As part of the industrial heritage campaign of the European Year of Cultural Heritage, EFAITH has defined six theme months. April will be the theme month of Mining and Metals, remembering the fact that on 18 April 1951 the European Coal and Steal Community (ECSC) was established by the Treaty op Paris.
Jump to this pageThe #Ode2Joy Challenge is a participatory creative and social media initiative launched by Europa Nostra celebrating Europe’s cultural heritage – both tangible and intangible – on the occasion of the European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018. It seeks to unlock creativity and encourage participants to make an “#Ode2Europe” as a humanistic and cultural project, based on shared values, history & heritage.
Jump to this pageThe European Commission decided on 1 March 2018 to add nine sites celebrating and symbolising European ideals, values, history and integration to the European Heritage Label list.
Jump to this page„The greatest achievements and heroes of Hungarian culture have their well-deserved place among the most important achievements of European culture,” said Tibor Navracsics, European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport at the opening event of the European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018 on 22nd January in Budapest, on the Day of Hungarian Culture.
Jump to this pageThe European Investment Bank (EIB) Institute has announced its Artists Development Programme (ADP) (Cultural Heritage: Dealing with History through Art) for 2018 in the framework of the European Year of Cultural Heritage.
Jump to this pageThe Eurobarometer survey assesses the attitudes and opinions of Europeans about cultural heritage, investigating their personal involvement, interest, and the perceived importance and values they attach to Europe’s cultural heritage. It also looks into the impact of cultural heritage on tourism and jobs, accessibility, and responsibilities for its protection in Europe.
The 2018 European Year of Cultural Heritage has been officially launched on the first day of the European Culture Forum in Milan on 7th December. The Thematic Year will put the spotlight on Europe's wealth of cultural heritage, showcasing its role in fostering a shared sense of identity and building the future of Europe.
Jump to this pageTwenty five heritage sites were preselected this year by 19 participating EU Member States, out of which an independent panel selected the nine sites that are proposed for inclusion to the European Heritage Label List. This can bring to thirty eight the number of sites which have received the Label so far.
Jump to this pageOn 27 April, Parliament votes on making 2018 the European Year of Cultural Heritage. The Thematic Year aims to enhance the contribution of Europe’s rich cultural traditions to economy and society, and to promote culture as an important element of the EU’s international presence.
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