Following the discovery of the remains of two Austro-Hungarian soldiers from the First World War in September 2012, a remembrance and burial service will take place.
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First World War Italian soldier’s diary extracts to illuminate historic military trail
Il Giornale Vicenza reports that extracts from the diary of Captain Picone will illuminate a First World War military path he helped to construct.
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Details of official British First World War Centenary plans begin to emerge
The Telegraph publishes details of UK Centenary plans, ahead of an official announcement tomorrow, which Centenary News will be reporting from.
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Director of the Australian War Memorial urges Australians to utilise Centenary exhibitions in Canberra
The Canberra Times reports that the Director of the Australian War Memorial, Brendan Nelson, has called on Australians to utilise the Centenary exhibitions which will be on display in Canberra.
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Belgium launches official First World War Centenary website
Belgium launches the its official First World War Centenary website which provides details about commemoration plans and further information.
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British newspaper websites ‘The Independent’ and ‘The Telegraph’ highlight minister’s argument that the Centenary should not become an “anti-German festival”
UK newspapers highlight the Communities Secretary’s comment that the Centenary should not be an “anti-German, anti-Turkish festival”.
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British Government announces four year First World War Centenary programme
The British Government has announced its plans to mark the Centenary of the First World War.
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UK Government announces battlefield visits for schoolchildren to mark First World War Centenary
Further details have been released about plans to provide “student ambassadors” from schools in England and Wales the opportunity to visit First World War battlefields to mark the Centenary.
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British ministers talk about their plans for the Centenary
Centenary News’ Peter Alhadeff attended this morning’s press conference organised by the British Government and has compiled this report.
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Sri Lanka will not be barred from attending Commonwealth Centenary service in Glasgow amid human rights abuse allegations
Herald Scotland reports Sri Lanka will not be banned from a First World War Centenary service for Commonwealth leaders in 2014.
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