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March 11, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Scottish Government selects panel for Centenary commemorations

The Scottish Government has appointed a twelve person panel which will support Scotland’s commemorations programme to mark the Centenary of the First World War.

March 13, 2013 CN Editorial Team

New Zealand’s official First World War Centenary programme appoints director

New Zealand WW100, New Zealand’s official First World War Centenary programme, has appointed Andrew Matheson as its director.

March 15, 2013 CN Editorial Team

UK’s Special Representative for the Centenary tells conference of Government’s commemoration plans

The UK Government’s Special Representative for the Centenary Dr Andrew Murrison tells conference that the British Government has “real commitment” to the commemorations.

March 15, 2013 CN Editorial Team

UK’s Special Representative for the Centenary highlights commemoration plans

The UK Government's Special Representative for the Centenaryhas told a conference that the British Government has "real commitment" to the commemorations.

March 21, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Flemish Government plans to develop remembrance gardens in several countries

Le Vif reports that the Minister-President of Flanders has asserted that the Flemish Government will develop “remembrance gardens” for the Centenary of the First World War in several countries.

April 3, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Anzac Advisory Council established in New South Wales, Australia

An Anzac Advisory Council has been established in the Australian state of New South Wales.

April 18, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Italian Government reveals official Centenary logo

The Italian Government has revealed the official Centenary logo which will be used to commemorate the conflict in Italy.

April 19, 2013 CN Editorial Team

British Culture Secretary stresses the importance of marking the “entirety” of the First World War during Centenary

The British Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Maria Miller, highlights that Britain must mark the “entirety” of the First World War during the Centenary, not just the conflict’s end.

April 19, 2013 CN Editorial Team

First World War Centenary: Celebration or Commemoration?

A debate over the nature of the Centenary saw different perspectives came out during interviews carried out at the Great War Centenary Conference – held on Thursday 14th March 2013 at Wellington College.

April 22, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Australian Anzac Centenary Board suggestions lead to additional $25 million funding for Anzac Centenary

Australia’s Prime Minister and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister on the Centenary have announced recommendations made by the Anzac Centenary Board will be supported by an extra $25 million of funding.