Europa Nostra Heritage Hub in Nicosia

19/06/2026

⏳ Last chance to apply!
Apply now here👉 https://www.europanostra.org/call-for-candidates-for-the.../

⏳ Last chance to apply!

Only two days remain to submit your application to join the Selection Committees of the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards (2027 & 2028).

Selection Committee members play a key role in evaluating eligible entries and helping to identify outstanding achievements across five categories:

🏛️ Conservation & Adaptive Reuse
🔬 Research
🎓 Education, Training & Skills
🤝 Citizens’ Engagement & Awareness-Raising
🌟 Heritage Champions

This is a unique opportunity to contribute your expertise, gain insight into inspiring heritage initiatives from across Europe and connect with a distinguished network of heritage professionals.

⏰ Applications close on 21 June 2026.

Apply now 👉 https://www.europanostra.org/call-for-candidates-for-the-selection-committees-of-the-awards-apply-by-21-june-2026/

19/06/2026

🔗 Read our full statement: https://www.europanostra.org/europa-nostra-applauds-the.../

Today marks a historical moment for culture and cultural heritage in Europe! 🇪🇺

EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen, Roberta Metsola, and Nikos Christodoulides signed on 18 June the Joint Declaration "Europe for Culture – Culture for Europe", reaffirming culture and cultural heritage as central pillars of the European Union.

Europa Nostra, also in its capacity as Project Leader of the European Heritage Hub, has warmly welcomed this landmark commitment, recognising it as a strong political statement that culture is not only part of Europe’s identity and shared values, but also a strategic asset for its future resilience, democracy, competitiveness, sustainability, and social cohesion.

At a time of geopolitical uncertainty and rapid technological change, the Declaration highlights the vital role of culture in:

🔸 Strengthening European unity and democratic values
🔸 Protecting and promoting cultural heritage
🔸 Supporting artists and cultural professionals
🔸 Ensuring inclusive access to culture, especially for younger generations
🔸 Harnessing digital innovation and research
🔸 Advancing sustainable development, tourism, and territorial cohesion
🔸 Integrating culture into crisis preparedness, recovery, and peace-building

The document builds on the Culture Compass for Europe, a strategic policy framework released in November 2025 under the leadership of Glenn Micallef, European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Culture, Youth and Sport — a document Europa Nostra has actively contributed to the shaping — and sets out a forward-looking vision positioning culture and cultural heritage as strategic drivers of a stronger, more resilient, and more united Europe.

For over 60 years, Europa Nostra has championed the belief that culture and cultural heritage belong at the heart of Europe. We fully support the vision laid out in the Joint Declaration and uphold our commitment to mobilise citizens, communities, municipalities, regions and civil society organisations across Europe to help make its ambitions a reality.

🔗 Read our full statement: https://www.europanostra.org/europa-nostra-applauds-the-signature-of-the-historic-joint-declaration-europe-for-culture-culture-for-europe-by-the-presidents-of-three-key-eu-institutions/

In a letter addressed to the President of the European Commission, President of the European Parliament and President of the Republic of Cyprus this evening, Europa Nostra has also expressed the highest esteem and appreciation for their visionary leadership.

📩 Read it here:https://www.europanostra.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Europa-Nostra-Letter-to-Presidents-of-European-Parliament-Council-of-EU-and-European-Commission-20260618.pdf

16/06/2026

Read the full recap here: https://www.europeanheritagehub.eu/hubs-new-european.../

How can cultural heritage contribute to addressing Europe’s housing crisis while accelerating the green transition? 🌱🌎

At the European Heritage Hub’s official Satellite Event of the New European Bauhaus Festival on 11 June, policymakers, architects, heritage experts, city representatives and finance professionals came together to explore how cultural heritage can support energy-efficient renovation, affordable housing and climate resilience.

The discussion highlighted a clear message: heritage is not a constraint, but a strategic resource. From adaptive reuse and circular construction to community-led regeneration, participants showcased practical solutions that deliver environmental, social and economic benefits.

Speakers called for stronger policy coherence between climate, housing and cultural heritage agendas, greater recognition of cities as key partners, and a deeper integration of heritage into the future of the New European Bauhaus.

Read our full recap: https://www.europeanheritagehub.eu/hubs-new-european-bauhaus-festival-satellite-event-highlights-cultural-heritage-led-solutions-to-europes-housing-and-climate-challenges/

15/06/2026

🌟 Help identify Europe's most inspiring heritage achievements!

Applications are now open for experts to join the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards Selection Committees.

⏳ Apply by 21 June.

📢 Applications are now open for experts wishing to join the Selection Committees of the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards – 2027 and 2028 editions.

Selection Committee members play a key role in evaluating eligible entries and helping to identify Europe’s most outstanding achievements in the field of cultural heritage.

The Awards recognise excellence across five categories:

🏛️ Conservation & Adaptive Reuse
🔬 Research
🎓 Education, Training & Skills
🤝 Citizens’ Engagement & Awareness-Raising
🌟 Heritage Champions

This is a unique opportunity to contribute your expertise, gain insight into inspiring heritage initiatives from across Europe and join a valuable network of heritage professionals.

Find out more & apply by 21 June 👉 https://www.europanostra.org/call-for-candidates-for-the-selection-committees-of-the-awards-apply-by-21-june-2026/

12/06/2026

🎉 An excerpt from the interview given in May on RIK’s morning show “Apo Mera se Mera” by Tzenny Lymberopoulou, Director of the The Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia / Λεβέντειο Δημοτικό Μουσείο Λευκ., and Dr. Nicoletta Demetriou, Director of the Cyprus Music Archive.

