A First World War 'Tourism Fair' will take place in Gorizia, northern Italy, where tourism sites and locations associated with the conflict will be able to promote their plans to mark the Centenary.
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Young New Zealanders chosen for Paris First World War Centenary parade
Four young New Zealanders have been chosen to represent their country at the Bastille Day Parade in Paris which will launch France’s commemorations for the First World War Centenary in 2014.
Continue readingTrentino remembers La Guerra Bianca as it prepares for the Centenary
Mike Swain reports on plans underway in Trentino, northern Italy, to mark the 'White War', which saw thousands of Austro-Hungarian and Italian troops engage in the mountains.
Continue readingTrentino remembers La Guerra Bianca as it prepares for the Centenary
Mike Swain reports on plans underway in Trentino, northern Italy, to mark the ‘White War’, which saw thousands of Austro-Hungarian and Italian troops engage in the mountains.
Continue readingLeading European archives to discuss their First World War exhibitions
First World War exhibitions commissioned from the archives of leading European libraries will be discussed at a public event hosted by the Institut Français in London on 19th June 2014.
Continue readingPope Francis announces First World War Centenary pilgrimage
Pope Francis is to mark the Centenary of the First World War with a pilgrimage in September 2014 to pray for the victims of all wars.
Continue readingFirst World War Centenary to be marked in Scotland with service at Edinburgh Castle
A drumhead service will be held at Edinburgh Castle to mark the Centenary of the First World War in Scotland.
Continue readingHuge international history festival takes place in Moscow
The fourth annual Times and Epochs international historical festival has been held in the Russian capital, with ‘1914-2014’ as the theme.
Continue readingBattle of Mons Centenary to be marked with day of commemorations on August 23 2014
The Belgian town of Mons has announced more details of commemorations to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Mons in August 2014.
Continue readingHelp for Heroes 4×4 European rally to mark First World War Centenary
Help for Heroes has organised a 4×4 European rally to mark the Centenary of the First World War and the 70th anniversary of D-Day.
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