Centenary News provides an overview of what we know about Centenary plans in Belgium, Britain, France, Germany, Russia, as well as Sarajevo.
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Tag: Belgium
Restoration of headstones in Flanders, Belgium, in preparation for the First World War Centenary
An article in Flanders Today reports on efforts underway to restore headstones of First World War soldiers in the area.
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Centenary restoration in Belgium stalls due to funding concerns
L’avenir reports that efforts to rebuild a monument at the Cimetière de Foqueux have been halted due to the Wallonian government’s inability to fund the project.
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Brussels is dedicating 4.4 million euro to commemorating the centenary
Télé Bruxelles reports that Brussels is dedicating over 4 million euro to commemorating the centenary of the First World War during the period 2014-2018.
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RTBF says that “Mons will be at the centre of the centenary commemorations”
RTBF Culture reports that Mons will be at the centre of events planned in the Hainaut region for the centenary period from 2014.
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London to Ypres trek to mark the Centenary of the outbreak of the First World War
The Royal Star & Garter Homes is organising a five day trek from London to Ypres to mark the Centenary of the outbreak of the First World War.
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Centenary News reports on how Mons intends to commemorate the First World War
Centenary News reports on how the Belgian city of Mons intends to commemorate its role at the beginning and the end of the First World War.
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Centenary News reports on how Mons intends to commemorate the First World War
Centenary News reports on how the Belgian city of Mons intends to commemorate its role at the beginning and the end of the First World War.
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Congolese President Kabila invited to Belgium to mark First World War Centenary
Camer reports that the Belgian Government has invited the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Joseph Kabila, to attend First World War Centenary commemorations in Belgium.
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Professor Sir Hew Strachan addresses Belgo-British Conference about First World War Centenary
The annual Belgo-British Conference, this year entitled “History and Reconciliation: Engaging a New Generation”, considers the First World War Centenary amongst a wide range of topics.
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