Seventh Ministerial Conference on Cultural Heritage in South-East Europe

Ministers of Culture of South-East European countries will meet on 10 June 2011 in Belgrade, Serbia, to discuss ways forward for the regional co-operation on the shared cultural heritage

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Study tour on the Sustainable Management of Cultural Heritage

(Serbia, 5-11 June 2011)

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High level international conference to enhance cultural cooperation in South East Europe

On 20 November 2010, high level ministerial representatives from South East Europe will meet in Venice to discuss and enhance regional cooperation for the safeguarding and promotion of cultural heritage. The meeting is organized with the support of the UNESCO Office, and within the framework of the "Cultural Heritage - a Bridge towards a Shared Future" project, financed by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Italian Cooperation for Development).

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Bulgaria: opening of new exhibition on sacred Thracian sites

On July 26, in Yambol, a photographic exhibition was inaugurated at the museum of the archaeological site of Kabilè, ancient capital of the Thracian kings

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Inauguration of Krusevo Ethno-Town Festival

On July 17 the 2010 edition of the Krusevo Ethno-Town Festival was officially kicked-off, at the presence of 4 ministers of the Macedonian government and the representatives of UNESCO Venice Office

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"Cetinje Declaration" and "Cetinje Action Plan" reinforce regional cooperation for cultural heritage in SEE

Ministers of Culture and representatives of 10 countries, convened in Cetinje, Montenegro, on 23 April 2010 for the Sixth Ministerial Conference on Cultural Heritage in South-Eastern Europe, approved strategic documents for strengthening regional cooperation on the safeguarding and promotion of the shared cultural heritage as a tool for dialogue, integration and sustainable development.

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Sixth Ministerial Conference on Cultural Heritage in South-East Europe

Ministers of Culture of South-East European countries will meet on 23 April 2010 in Cetinje, Montenegro, to reinforce regional co-operation for the enhancement of shared cultural heritage

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Medieval fortresses along the Danube:
new route for cultural tourism in Serbia

Serbian Ministry of culture will host a seminar in Belgrade on "Tourism and the medieval fortresses along the Danube in Serbia: balancing safeguarding and economic impact" (15 March 2009)

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Macedonian Cultural Heritage:
4 new publications presented

On 12 November 2009 the Macedonian Minister of Culture, Ms. Elizabeta Kanceska-Milevska, opened the official ceremony for the presentation of 4 publications on the safeguarding and promotion of Macedonian Cultural Heritage. The event, held at Daut Pasha Hamam, also saw the participation of Mr. Pasko Kusman, Director of the Cultural Heritage Protection Office in Skopje, and of the Director of UNESCO Venice Office.

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Zadar: international seminar on Underwater Cultural Heritage (1-4 October 2009)

On 1-4 October experts and professionals on underwater cultural heritage from South-Eastern Europe and other European and Mediterranean countries will meet in Zadar, Croatia, hosted by the International Centre for Underwater Archaeology

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International Working Group's extraordinary session adopts "Sofia Recommendations"

Representatives of ministries of culture from SEE countries, gathered in Sofia on 20 March 2009 for an extraordinary session of the International Working Group (IWG), adopted a strategic document setting forth new guidelines for enhancing international cooperation in the field of safeguarding and promotion of South-East European cultural heritage.

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Bulgaria to host extraordinary session of International Working Group

On 20 March 2009 an extraordinary session of the IWG will be held in Sofia, Bulgaria, aimed at paving the way for organisation of 2009 Ministerial Conference.

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Montenegro – Cetinje to have Management Plan by 2009

Ministry of Culture, Sports and Media of Montenegro started up activities for preparation of a management Plan for the city of Cetinje, with support of the Trust Fund for Cultural Heritage in SEE.

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SEE Ministers of Culture approve the Bucharest Declaration

Ministers of Culture of South-Eastern Europe met in Bucharest for the Fifth Ministerial Conference on Cultural Heritage in SEE, in order to re-launch regional cooperation for safeguarding and promoting the shared cultural heritage.

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On-line book on "Traditional Arts and Crafts in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Photographic book on the richness and diversity of Bosnian handicraft traditions, published with the support of UNESCO, is now available on-line in electronic version.

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On-line guidebook to Montenegrin Museums

The first ever guidebook on Montenegrin museums, published by the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Media of Montenegro with the support of UNESCO, is now available on-line in electronic version.

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Romania to host 5th Ministerial Conference on Cultural Heritage in SEE

The 2008 edition of the Ministerial Conference on Cultural Heritage in SEE will take place in Bucharest on 20 September, organised by the Romanian Ministry for Culture and Religious Affairs with the support of UNESCO

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Communication of Heritage:

conclusion of training activities

The final workshop in Milan offered the chance to assess the activity's results, to discuss about the lessons learned, and to start the definition of possible operational follow-ups.

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Cultural heritage in Romania:

final report on activities for promotion of villages with fortified churches

Activities for the promotion of villages with fortified churches in Transylvania, implemented within the Trust Fund for cultural heritage in SEE, closed in October 2007 with an extremely positive balance.

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Communication of Heritage:

Beginning of e-learning activities

After the start-up workshop which took place in Ludbreg (Croatia) on 24-25 September 2007, regular training activities for the course “Communication of Heritage” have started on 15 October.

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Archaeological Map of Albania

Extensive reference book on the richness and diversity of Albanian archaeological heritage, in Albanian and French versions, to be released soon

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SEE Ministers of Culture approve the Zadar Declaration

Ministers of culture of South-East European countries plus Italy, gathered in Zadar on occasion of fourth Ministerial Conference on cultural heritage in SEE, approved a common statement for the enhancement of regional cooperation on the safeguarding and promotion of the shared cultural legacy.
The text of the Zadar Declaration, as well as further information on the conference, are available at

Zadar Conference Page

Zadar Conference:

Italian government confirms new contribution of €800.000 to UNESCO Trust Fund

The Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Cultural Heritage and Activities, Mr. Francesco Rutelli, in Zadar for the fourth Ministerial Conference on Cultural Heritage in SEE, announced that...

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Presentation of guide-book on Montenegrin museums

On 25 July 2007 the new guide-book on Montenegrin museums, produced by the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Media of Montenegro with the support of UNESCO, will be officially presented to the public.

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Fourth Ministerial Conference on Cultural Heritage in South-Eastern Europe

(10 September 2007)

On 10 September 2007 the Ministry of Culture of Croatia, in collaboration with UNESCO, hosted the fourth Ministerial Conference on Cultural Heritage in South-Eastern Europe

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Communication of Heritage

Launch of regional training course on public communication in the field of cultural heritage

Launch of regional training course on public communication in the field of cultural heritage.

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Opening of second "Cultural Heritage Info Centre" in Romania

(19 June 2007)

On 19 June 2007 a new "Cultural heritage Info Centre" will be inaugurated in Sighisoara, in order to facilitate and promote cultural tourism in Romania.

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New tools for promotion of Romanian cultural heritage

A new web-site on Transylvanian fortified churches and the inauguration of the "Cultural Heritage Info Centre" in Sibiu (25 April 2007) will support and facilitate cultural tourism in Romania.

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