Italy – Page 2 – First World War Centenary News Archive

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 29, 2014 CN Editorial Team

First World War European Tourism Fair, Italy, 2014

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.

March 10, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Italian regional president calls for commemoration of Austro-Hungarian soldiers

The President of the Italian Region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, Deborah Serrachiani, has called for soldiers who fought for Austria-Hungary – who came from what is now Italian territory – to be commemorated.

May 23, 2014 CN Editorial Team

First World War European Tourism Fair, Italy

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.

End Date: 25 May 2014

June 5, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Trentino 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.

Author: Mike Swain

June 5, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Trentino 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.

June 10, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Pope 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.

July 27, 2014 CN Editorial Team

July 27: Italy launches global music event to remember Europe’s last hours of peace on this day in 1914

Music remembering the last day of peace in Europe in 1914 will be performed around the world today (July 27th 2014) as part of the Italian Government’s First World War commemorative programme.

July 28, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Pope Francis makes Centenary plea for peace

Pope Francis has marked the Centenary of the First World War with an appeal for peace in current conflicts.

September 16, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Pope Francis delivers Centenary warning against a new world war

Pope Francis has used a First World War Centenary pilgrimage to warn of the dangers of a third global conflict.