibiu to host the 9th Annual Advisory Forum on Cultural Routes. Save the Date! 2-4 October 2019
Luxembourg: European Institute on Cultural Routes hosts the “Heritage for Future” Conference
OECD: Cultural Routes presented at international Conference on local development
newsletter 2017
1987-2017: 30th Anniversary Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe
1st French-Belarus working group on tourism
Presentation during the International Tourism Trade Fair FITUR
Cultural Routes Photo Competition
Evaluation cycle 2016-17
Visit from His Royal Highness the Grand Duke of Luxembourg
Promotion of the Cultural Routes at Holiday World
Presentation of the Cultural Routes at the European Parliament
Welcome to Poland, 28th Member State of the EPA on Cultural Routes!
Presentation at the 32nd session of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe
ITB 2017: Participation at UNWTO Silk Road Ministerial Meeting and Presentation of the Cultural Routes Programme
Presentation of the Cultural Routes programme during the Open Doors Day 2017 of the Council of Europe
"Channels of Dialogue" - Interview with Best Cultural Destinations
April
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May
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June
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July-August
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7th Cultural Routes Annual Advisory Forum
Special Edition
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September
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Santiago de Compostela Declaration 30th Anniversary
2017 Committee of the Member States of the EPA on Cultural Routes
Cultural Routes programme presented at the International Conference "Cultural Routes of the Slavic World on the Map of Europe"
New Cultural Routes Video: "Connecting citizens through heritage"
Season's Greetings and Happy New Year!
Russia: Cultural Routes programme at the VI St Petersburg International Cultural Forum
France: Cultural Routes programme presented at the "Salon International du Patrimoine Culturel"
Launching of the European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018 (EYCH2018)
NEWSLETTER 2016
Cultural Routes presented in Brussels at the European Parliament Culture and Education Committee
The Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe presented as sustainable and accessible cultural destinations at the European Commission - ETIS Conference in Brussels
Meeting on the Joint-programme between the Council of Europe and the European Commission
Meeting at the Embassy of Spain in Luxembourg
Visit of the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports of Andorra
March-May
Coming Soon!
6th Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe Advisory Forum (Vilnius, Lithuania)
Memorandum of Cooperation signed between the Council of Europe and UNWTO
Slovakia: Cultural Routes at the 15th European Tourism Forum, Bratislava
Slovenia: Global Green Destination Day Conference in Ljubljana
Portugal: Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe presented at the ECTN International Conference on Intangible Heritage Tourism
France: The Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe programme presented at Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Georgia becomes the 27th member state of the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Cultural Routes
Cooperation Agreement with the St. Petersburg State University of Culture, Russian Federation
Spain: presentation of the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe at the 11th Forum "Culture and Nature", Santander
Bosnia and Herzegovina becomes the 26th member state of the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Cultural Routes
Croatia becomes the 25th Member State of the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe
Presentation at the Council of Europe Steering Committee for Culture, Heritage and Landscape (CDCPP)
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