During the interview, they discussed the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards, as well as the two Cypriot projects that received awards this year:
🏆 Sector 2: Nicosia – The Green Line Project
🏆 The Cypriot Fiddler (The Cypriot Fiddler)

The two projects stood out among 260 entries and were recognized in the categories of Citizens’ Engagement and Awareness-Raising and Research.

👏✨ We would like to once again extend our warmest congratulations to the team of the Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia and to Dr. Nicoletta Demetriou for this remarkable European recognition and for their outstanding work in promoting and preserving Cyprus’ cultural heritage.

📢 And now, the spotlight could be on you!

Applications for the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards 2027 are now open.

🗓️ Application deadline: 7 September 2026.
🔗 Find more information via the link: https://www.europeanheritageawards.eu/apply/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGn9Y7yFUL_b-qxsczTe5L5yBw7YXbJdRac8pXDGv4Z_-mlZ8ClIScOKgfoylI_aem_BD2tRTjkGwC1NraZDcPgYw

10/06/2026

📅12 Ιουνίου 2026/ ⏰15:00-17.00 CEST (16:00-18.00 ώρα Ελλάδας)

🔸Με ιδιαίτερη χαρά, το Europa Nostra Heritage Hub in Athens σας προσκαλεί στη δεύτερη περιφερειακή μας διαδικτυακή συνάντηση με θέμα:

🏦«Καλές πρακτικές και προκλήσεις του τουρισμού στα ιστορικά αστικά κέντρα»

🔸Η συνάντηση υλοποιείται στο πλαίσιο της σειράς περιφερειακών διαδικτυακών συναντήσεων για τον υπερτουρισμό που διοργανώνει το Europa Nostra Heritage Hub in Athens, το οποίο λειτουργεί ως μέρος του European Heritage Hub — μιας ευρωπαϊκής πρωτοβουλίας που συγχρηματοδοτείται από την Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση και συντονίζεται από την Europa Nostra και τους εταίρους της.

🔸Η δεύτερη αυτή συνάντηση θα εστιάσει στις προκλήσεις και τις καλές πρακτικές διαχείρισης του τουρισμού σε ιστορικά αστικά κέντρα, με έμφαση στον υπερτουρισμό, την τουριστικοποίηση, την προστασία της πολιτιστικής κληρονομιάς και την ποιότητα ζωής των κατοίκων.

🔸Τα συμπεράσματα της σειράς αυτών των συναντήσεων θα συμβάλουν στη διαμόρφωση μιας μελέτης πολιτικής στο πλαίσιο του European Heritage Hub.

👉Αναλυτικό πρόγραμμα και φόρμα συμμετοχής μπορείτε να βρείτε εδώ: https://athenshub.org/good-practices-and-challenges-of-tourism-in-historic-urban-centres/

09/06/2026

⏳ Final call to register for the Hub’s Satellite Event!
Register via the link! 👉 https://www.europeanheritagehub.eu/new-european-bauhaus.../

⏳ Final call to register for the Hub’s Satellite Event!
Beyond discussion, this event aims to deliver concrete outcomes, including:

✳️ Key recommendations for policy coherence between climate action, housing affordability and the safeguarding of cultural heritage
✳️ A reaction to the New European Bauhaus Communication published in December 2025

🗓️ 11 June, 10:00-13:00 CEST
👤 In-person & via livestream

Register! 👉 https://www.europeanheritagehub.eu/new-european-bauhaus-festival-satellite-event-on-cultural-heritage-as-a-driver-for-energy-efficient-and-inclusive-renovation-2026/

05/06/2026

MODERN NICOSIA EXHIBITION
Many congratulations are deserved by everyone who worked tirelessly to bring this beautiful result to life 👏 Endless hours, dedication, and hard work were invested into this project, and the final outcome truly made everyone proud.
This exhibition stands as proof that cultural heritage not only unites communities, but also encourages them to think, collaborate, and move forward collectively 🌍🤝
The exhibition is being held within the framework of the EU-funded European Heritage Hub.

Special credits to the team ✨
Project Coordinators:
• Natalie Neophytou
• Özlem Ünsal

Authors and Research Team:
• Ceren Kürüm
• Emilia Siandou
• Fatmagül Öğe
• Gizem Caner
• Panayiota Pyla
• Savia Palate

Photography:
•İnanç Tekgüç

Graphic Design Team:
•Angeliki Koutsodimitropoulou
•Elif Çak

04/06/2026

Such a well-spent day 🌿

04/06/2026

✨ As part of our Hub's activities, the Modern Nicosia exhibition will be hosted outside the CYENS Centre of Excellence until Tuesday 09/06. 🏛️

🌍 Don’t miss the opportunity to explore a unique exhibition that highlights the legacy of modern architecture on both sides of the divided capital as a shared element of cultural heritage. 👀📸

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Description of our Project and Exhibition:
‘Modern Nicosia’ seeks to highlight the legacy of modern architecture on both sides of the divided capital as a shared component of cultural heritage. The exhibition presents 40 selected buildings from across the city — 20 within and 20 beyond the historic city walls — illustrating how different phases of modern architecture have shaped Nicosia’s urban landscape.Through this selection, the exhibition showcases distinctive local interpretations of modern architecture, while revealing the social, cultural, economic, and political narratives embedded within buildings of diverse functions. It also emphasizes the continuity established by modernist architecture across the city and its contribution to Nicosia’s urban identity. By raising awareness of this significant yet often overlooked legacy, the exhibition aims to encourage the preservation and protection of Nicosia’s shared architectural heritage.
✍️ Description written by the activity coordinator Ozlem Unsal