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European Heritage Days national coordinators gather in Bern to explore “Heritage at Risk” and future themes
National coordinators of the European Heritage Days (EHD) programme gathered in Bern, Switzerland, from 19 to 20 May 2026 for the annual Assembly of Coordinators, hosted by the Swiss Cultural Heritage Network in cooperation with the Council of Europe. Bringing together heritage professionals,...
HEREIN in Gardens Network Celebrates its 10th Anniversary
The HEREIN in Gardens Network held a special meeting on 13–14 April 2026 in Rome to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its creation. Hosted by the Parks and Gardens of Italy Association, the event brough together ministerial representatives, international experts and professionals from several...
Advancing Cultural Heritage and Civic Engagement: Jaume I University Signs Faro Convention
The 17 March 2026 marked a milestone in the cooperation between Jaume I University of Castellón de la Plana (Spain) and the Council of Europe on cultural heritage, as the university becomes the first one in Europe to symbolically sign the Faro Convention and adopt its principles. That symbolic...
Romania ratifies the Faro Convention
On 12 March 2026, Ambassador Ion JINGA, Permanent Representative of Romania to the Council of Europe, transmitted Romania’s instrument of ratification of the Council of Europe Framework Convention on the Value of Cultural Heritage for Society. This latest ratification brings the total number to...
Faro convention film festival 2025 : award-winning films
The Faro Venezia Association, with the collaboration of the European Network of Faro Initiatives to which it belongs and the support of the Culture and Cultural Heritage for Democracy Division of the Council of Europe, organised a first Film Festival on the Faro Convention on the occasion of the...
Artistic projects inspired by the Faro convention approach
When celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Faro Convention, two initiatives of the Foundation of San Millán de la Cogolla in Spain (their annual artists’ residency and the participation of their initiative “Emilianensis” to the Faro Convention European Network and) were combined when choosing a...
Planning Heritage at Risk Events About Landscapes, Architecture and Cultural Traditions
For 2026, the shared theme for European Heritage Days is ‘Heritage at Risk: Revive, Resist, Reimagine’. Through this lens, events across the continent will be considering the importance of protecting cultural heritage through a range of modern challenges from climate change to digitalisation. As...
Protecting Endangered Heritage and Celebrating Communities That Resist Loss
European Heritage Days 2026: Engaging Communities to Protect Heritage at Risk
The Heritage at Risk theme for this year’s European Heritage Days aims to draw attention to current issues and threats endangering buildings, nature and intangible heritage. As part of this, key aspects being highlighted include the effects of climate change, from damage caused to historic...
European Heritage Days 2026: Engaging Communities to Protect Heritage at Risk
With up to millions of visitors each year, European Heritage Days are the most widely celebrated participatory cultural event across the continent. This year, the 2026 theme Heritage at Risk particularly invites everyone to take part in preserving and sharing their heritage. A number of...
The European Faro Convention Network (EFCN) convened its 2025 Annual Assembly in Novi Sad (Serbia)
After the productive 2024 EFCN Annual Assembly in Viscri (Romania), hosted by the Mihai Eminescu Trust, this year’s Assembly was held on 29 and 30 September 2025 in the vibrant city of Novi Sad (Serbia) and was hosted by the Almašani Association. EFCN members had the opportunity to set priorities...
The Faro Convention celebrates its 20th anniversary!
The Faro Convention (Council of Europe Framework Convention on the Value of Cultural Heritage for Society) was opened for signature on 27 October 2005 in Faro (Portugal). To mark this milestone, the Council of Europe and the City of Villeurbanne organised a conference from 9 to 11 October 2025...
Architectural Heritage Celebrated Across Europe for European Heritage Days 2025
Every year, European Heritage Days suggests an annual theme to get participants involved with a shared international celebration and to help inspire organisers to create events about a particular heritage topic. For 2025, this theme is ‘Heritage and Architecture: Windows to the Past, Doors to the...
Message from the Minister for Culture, Lands and Local Government of Malta
European Heritage Days events begin throughout Europe
Beginning as a Council of Europe initiative in 1985 before developing into a joint action with the European Union in 1999, European Heritage Days are usually held in September, in countries party to the European Cultural Convention, to celebrate and promote Europe’s cultural richness, foster...
No Culture ↔ No Democracy – Video highlights
Luxembourg recently marked the end of its eighth Presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, during which it celebrated the 70th anniversary of the European Cultural Convention, highlighting its role as a significant step towards recognising the importance of culture as a...
Toolkit for Cross-Border and Local Heritage Events
European Heritage Days is pleased to present a new Toolkit for Cross-Border and Local Heritage Events, developed to support the organisation of engaging public events during the European Heritage Days. Created through a transnational collaboration between National Coordinators in Finland, Norway,...
Create to be Free Platform
On 3 April 2025, the Council of Europe, through its Steering Committee for Culture, Heritage, and Landscape (CDCPP), convened a group of experts and cultural partner organisations for the inaugural Advisory Board meeting of CreateToBeFree - a new discursive platform on artistic freedom. This...
The Call for European Heritage Days Stories 2025 is Open
The European Heritage Days Stories initiative seeks to highlight the shared cultural heritage of communities across Europe. This call invites individuals and organizations to share compelling past or ongoing stories that showcase the European dimension of heritage sites and community-driven...
Albania ratifies the Nicosia Convention
On 14 February 2025, the Permanent Representative of Albania to the Council of Europe, transmitted to the Secretary general Albania’s instrument of ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on Offenses relating to Cultural Property. This latest ratification brings the total number to 7, in...
Romania signs the Faro Convention
In the presence of Mr Bjørn Berge, Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Ambassador Ion Jinga, Permanent Representative of Romania to the Council of Europe signed, on 17 February 2025, the Council of Europe Framework Convention on the Value of Cultural Heritage for Society (also...
Exploring Architectural Heritage: European Heritage Days 2025
The European Heritage Days 2025 will celebrate the theme of "Heritage and Architecture: Windows to the Past, Doors to the Future", a reflection on the diverse architectural landscape that shapes Europe's cultural identity. This theme is particularly significant as it coincides with the 50th...
