An article in The Guardian argues that the British Government "seems intent on avoiding any serious debate about the war and its causes" with its Centenary plans.
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Germany calls for Britain to avoid “celebratory” tone for Centenary
The Telegraph reports that Norman Walter, of Germany’s London Embassy, has called for Britain to avoid a “celebratory” tone for the Centenary.
Continue readingGermany denies reports it called for Britain to avoid a “celebratory” tone for the Centenary
Spiegel Online reports that the German Foreign Ministry has denied reports in the British press that it attempted to influence the tone of Britain’s Centenary plans.
Continue readingSerbia’s Prime Minister warns against the “revision of history” during First World War Centenary
InSerbia News reports that Serbia’s PM, Ivica Dacic, has warned against attempts to “blame” Serbia for the outbreak of the First World War, in a speech on the 99th anniversary of the Battle of the Cer.
Continue readingUK plans to honour Victoria Cross recipients for the Centenary sees soldier excluded due to “loophole”
The BBC reports that British plans to honour VC recipients during the Centenary, announced in early August 2013, will see those born overseas, but who later lived in the UK, excluded.
Continue reading‘No Glory in War 1914-1918’ campaign launch video released
The No Glory in War 1914-1918 campaign group has released a video of its launch on the 22nd May 2013.
Continue reading‘No Glory in War 1914-1918’ campaign launch video
The Stop the War Coalition has uploaded a video to its YouTube page of the launch of the No Glory in War 1914-1918 campaign, which criticises the nature UK Centenary plans.
Continue readingScheme to plant millions of poppies across the UK fails in bid for Heritage Lottery Fund support
The Telegraph reports that a scheme to plant poppies across Britain to mark the Centenary of the First World War – endorsed by the Prime Minister – has failed in its funding application.
Continue readingHeritage Lottery Fund issues statement over 2014 Real Poppy Campaign’s failed bid for funding
The Heritage Lottery Fund has issued a statement following the failure of the 2014 Real Poppy Campaign’s application for financial support to plant millions of poppies in time for the Centenary.
Continue readingRestoration of Scottish Highland First World War memorials may not be complete in time for Centenary
Highland News reports that a local authority in Scotland – the Highland Council – may reverse plans for First World War memorials to be restored in time for the Centenary of the outbreak of the conflict.
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