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Walk for peace in support of Ukraine and the Camino Podolico
On 21 June, the summer solstice, Camino Europa Compostela is organising a simultaneous walk along Camino routes across Europe in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and in support of its Ukrainian member associations, including the Camino Podolico, the Ukrainian section of Saint James Way and a...
FRANCE: Exhibition showcasing the 34 Cultural Routes crossing France is on display in Firminy until August 2026!
The exhibition on the cultural routes of the Council of Europe crossing France is currently presented at the Le Corbusier, at the Maison de la Culture de Firminy, upon invitation from the route Le Corbusier Destinations : Architectural Promenades. Structured around 35 roll-ups, it allows visitors...
New Visitor’s Guide to Responsible Travel for the Alvar Aalto Route
The Alvar Aalto Route has published a new Visitor’s Guide to Responsible Travel, offering practical ways for travellers to make more thoughtful choices before, during and after their visits along the Route. The Guide was produced in collaboration with Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences’...
Bulgaria showcases its potential in the Cultural Routes Programme
Over 90 experts in cultural routes gathered in Plovdiv for the national information event “Cultural Routes – Bulgaria 2026” on 11 and 12 June 2026. Experts from Bulgaria and abroad, representing central and local authorities, museums, universities, cultural institutions, and tourism...
CROATIA: Presenting the Country Mapping Document for Croatia in Zagreb
On 8 June 2026, the Country Mapping Document for Croatia was presented at the Archaeological Museum in Zagreb. The event provided an opportunity to learn more about the first comprehensive overview of cultural routes in Croatia, as well as the opportunities for their further growth and for...
HUNGARY: Annual meeting of Hungarian Representatives of Cultural Routes
The city of Pécs hosted the third annual meeting of the Hungarian representatives of the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe on 2nd June 2026. The professional conference, which was organised by the Centre for Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Hungarian Open Air Museum, was attended by...
Training Academy: Shaping Confidence and Diversity
The 13th edition of the Training Academy of the Cultural Routes took place in Pécs, (Hungary) and Osijek, (Croatia) from 2 to 5 June, bringing together over 100 participants from 24 countries and 30 Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe. Dedicated to the theme “Shaping Confidence and...
OEI: Launch of the Ibero-American Cultural Routes and Itineraries Programme (PRICI)
On 4 June, the first Meeting of the Ibero-American Cultural Routes and Itineraries Programme (PRICI) was held in Huelva, Spain, at the initiative of the Organisation of Ibero-American States (OEI). The meeting had a twofold purpose: to review the progress achieved in the field of Cultural Routes...
ITALY: First Plenary Assembly of Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe in Italy
On 29 May 2026, the ministry of Culture of Italy hosted the First Plenary Assembly of the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe active in Italy in Rome, bringing together institutional representatives, Cultural Routes operators, experts and key stakeholders. As the first national gathering of...
Three newly certified Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe!
The Governing Board of the Enlarged Partial Agreement on the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe (EPA) awarded the "Cultural Route of the Council of Europe" certification to the European Paganini Route, the Singing Heritage Route and Via Querinissima at its 2026 meeting (5-7 May,...
The Routes at the 2026 Europe Day in the Castle of Wiltz
On 10 May, the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe programme participated at the 2026 Europe Day in Wiltz, Luxembourg with a dedicated stand. More than 4 000 people took part in the event. Each year, "Europe Day" pays tribute to Robert Schuman's declaration in 1950 by highlighting the...
2026 Yerevan Forum: Signature of the Memorandum of Understanding
At the meeting of the Governing Board of the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe (EPA), held in Luxembourg in May 2026, Rui GOMES, EPA Executive Secretary, and Alfred KOCHARYAN, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of the Republic of Armenia,...
The EPA Governing Board holds its 2026 annual meeting in Luxembourg
The Governing Board of the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe (EPA) held its annual meeting on 5-7 May 2026 in Luxembourg. The Board, consisting of representatives of 43 member states, serves also as the authoritative body responsible for granting the "Cultural...
Training candidates for Cultural Route certification
On 28 and 29 April 28 2026 the European Institute of Cultural Routes hosted a training seminar for candidate routes interested in the Cultural Route of the Council of Europe certification. The programme of the seminar focused on the criteria, requirements and procedures for certification and...
Universitat de València joins the University Network for Cultural Routes Studies
The Universitat de València is now officially a member of the University Network for Cultural Routes Studies, as of April 2026. The university signed a general framework cooperation agreement with the European Institute of Cultural Routes (EICR) and joins 40+ other universities in the...
Moldova State University joins the University Network for Cultural Routes Studies
On 17 April 2026 in Chișinău, Moldova State University (MSU) officially joined the University Network for Cultural Routes Studies after signing a general framework cooperation agreement with the European Institute of Cultural Routes (EICR). The Moldova State University (MSU) demonstrates strong...
The Republic of Moldova in the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe
The Republic of Moldova in the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe The seminar Republic of Moldova in the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe took place from 15 to 17 April in Chișinău, bringing together 10 Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe and more than 70 local participants....
Nordic–Baltic Working Group Publishes New Practical Materials to Support Development of Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe
A Nordic–Baltic working group on cultural routes has completed a project “Cultural Routes for Heritage Cooperation and Capacity Building” that delivers practical materials to strengthen cultural route of the Council of Europe work across the region. A newly released practical guidebook introduces...
Megalithism in Portugal
The Megalithic Routes held their General Assembly in Viseu Portugal, from 31 March to 3 April 2026. The assembly accepted new members and elected a new president, professor António Faustino Carvalho (Portugal). The meeting was enriched with presentations on megalithic monuments in Portugal,...
Cultural Routes and the New Democratic Pact
At the initiative of Ambassador Patrick Engelberg, Permanent Representative of Luxembourg to the Council of Europe, a briefing session about the Cultural Routes programme was organised for the permanent representatives of the members states of the Council of Europe and observers. The session was...
