Government Plans – Page 9 – First World War Centenary News Archive

December 20, 2013 CN Editorial Team

State Library of Queensland launches ‘Q Anzac 100: Memories for A New Generation’ Centenary programme

The State Library of Queensland has launched a five year programme of initiatives to commemorate the First World War and Anzac Centenary.

December 20, 2013 CN Editorial Team

State Library of Queensland launches ‘Q Anzac 100: Memories for A New Generation’

The State Library of Queensland in Australia has launched a five year programme of initiatives to commemorate the First World War and Anzac Centenary.

December 21, 2013 CN Editorial Team

German War Graves Commission plans youth exchange programme with Italy for Centenary

The German War Graves Commission is planning a “youth exchange” programme for Germans and Italians, focusing on Germany’s largest First World War PoW camp.

December 25, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Italian Senate passes Stability Law: Centenary funding confirmed

The Italian Senate has passed the country’s Stability Law, setting out the country’s budget for 2014.

January 3, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Emilia-Romagna region of Italy prepares to commemorate First World War Centenary

A bill submitted at the end of 2013 seeks to “raise awareness & disseminate information about the events, people & places of memory associated with the First World War” in the Emilia-Romagna region.

January 5, 2014 CN Editorial Team

‘Martyrs’ Memorial March’: Turks commemorate Battle of Sarikamish

Thousands of Turks are taking part in a march which commemorates the First World War Battle of Sarikamish.

January 9, 2014 CN Editorial Team

British Government accused of “whitewash” in favouring Centenary commemorations for “New Commonwealth” over Australia

Australia’s The Daily Telegraph states the UK Government may “downplay” the role of Australian forces during the First World War.

January 19, 2014 CN Editorial Team

French and German Presidents to mark Centenary in Alsace on August 3 2014

Centenary News learns that Germany’s President, Joachim Gauck, will join French President François Hollande in Alsace to mark the Centenary of the start of the First World War.

January 20, 2014 CN Editorial Team

1914 – The Middle of Europe: The Rhineland and the First World War

1914 – Mitten in Europa: Das Rheinland und der Erste Weltkrieg has been established by the Rhineland Regional Council (LVR) to mark the Centenary of the First World War in the region.

January 20, 2014 CN Editorial Team

1914 – The Middle of Europe: The Rhineland and the First World War

1914 – Mitten in Europa: Das Rheinland und der Erste Weltkrieghas been established by the Rhineland Regional Council (LVR) to mark the Centenary of the First World War in the region.