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🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Kaunas Old Town streets may change significantly: here are the planned changes

A new plan for the historic Old Town of Kaunas encompasses 99 hectares, focusing on street management and infrastructure improvements while respecting cultural and historical contexts.

Feb 25 • 13:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal body for heritage protection halts works under the Minhocão

The Brazilian federal heritage protection agency has stopped construction works beneath the Minhocão after the discovery of tram tracks.

Feb 23 • 16:53 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Professor of Architectural Heritage: It is the worst thing that has happened in 108 years

A couple restoring a historic property in Denmark faces significant challenges due to strict heritage preservation regulations.

Feb 23 • 08:02 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

"It hurts to look at": The mayor tried to protest, but now his neighboring house from 1893 has been demolished

The mayor of Frederiksberg expressed his pain over the demolition of a historic house adjacent to his own, after his attempts to protest against it were unsuccessful.

Feb 20 • 05:53 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

House that was a post station in the late Edo period burns down, registered as a tangible cultural property; residents were out

A historic house in Nagano Prefecture, once a lodging facility from the late Edo period, has burned down while its residents were away.

Feb 19 • 07:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Beloved gas station facing demolition in Helsinki – Owner wants to overturn protection decision

A historic gas station in Helsinki is at risk of demolition as its owner seeks to overturn its protected status due to claims of poor structural condition.

Feb 19 • 03:31 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The renovation of the former Kirdiejai Palace planned for about 7 million euros by the end of 2027

A renovation project for the historic Kirdiejai Palace in Lithuania is set to proceed with an estimated budget of 7 million euros, aiming for completion by the end of 2027.

Feb 14 • 14:51 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

This house has stood for 150 years, but its future is uncertain

The future of the historic Struan House in South Australia remains uncertain as the government deliberates on its fate following the departure of the Primary Industries Department.

Feb 12 • 22:58 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Endangered Industrial Culture: Why Cologne's Listed Railway Bridges Face Demolition

Four historic railway bridges in Cologne, spared from WWII destruction, are now at risk of demolition as Deutsche Bahn presents unconvincing arguments for their removal.

Feb 11 • 05:27 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Actress Kristen Stewart buys the historic Highland Theatre in Los Angeles to restore it

Actress Kristen Stewart has purchased the historic Highland Theatre in Los Angeles with plans to restore it to its former glory.

Feb 11 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall to restore Lopes Chaves for new educational program

The São Paulo State Government has approved Taubaté's plan to restore the historic Lopes Chaves School for a new educational initiative aimed at high-achieving public school students.

Feb 10 • 13:51 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Where is San Martín's curved sword

San Martín's historic curved sword is now on public display in a Buenos Aires military barracks, with public access available from Wednesday to Sunday.

Feb 9 • 18:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

After the judicial fair, the cause for the works at Luna Park is reactivated

The judicial process regarding construction works at the Luna Park stadium has resumed after a previous injunction suspended the project due to concerns over historical preservation.

Feb 9 • 16:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Summer: historic houses in Mar del Plata come to life with private investments, gastronomy, and an original museum

In Mar del Plata, historic houses are being revitalized through private investments, gastronomic developments, and innovative museums, amidst ongoing concerns about architectural heritage preservation.

Feb 8 • 22:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand how the project that mapped the Colosseum in Rome can help preserve the historical centers of São Paulo

A project mapping Rome's Colosseum will aid in the preservation of historical sites in São Paulo's Amparo.

Feb 8 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

The Incredible Gesture of Kristen Stewart to Save a Ruined Cinema in Los Angeles

Actress and director Kristen Stewart has purchased the historic Highland Theatre in Los Angeles to prevent its closure after it shut down in 2024.

Feb 6 • 20:26 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

New owners of Kuressaare Spa building gradually restore its historical appearance

The new owners of the Kuressaare Spa building plan to restore its historical appearance in phases, allowing the tenant to continue operations during the main season.

Feb 5 • 10:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

1.5 million euros for the renovation of Imatran Valtionhotelli – "Needs assessed far into the future," says owner

The new owner of Imatran Valtionhotelli plans to invest 1.5 million euros in renovations to ensure the hotel's historical significance and address extensive repair needs.

Feb 5 • 09:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Historic property in downtown São José dos Campos to undergo restoration after 30 years closed

A historic property known as 'Casa dos Padres' in downtown São José dos Campos will be restored and transformed into a café hosting cultural and literary activities after being closed for about 30 years.

Feb 4 • 08:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

I Live in a History Book: Understand What It's Like to Live in a Listed House and What the Owner's Duties Are

The article explores the life of Paulo Pacetta, a resident of a historical property in Amparo, SP, highlighting the responsibilities and restrictions faced by owners of listed heritage buildings.

Feb 3 • 14:39 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Historical Buildings: Association crowns the "Demolition of the Year"

A historic residential house and a traditional inn in Upper Bavaria, along with a 400-year-old half-timbered building in Central Franconia, have been awarded the "Demolitions of the Year" for 2025, prompting a call for greater appreciation and preservation of historic structures.

Jan 12 • 12:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The ancient ruined palace that is revolutionizing the historic center of Toledo

The restoration of the Salón Rico, a medieval building that had deteriorated in the 20th century, is being transformed into a vibrant cultural space, a resting area for tourists, and rental homes for young people.

Dec 30 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The Ministry of Culture hands over the House of the Temple in Toledo to the Foundation of Islamic Culture

The Ministry of Culture has transferred the historic House of the Temple in Toledo to the Islamic Culture Foundation while ongoing maintenance and archaeological work takes place.

Dec 27 • 04:28 UTC

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