Europa Nostra awards Maestro Plácido Domingo its highest honour for championing Europe’s cultural heritage

Europa Nostra – the leading European heritage civil society organisation – granted its Medal of Honour to Plácido Domingo, world-renowned opera singer and conductor, who presided over Europa Nostra for a decade (2010-2020). This recognition honours both his exceptional service at the helm of the organisation and his immense dedication to promoting Europe’s cultural heritage. …

The “Routes of the Olive Tree” at the Heart of a European Meeting on Cultural Heritage and New Narratives of Place

(Kalamata, Greece 26–27 August 2026) From the roots of tradition to new narratives for the future, the “Routes of the Olive Tree” continue to build cultural bridges across the Mediterranean and Europe. The Cultural Foundation “Routes of the Olive Tree” welcomed to Kalamata a group of 11 graduates of the Cultural Project Management programme of …

The Event Montevergine Incontra 2026 (Italy), under the Patronage of the Cultural Foundation “Routes of the Olive Tree”

The cultural foundation “Routes of the Olive Tree” is pleased to announce the organization of the event held under its patronage, “Montevergine Incontra. A Tavola con le Religioni: Regole e Valori del Cibo”, which will take place at the Benedictine Abbey of Loreto in Mercogliano on April 18 and 19, 2026. The first day (April …

“Kalamata walks the paths of its industrial heritage: Impressive public turnout for the new cultural trail initiative”

With particularly high attendance and keen interest, the evening event titled “Walking Through the Industrial Cultural Heritage of My Hometown” took place on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Kalamata. The event, co-organized by the Foundation “Routes of the Olive tree” and the Kalamata Center for Environmental Education and Sustainability, drew a large crowd of citizens, …