7 Most Endangered Programme
Experts gather to examine deteriorated Greek Orphanage on Istanbul island
A group of experts, including engineers, city planners, art historians and topographers, from various parts of the world has gathered for the restoration of the Prinkipo Greek Orthodox Orphanage, which is considered the largest wooden building in Europe.
Tombstones found in Hasankeyf 'unique'
Tombstones with inverted triangle ornaments that have been found in the historical Hasankeyf district of the southeastern province of Batman are believed to be unique to the district.
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Hasankeyf Castle undergoing excavations
Historical artifacts have been unearthed during archaeological excavations carried out in the castle of the one of the oldest settlements in the world, the historical Hasankeyf district of the southeastern province of Batman.
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Iconic orphanage set for restoration
An event at Istanbul's historic Büyükada Greek Orthodox Orphanage, which has been closed since 1964, called for cooperation to launch a massive restoration project for the iconic building.
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Restoration of historic Greek orphanage needs ‘big budget’
Described as Europe's largest wooden building, the Prinkipo Greek Orphanage in Büyükada, the largest of Istanbul's nine Princes' Islands, will be saved from a possible collapse with a planned but expensive restoration work.
The historic structure will require some 20 million euros for restoration, according to experts, who completed surveying the building following long delays.
Bulgarian Socialist Party Marked Its 130th Anniversary
Thousands of Socialists took part in the traditional gathering of the Left here on Saturday to mark the 130th anniversary of the organized Socialist movement in Bulgaria. A week ahead of the snap parliamentary elections, the top-of-the-list MP candidates of BSP for Bulgaria and representatives of its coalition partners gathered on Mounm Buzludzha.
Never Forget Your Past! New Life for Buzludzha Monument - Bulgaria
A building full of contrasts. With traces of Socialism and the Transition. A monument that from a sacred place becomes rejected and contradictory. A place with the potential to provoke people to ask questions and where there will be a new life.
Albanian Activists Commemorate Anniversary of Theatre’s Demolition
Activists and civil society groups gathered on Monday at the square of the National Theatre in Tirana to commemorate the controversial demolition of the building a year before, announcing another protest at 6pm.
The Organization of Placido Domingo with a Plan to Save the Monument of Buzludzha
Europa Nostra, the leading heritage organisation in Europe, and the European Investment Bank Institute published today a technical and financial report comprising an action plan to preserve and develop the Buzludzha Monument in Bulgaria. The building was listed among the 7 Most Endangered heritage sites in Europe in 2018, following a nomination made by the Buzludzha Project Foundation.
Balkan Sites Feature Among Europe's Endangered Heritage
An Albanian archaeological site and post-Byzantine churches, Bulgaria's UFO-like communist monument and an abandoned casino in the Romanian city of Constanta have been selected among the 12 finalists for the pan-European "7 Most Endangered Programme 2018".