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Video from the EHL Transnational Site Places of Peace Marks European Heritage Days 2026
The Transnational Site Places of Peace , recently awarded by European Heritage Label, pointed out the European Heritage Days 2026 with the broadcast of a video featuring the 7 sites from 6 European countries that comprise it, namely, St. Francis Monastery (Zadar, Croatia); Park of the Historical Fountain of Kaynardzha (Kaynardzha, Bulgaria), Paço dos Henriques […]
PLACES OF PEACE ROUTE PRESENTED AT THE 15TH FORUM OF CULTURAL ROUTES OF THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE
The manager of the Places of Peace Route, Dr. Apolónia Rodrigues, today officially presented the Route’s application for certification by the Council of Europe during the 15th Council of Europe Cultural Routes Advisory Forum, which is being held in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. This presentation took place during the session dedicated to the Routes […]
Alcáçovas celebrated 547 Years of its Treaty and the awarding of the European Heritage Label to the Paço dos Henriques
On the afternoon of Saturday, September 5th, the town of Alcáçovas (Portugal) celebrated the 547th Anniversary of the Peace Treaty signed there on September 4th, 1479, between the Kingdoms of Portugal and Castile, which ended the so-called War of Succession to the Castilian Throne and defined the maritime zones of influence of the two kingdoms, […]
CONDOLENCES ON THE DEATH OF WOLFGANG HEINICHEN (Germany)
The Board of Directors of the European Network of Places of Peace/ENPP received the sad news today of the passing of Wolfgang Heinichen in Altranstädt, Germany. Wolfgang Heinichen, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Association for the Promotion of Altranstädt Castle (Förderverein Schloss Altranstädt e.V.), was one of the most enthusiastic […]
Kaynardzha Commemorates the 252nd Anniversary of the Peace Treaty
On 21 July 2026, Kaynardzha, Bulgaria, commemorated the 252nd anniversary of the Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca, bringing together the local community, visitors, and partners to celebrate the enduring values of peace and dialogue. The programme featured a range of community activities, including tree planting and creative workshops for children, while also marking an important milestone […]