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🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Corfu: The new Maritime Heritage Preservation Center 'Spyros Zervopoulos' was inaugurated

The new Maritime Heritage Preservation Center named after Spyros Zervopoulos was inaugurated in Corfu, celebrating his contributions to the port's development.

Feb 27 • 15:26 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Will there be solar panels in the center of Kutná Hora? The city called for talks with Minister Klempíř due to concerns about monuments

The city of Kutná Hora has expressed concerns about the potential installation of solar panels in the historic center and has requested discussions with Minister Klempíř.

Feb 27 • 08:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Paulistana Times Square': Bright Screens in the Center Approved by Heritage Agency

The 'Paulistana Times Square' project, which aims to install large LED screens in downtown Sao Paulo, has received approval from the city's heritage agency, although further permits are still required.

Feb 24 • 19:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Urbia wants to transform the Serraria of Ibirapuera Park into a commercial center with restaurants, shops, and a gym

The company Urbia plans to convert the old Serraria at Ibirapuera Park into a commercial hub, despite facing opposition from heritage preservation authorities.

Feb 24 • 14:18 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The reopening of the Stock Exchange opens to the public

A visitor center will open at the Stock Exchange construction site to give the public insight into its restoration after a fire in 2024.

Feb 22 • 19:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Abandoned quarry village forgotten in time at the end of the world

Nant Gwrtheyrn, an isolated former quarry village in Wales, has transformed from a ghost town into a vibrant language center for Welsh culture.

Feb 22 • 06:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The valued building in Kirkkonummi is set to be demolished – the emeritus professor exclaims: "I am shocked"

In Kirkkonummi, a church center designed by renowned architect Juha Leiviskä faces demolition amid ongoing disputes over its preservation despite its historical significance.

Feb 20 • 07:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

"The situation is wild," says an archaeologist evaluating the impact of power lines – the museum is now writing statements at a record pace

A proposed data center in Kokemäki, Finland, by Canadian Bitzero necessitates new power lines that disrupt a nationally significant cultural landscape and archaeological sites.

Feb 18 • 11:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The iconic elephant sculpted by Bernini in the center of Rome loses a tusk again

The famous elephant statue by Gian Lorenzo Bernini in Rome's Piazza della Minerva has lost another tusk, prompting an investigation into whether the damage was due to vandalism, an accident, or weather conditions.

Feb 18 • 08:59 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

AlUla: The Story of a Saudi City that Shaped Rock to Carve the Memory of Heritage

AlUla is a Saudi city known for its historical significance and impressive rock formations, showcasing human ingenuity and its role as a center of ancient civilizations.

Feb 18 • 06:24 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Pew Research: What Makes Greeks Feel Nationally Proud

A Pew Research Center study reveals that Greeks take pride primarily in their historical heritage, more than any other nationality sampled.

Feb 18 • 04:47 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

A historic theater in the center of Naples ravaged by flames

A historic theater in Naples, the Teatro Sannazaro, has been completely destroyed by a fire that started in a nearby apartment building.

Feb 17 • 13:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The challenge of creating a fabric softener bottle or a toothbrush: André Ricard stars in the design exhibition of the year

André Ricard, a pioneer of industrial design, features in an exhibition at the Fernando Fernán Gómez cultural center showcasing his influential works that emphasize the relationship between utility and aesthetics in everyday objects.

Feb 17 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Cultural cradle, Madre Deus is a stage of resistance for Maranhão's Carnival

The article profiles a vibrant cultural scene in the historic center of São Luís, Maranhão, highlighting the preparations for Carnaval at Laborarte, a historic cultural house.

Feb 16 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

QUIZ: Do you know the connection between Eno Rau and the national epic "Kalevipoeg"?

A quiz organized by the Estonian National Library's educational center challenges knowledge about writer Eno Rau and his contributions to Estonian literature, particularly in relation to the epic "Kalevipoeg."

Feb 15 • 16:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court sets deadline for Condephaat to evaluate the regularity of fences at the Campinas Community Center

A Brazilian court has ordered the Condephaat to evaluate the regularity of the steel fences installed around the Campinas Community Center in light of preservation policies for protected heritage.

Feb 12 • 09:58 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

School for Sovereigntists, Steve Bannon Tries Again: Appeal to the Lazio Tar for the Certosa di Trisulti

Steve Bannon is appealing to the Lazio administrative court against the Italian government's decision to revoke the assignment of the Certosa di Trisulti monastery for an international training center.

Feb 12 • 09:17 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Tõstamaa Handicraft Center is Sewing Traditional Coats from Pärnu County

The Tõstamaa Handicraft Center is engaged in sewing traditional woolen coats to preserve the heritage of Pärnu County.

Feb 9 • 19:34 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Bank of Spain plans to open a financial education center and museum in the former mansion of a countess in Madrid

The Bank of Spain is set to open a financial education center and museum in a historic mansion in Madrid, aiming to foster financial literacy and provide internal training.

Feb 9 • 04:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The storage hall at the Eastern border hides a special past - this is where all of Finland's 'Button Eyes' came from

The article reveals the historical significance of a storage hall at Finland's Eastern border, which was once the center for the production of unique ceramic dolls known as 'Nappisilmät' or 'Button Eyes'.

Feb 7 • 16:38 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Residents of Saldus turn to court to stop the construction of a disaster center at the site of the cultural center

Residents of Saldus are taking legal action to halt the construction of a disaster management center at the site of a long-empty cultural house, protesting against the loss of this scenic location.

Feb 6 • 14:35 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

'Open-air museum': Here is where the domes and towers from the center of Zagreb are waiting for restoration

The article discusses the collection of invaluable architectural treasures from earthquake-damaged buildings in Zagreb, currently awaiting restoration.

Feb 6 • 08:00 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Due to an internal conflict in Chabad: The proposed law to establish a Chabad Heritage Center will not be advanced

A proposal to establish a state center for teaching the heritage of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson and the Chabad movement has been halted due to opposition from within the Chabad community itself.

Feb 2 • 04:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

How many properties are deteriorated in the historic center of Quito?

The article discusses the condition of approximately 7,500 heritage properties in Quito, focusing on the deterioration of buildings in the historic center and the implications of neglect by some owners.

Feb 1 • 14:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The convents of Toledo that want to become homes: 'We will apply a rental ethics'

The initiative, led by the Consortium of the City of Toledo, aims to preserve the heritage of convent buildings and help settle residents in the Historical Center.

Jan 13 • 04:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The 'Pyramid of Water Architecture' in Egypt Sparks Controversy.. What is the Truth Behind the 'Watershed Wall'?

A historical wall in Cairo is at the center of social media debates over alleged demolition and damage during alleged cleaning and restoration efforts, which the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has denied.

Jan 4 • 10:12 UTC

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