The New Zealand Government has announced that work on the National War Memorial Park “is progressing well and is on target for the opening to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings on 25 April 2015”.
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British MPs debate First World War Centenary commemoration plans
The BBC’s Democracy Live has recorded a debate amongst British Members of Parliament about plans to commemorate the Centenary of the First World War in the UK.
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World War I American Veterans Centennial Commemorative Coin Act enters US House of Representatives
CoinNews.net reports that a bill which aims to mint a commemorative coin to mark Centenary of the First World War, has been introduced in the American House of Representatives.
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Mayor of Sarajevo tells Centenary News “it is important to remind ourselves of the tragic consequences of war and send a message of peace”
The Mayor of Saraejvo, Ivo Komsic, gives an interview to Centenary News on the anniversary of the Archduke’s assassination.
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The transcript of the interview the Mayor of Sarajevo, Ivo Komsic, gave to Centenary News on the 99th anniversary of the Archduke's assassination.
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The transcript of the interview the Mayor of Sarajevo, Ivo Komsic, gave to Centenary News on the 99th anniversary of the Archduke’s assassination.
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British and Irish ministers attend services in France for 97th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme
Services are being held to mark the 97th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, with British and Irish politicians amongst the representatives in France.
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German Ambassador says reopened military cemetery in Belgium is “a place of hope for reconciliation and peace”
The German military cemetery in Hooglede, Belgium – which holds the remains of 8, 247 German First World War soldiers – has been reopened.
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Britain and France sign Letter of Intent for Centenary co-operation to aim for “successful and appropriate” commemorations
Britain and France have signed a Letter of Intent about collaborating on Centenary events.
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UK’s Special Representative for Centenary Commemorations speaks to Centenary News
Centenary News speaks to Dr. Andrew Murrison MP, the British Prime Minster's Special Representative for the Centenary, about plans to work with the French Government for the Centenary.
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